Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Institute of Measurement Science, Slovak Academy of Sciences
Offer Description
Call for Prospective IMPULZ Applicants
The Institute of Measurement Science of the Slovak Academy of Sciences is open to cooperation with strong and promising researchers who plan to apply independently to the IMPULZ Programme, the Slovak Academy of Sciences’ flagship funding initiative for excellent research and scientific leadership (https://impulz.sav.sk/en).
We welcome candidates whose research vision aligns with the Institute’s scientific profile, including measurement science, metrology, applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, biomedical engineering, signal processing, EEG and ECG analysis, brain–computer interfaces, sensor systems, X-ray microtomography, magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy, data analysis, modelling, machine learning, and related interdisciplinary fields.
Further information about the Institute’s research profile is available at https://um.sav.sk.
About the IMPULZ Programme
The programme is open to internationally recognised scientists and promising early-career researchers across all disciplines. It offers an opportunity to establish an independent research team, pursue original scientific ideas, and develop innovative research directions with international relevance and impact.
The programme offers:
- annual funding of up to EUR 160,000;
- project duration of up to five years;
- support for frontier research and research-team development;
- greater research independence and autonomy;
- support for preparing an ERC grant application;
- opportunities to contribute to the internationalisation and competitiveness of Slovak science within the European Research Area.
Where to apply
E-mail: umersekr@savba.sk
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Biomedical engineering - Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Research Field: Mathematics » Applied mathematics - Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Research Field: Computer science » Modelling tools - Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Candidates should have:
- a PhD or equivalent qualification;
- a strong research record and publication potential;
- an original and well-developed research vision;
- the ability to prepare the IMPULZ proposal independently;
- the potential to establish and lead their own research team;
- a good command of English.
This call is intended for researchers who already have a clear project concept and are able to manage the application process with a high degree of independence.
The Institute may provide limited cooperation in assessing the scientific fit of the proposed project and, where appropriate, in providing the necessary host-institution documentation. Potential hosting would be considered only for successful applicants and would remain subject to mutual agreement and institutional approval.
Specific Requirements
Candidates whose scientific profile and proposal are considered a strong fit with the Institute will be contacted for further discussion.
Languages: ENGLISH - Level: Good
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Applications must satisfy the selection criteria set out in the IMPULZ Programme Statute. These criteria include the following requirements:
- The applicant must hold a PhD or equivalent degree at the time of application submission.
- The applicant must demonstrate relevant international research experience.
- The applicant must demonstrate scientific productivity and international recognition within their specific field.
- In the case of early-career researchers, the applicant must demonstrate scientific independence from their dissertation supervisor.
- The applicant must demonstrate the ability to lead the proposed research team and to secure competitive funding on a long-term basis.
Selection process
Applications must be submitted electronically through the IMPULZ application system:
https://impulz.sav.sk/en/user/login
Application Documents
Interested candidates should send the following documents to umersekr@savba.sk:
- CV;
- publication list;
- brief description of the proposed project and research vision;
- short explanation of the project’s relevance to the Institute of Measurement Science.
Candidates whose scientific profile and proposal are considered a strong fit with the Institute will be contacted for further discussion.
Additional comments
Programme information and application guidelines:
Website for additional job details: https://impulz.sav.sk/en
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Institute of Measurement Science SAS
Country: Slovakia
City: Bratislava
Postal Code: 84104
Street: Dúbravská cesta 9
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Contact
City: Bratislava
Website: https://www.um.sav.sk/en; https://impulz.sav.sk/en
Street: Dúbravská cesta, 9
Postal Code: 84104
E-Mail: umersekr@savba.sk
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