Offer Description
UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA (Registration No. [contact details available in the full listing]), Faculty of Humanities, invites applications for one part-time Leading Researcher position in Sociology and Social Work, with specialization in Social Anthropology.
The position is intended to strengthen research in social anthropology, particularly biographical and life-story research and research on exile and new migration. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality research, research project development and implementation, supervision and consultation of students, academic cooperation, and the dissemination of research results.
Main responsibilities:
- conduct research in social anthropology, with a focus on biographical/life-story research and research on exile and new migration;
- during a six-year period, publish one peer-reviewed scientific monograph and two articles in Q1 or Q2 journals, indicating affiliation with the University of Latvia;
- present four papers at international scientific conferences in Latvia and abroad;
- participate in and/or lead at least one international or Latvian research project funded from sources outside the University of Latvia;
- prepare and submit at least two research project proposals aimed at attracting external funding;
- obtain and maintain expert status with the Latvian Council of Science;
- review and discuss scientific works and publications, and provide consultations and expert opinions within the candidate's field of competence, as required;
- supervise and consult final theses and other student research work, as required;
- supervise, consult on, and review doctoral theses, as required;
- involve at least two students per year in ongoing research projects;
- lead one research and development project;
- lead or participate in the organising committees of international or national conferences and seminars on three occasions during the six-year period;
- participate in editorial boards of scientific publications, as required;
- disseminate research results to the wider public and participate in science communication activities at least once per year;
- participate in student recruitment activities at least once per year;
- regularly coordinate research and academic cooperation with universities in Latvia and abroad and collaborate with researchers and research institutions in Latvia and internationally;
- teaching responsibilities within the thematic field of education "Humanities and Arts", in the study field "Philosophy and Ethics", and/or within the thematic field "Social Sciences, Business and Law", in the study field "Sociology and Cultural Studies".
Main qualification requirements:
- qualifications and research experience appropriate for a Leading Researcher (R4) position in Sociology and Social Work / Social Anthropology;
- demonstrated expertise in biographical and life-story research and in research on exile and new migration;
- ability to conduct independent research, publish internationally, develop research proposals, attract external research funding, and lead research and development projects;
- Latvian language proficiency at C2 level;
- English language proficiency at C1 level;
- German language proficiency at B1 level.
Additional requirements:
- a strong publication record relevant to the field, including the capacity to meet the publication targets specified for the six-year appointment period;
- experience in national and/or international research projects and in preparing competitive externally funded project proposals;
- ability to supervise and involve students in research and to contribute to academic and research cooperation in Latvia and internationally.
Documents to be submitted:
- application to the Rector of the University of Latvia;
- CV;
- self-declaration;
- copy of educational documents.
We offer:
- gross monthly salary: from 1750.00 EUR;
- health insurance and social guarantees;
- 56 paid vacation days (8 weeks) annually, with the potential up to 10 additional paid vacation days;
- a part-time Leading Researcher position at the University of Latvia, Faculty of Humanities;
- opportunities to conduct and develop research in social anthropology and to participate in national and international research projects;
- opportunities for research collaboration with universities, researchers and research institutions in Latvia and abroad;
- an academic environment supporting research, student involvement, knowledge exchange and public engagement;
- workload, contract term and starting date in accordance with the conditions specified for the vacancy.
Applications must be submitted electronically through the website www.lu.lv/en/about-us/vacancies/ by 16 of October 2026.
To learn more, please contact UL by writing to pd.vakances@lu.lv.
The University of Latvia is the largest comprehensive university in Latvia with a prominent standing both in the development of the entire education system and in the overall growth of the country's economy. UL is a modern center of academic and professional studies, which, along with research in natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, technical sciences, and medicine provides opportunities to acquire various types and levels of higher education to the residents of Latvia and other countries.
Requirements
Research Field: Sociology
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Languages: LATVIAN — Level: Mother Tongue
- Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Excellent
- Languages: GERMAN — Level: Good
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Faculty of Humanities
Country: Latvia
Contact
City: Riga
Website: https://www.lu.lv/en/
Street: Raiņa bulvāris 19
Postal Code: LV-1586
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