Job Information
Organisation/Company: Estonian University of Life Sciences
Department: Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Chair of Food Science and Technology
Research Field: Biological sciences » Nutritional sciences; Biological sciences » Biological engineering; Biological sciences » Laboratory animal science
Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4)
Positions: Other Positions
Application Deadline: 15 Sep 2026 - 23:23 (Europe/Tallinn)
Country: Estonia
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2026
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
Main duties and job responsibilities
- Chair Professor has both academic and administrative duties concurrently.
- Lead R&D activity of the chair of Food Science and Technology, incl. particular disciplines such as: food chemistry, physics, and microbiology, food processing technologies and basic processes, food (by-)products valorisation technologies, product development, sensory assessment, food quality, quality management
- Conduct and direct R&D work of the chair to ensure the level and development of the field
- Successfully initiate and lead research projects
- Conduct, organize and develop studies related to the area for both bachelor's and master's degree students, both in Estonian and English
- Organizing doctoral studies and ensure the development of young academic staff
- Create a motivating and intellectually stimulating environment for the chair
- Actively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders, professional associations, governmental and private enterprises, and general public in the sector of food production
- Perform the tasks specified in the Professor's job description in their field
Where to apply
E-mail: konkurss@emu.ee
Requirements
Research Field: Biological sciences » Nutritional sciences; Biological sciences » Biological engineering; Biological sciences » Laboratory animal science
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Required qualifications
Doctoral degree or equivalent in food science, biotechnology or animal science
Required experience
- Scientific and administrative (including financial management) competence, cooperation and very good communication skills necessary for managing research and development and educational activities
- International experience, i.e., a postdoctoral fellowship or a continuing education programme abroad or an academic position abroad
- At least 5-years’ work experience as the leader of a research group, expert in their field
- At least 5-years’ teaching experience at the university, incl. supervising MSc & PhD students
- Substantial experience in successful application and implementation of international research, educational and/or applied projects
Language requirements
- Fluent command of English, both spoken and written
- Proficiency in Estonian at the B2 level. An employee who has been employed on the basis of an employment contract for an indefinite period and does not speak Estonian, shall acquire Estonian language proficiency at the B1 level (Council of Europe language proficiency system) within three years, and at the B2 level within five years.
Languages: ENGLISH - Excellent; ESTONIAN - Good
Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
Additional Information
Selection process
To participate in the competition, candidates are required to submit the following documents by e-mail to konkurss@emu.ee by September 15, 2025:
- an application to the Rector;
- a copy of the document certifying education and/or academic degree;
- CV (curriculum vitae) and a structured list of scientific publications of recent ten years, in the Estonian Research Information System (ETIS) standard format (up to ten significant publications from the earlier period may be included at will); information on academic work and in-service training done within five recent years shall be enclosed with the CV;
- the candidate for the position of Professor shall submit motivation letter reflecting the candidate’s vision about the development of this specific research field and related international cooperation in the university, and the measures that the candidate is going to take for increasing the level of research and teaching in the field (max 1500 words);
- Researcher ID / ORCID / Google Scholar reference;
- other relevant materials at the discretion of the applicant.
Application documents shall be submitted in Estonian or in English. The candidate for the position of a professor shall submit the application documents in Estonian and English. As an exception, application documents may be submitted in English only, if Estonian is not expected from the position holder. The documents shall be submitted in the written form by e-mail to konkurss@emu.ee.
In case the applicant has obtained higher education in a foreign country, the University will ask for an assessment from the academic recognition information centre (Estonian ENIC/NARIC Centre) on the conformity of the qualification of the applicant to the qualifications required in the position.
For candidates who apply for the position of Professor for the first time it is mandatory to present a public lecture (venia legendi), in case they have not done it earlier.
The Estonian University of Life Sciences values diversity and encourages applications from individuals regardless of their gender or sexual identity, ethnic or religious background, age, or disability.
Further information: HR Chief Specialist, e-mail konkurss@emu.ee.
Additional comments
Further information
Toomas Tiirats
Director of Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences
toomas.tiirats@emu.ee
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