Job Information
Organisation/Company: Tallinn University of Technology
Department: Department of Software Science
Research Field: Computer science » Other
Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3)
Positions: Other Positions
Application Deadline: 1 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)
Country: Estonia
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
The TalTech Department of Software Science invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the position is to conduct high-level research and teaching in the fields of privacy-preserving and distributed machine learning technologies and related fields of artificial intelligence and computer science. The candidate is expected to supervise undergraduate and master's students in their field and to collaborate within the department, school, and university.
Main responsibilities:
- Research and development activities in the field including administration of the activities, as well as management of research and development projects;
- Developing cooperation with other research and development institutions, the public sector, and companies;
- Organizing the development of facilities and equipment necessary for research and development activities in the field;
- Balanced teaching, research, and development activities in the field in accordance with the Regulation on Academic Career Management;
- Supervising doctoral, master's, and bachelor's students in conducting independent research;
- Publishing research and development results; working as an expert in the field;
- Delivering teaching (at bachelor's, focused master's, and doctoral levels) and contributing to teaching and learning development in the field using modern methodological and educational technology approaches;
- Organizing academic teaching and curriculum development and being responsible for its quality in the field;
- Expected research and development directions: privacy-preserving and distributed machine learning technologies, including health and remote sensing applications; implementation of statistical machine learning and artificial intelligence methods in collaboration with other university units and private and public sector partners. Activities include basic and applied research, development of prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions at various technology readiness levels (TRL), as well as participation and management in consortium projects with both research and industrial partners.
Additional tasks: participation in national and international professional decision-making bodies and committees; contribution to scientific journal editorial boards, reviewing scientific articles; popularizing one's field and research area; coordination of professional continuing education.
The Assistant Professor position is fixed-term, up to eight years from the start date. The workload is 1.0 and the position will be filled by 01.01.2027.
The position is located in the Machine Learning Research Group. The Machine Learning Research Group is working on supporting assessment-based diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases, cognitive abnormalities, and fatigue.
Additional information: Marko Kääramees, Director of the Department of Software Science, email marko.kaaramees@taltech.ee
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPLYING
To apply, please send the following documents (in English) via the application link by 01.09.2026 (application deadline):
- Motivation letter;
- Copies of documents proving relevant education for the position;
- CV with a list of publications and contact details of at least two referees;
- Academic portfolio, including a motivated self-assessment of meeting the requirements for the assistant professor position as specified in Annex 3 "Academic Evaluation Matrix" of the Regulation on Academic Career Management (only for university employees), or a free-form assessment of previous academic activities and competencies required for the position, including an overview of the candidate's previous research and teaching activities (only for external candidates);
- Vision and action plan for the future position (up to 1500 words);
- Other relevant documents at the candidate's discretion.
For additional information about the required documents and recruitment process, please contact konkurss@taltech.ee.
Where to apply
Requirements
Research Field: Computer science
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Specific Requirements
Required:
- Doctoral degree in a research area related to the field; no more than 10 years* have passed since the defense of the doctoral degree as of the expected start date;
- Research experience at a foreign university or research institution in the field of privacy-preserving and distributed machine learning technologies;
- Previous successful experience in obtaining project funding and managing and implementing projects;
- Has published scientific publications equivalent to two doctoral theses and referability is characterized by a technical sciences h-index ≥ 6;
- Participation in scientific or other organizational events or professional activity in social media;
- Participation in activities of professional or scientific organizations and networks, participation in internal working groups, and serving on defense committees at other universities, participation in international conference committees;
- Previous university teaching experience and teaching experience at a foreign university are desirable.
* If the candidate has been on parental leave, maternity or paternity leave, or in military or substitute service after obtaining the doctoral degree, the time limit for becoming an assistant professor is extended by the corresponding period.
Language skills: advanced level of English. Estonian language skills are an advantage in order to teach at the bachelor's level (by the end of the first attestation period, Estonian language skills must be at least level B1).
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer:
- A pleasant working environment and a salary commensurate with the tasks;
- Opportunities to develop, take responsibility, and achieve results together with the team;
- University benefits and flexible working hours;
- Sports facilities at the TalTech Sports Hall.
TalTech's green campus in Mustamäe is compact and includes the Tallinn Science Park Tehnopol. We value a low hierarchy, academic freedom, and flexible working arrangements to balance work and family life. The university offers personalized training and development opportunities, employee recognition, sports facilities at the TalTech Sports Hall, and staff events.
Additional comments
The Department of Software Science is a structural unit of the School of Information Technology at Tallinn University of Technology. The department's ambition is to be the leading research center in software science in the Baltic Sea region and a top-level provider of expertise for students, companies, the state, and researchers.
Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) is Estonia's flagship for engineering and IT science and education, offering higher education at all levels in engineering and technical sciences, information technology, economics, natural sciences, and maritime studies. TalTech's mission is to promote science, technology, and innovation and to be the leading provider of engineering and economic education in Estonia.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Tallinn University of Technology
Country: Estonia
State/Province: Other / Non-US
City: Tallinn
Postal Code: 12618
Street: Akadeemia tee 15A, zip code 12618
Contact
State/Province: Other / Non-US
City: Tallinn
Website: https://taltech.ee/en; https://taltech.ee/en/department-of-software-science
Street: Ehitajate tee 5
Postal Code: 19086
E-Mail: konkurss@taltech.ee
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