8 Oct 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: University of Latvia
- Department: Human Resources department
- Research Field: Physics
- Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4)
- Positions: PhD Positions
- Application Deadline: 7 Nov 2026 - 17:00 (Europe/Riga)
- Country: Latvia
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Part-time
- Hours Per Week: 20
- Offer Starting Date: 5 Dec 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA (Registration No. 90000076669), Faculty of Science and Technology, invites applications for 1 Leading Researcher position in the area of physics and astronomy, with specialization in laser physics and spectroscopy.
The position is intended to strengthen Diagnostics of radiation sources and low-temperature plasma, spectroscopic studies in atomic, molecular and ionic systems. The successful candidate will contribute to research and innovation. The position is related to RIS3 Specialization: Smart Materials, Photonics, and Technology.
Work duties and areas of responsibility:
- conduct research and lead projects at the Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy of the UL EZTF in the field of spectroscopic diagnostics of low-temperature plasma and radiation sources;
- perform spectral measurements and modeling of electrodeless light sources, using previously acquired experience in high-resolution spectroscopy optical emission and Zeeman absorption methods and using the developed models for further development of lamps;
- how a project leader should prepare and submit at least 1-2 research project proposals for national grant competitions in Latvia, as well as for international and EU collaboration programs per year with a total requested funding amount of at least 300,001 EUR until the project is successfully funded;
- supervise the scientific work of students, doctoral students or researchers.
Main qualification requirements:
- PhD in Physics;
- at least 10 years of research experience;
- language requirments: Latvian (C1) and English (B2).
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 1530,00 EUR;
- health insurance and social guarantees;
- 56 paid vacation days (8 weeks) annually, with the potential up to 10 additional paid vacation days;
- support for research, teaching, professional development or mobility;
- access to infrastructure, laboratories, databases or research equipment;
- opportunities to participate in national and international projects;
- the starting date of the position can be discussed for convenience.
Applications must be submitted electronically through the website www.lu.lv/en/about-us/vacancies/ by 7 of November 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.
Where to apply
Website: https://www.lu.lv/en/about-us/vacancies/
Requirements
- Research Field: Physics
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Languages: LATVIAN
- Level: Excellent
- Languages: ENGLISH
- Level: Good
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Faculty of Science and Technology
- Country: Latvia
Contact
- City: Riga
- Website: https://www.lu.lv/en/
- Street: Raiņa bulvāris 19
- Postal Code: LV-1586