Academic positions

Current vacancies of academic position from January 1, 2025

 

Estonian University of Life Sciences announces open competition for academic position from January 1, 2025.

Commencement date January 1, 2025; closing date for applications September 15, 2024

 

Institute of Forestry and Engineering

Assistant Professor of Wood Chemistry and Biorefining (tenure track) 1.0

 

Click on the job title to get more detailed information.

 

The positions’ commencement date: January 1, 2025

 

Application documents

To participate in the competition, candidates are required to submit the following documents to the Personnel Department (Fr. R. Kreutzwaldi 1, 51006 Tartu, Estonia) or by e-mail to konkurss@emu.ee by September 15, 2024:

  • 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 and in 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, either on paper to the Personnel Department (Fr. R. Kreutzwaldi 1, 51006 Tartu, Estonia) or as a digitally signed document 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.

Further information: HR Chief Specialist, e-mail konkurss@emu.ee.

 

Useful links

 

Academic Staff Positions in Estonian University of Life Sciences

European Framework for Researcher Careers profiles

 

 

Junior Researcher PhD position in Veterinary Comparative, Regenerative and Translation Biomedicine Research

Proposed Thesis title & description:

Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived Extracellular Vesicles Based Targeted Therapy for Bovine Endometritis

More than 50% of early pregnancy losses happening may be due to various complications with endometrial conditions, pathologies, receptivity, embryo development and foetal development related complications. From endometrial pathological perspectives, both clinical and sub-clinical endometritis have become as key disease impacting cow fertility. A growing method in recent years has been the use of veterinary regenerative medicine approach using adult stem cells and   extracellular vesicles (EV) as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool for many animal diseases. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) have been selected as a key regenerative approach since almost all postnatal tissues, irrespective of the regenerative capacity. Bovine (Bos taurus) MSC-EVs are nano-scale entities carrying various cargoes and are believed to be involved in intercellular communications. Particularly related to the endometritis, different types of isolated EVs have demonstrated potential applications in the modulation of the immune responses in different animal models and in in vitro works. Thus, in this doctoral research work we would expect to explore the use of bovine bone marrow derived MSC-EVs as a therapeutic/prophylactic intervention for endometritis and to improve cow fertility using both advanced in vitro and in vivo research models.

Study period: Four years full time basis (1.00)

Qualification of the candidate:

  • Competition is open for both local and international students who fulfil the basic doctoral school admission requirements stipulated by the Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonia. Please visit the web link for more information:https://www.emu.ee/en/admissions/doctoral-studies/admission-requirements/ 
  • Possession of the first degree plus master’s degree level qualification in human medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, animal science or biological sciences streams.
  • Experience in cell cultures and basic cell & molecular biology techniques.
  • Experience in working with extracellular vesicles (not essential but preferable)
  • Experience in transcriptomics and proteomics work with basic bioinformatics knowledge (not essential but preferable)
  • Experience in publishing research outcomes in conferences and reputed scientific journals (not essential but preferable)
  • Fluency in writing and speaking in English

Research Team: COMBIVET ERA chair and OH-BOOST are EU funded research projects that are being run by a multidisciplinary research team with proven track record on high-quality cutting-edge research on extracellular vesicles based in Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Tartu Estonia. For more information please visit: https://www.combivet.ee/   and https://sites.google.com/view/ohboost/home

What we offer: A four year fully funded tuition free PhD position for ideal candidate with a monthly salary of EUR 1718 (pre-tax) with other fringed benefits attached to junior research fellow position at the EMU and under Estonian government regulations.

For more information:

 Please contact Dr. Suranga Kodithuwakku suranga@emu.ee or Professor Alireza Fazeli  alireza.fazeli@emu.ee

 

 

PhD position in Veterinary Comparative, Regenerative and Translation Biomedicine Research

Proposed Thesis title & description:

Development of Milk Extracellular vesicles for therapeutic applications

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are tiny lipid bilayer membrane vesicles in the range of 50 to 1000 nano-metres. All cells seem to produce EVs and they exist in nearly all bio-fluids. The exact function of EVS in biological systems is not known. They seem responsible for cell-to-cell communication. EVS have also been reported to have different effects from immunomodulatory effects to protection of cells and supporting the cell viability. Milk is a natural biofluid that have been consumed by humans from ancient times. Milk is the only food that has evolved to meet the nutritional needs of newborns, supporting growth and development while also being a significant source of nutrients in adults. There is a considerable interest in milk-derived EVs and their cargoes. Cow milk EVs influence biological functions by regulating biochemical pathways and/or interactions with the host’s gut microbiome. Several researchers have reported the effects of milk EVs on the gut microbiota, in the immune response, in diseases such as cancer, and in other aspects of cell biology. Thus, the main aim of the project is to facilitate development of milk EV based therapeutic applications for treatment of different digestive tract anomalies and diseases. To achieve this goal, we aim to test several hypothesises to further progress cow milk EVs application as a treatment for human digestive tract diseases and anomalies using advanced in vitro experimental work

Study period: Four years full time basis (1.00)

Qualification of the candidate:

  • Competition is open for both local and international students who fulfil the basic doctoral school admission requirements stipulated by the Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonia. Please visit the web link for more information: https://www.emu.ee/en/admissions/doctoral-studies/admission-requirements/    
  • Possession of the first degree plus master’s degree level qualification in human medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, animal science or biological sciences streams.
  • Experience in cell cultures and basic cell & molecular biology techniques.
  • Experience in working with extracellular vesicles (not essential but preferable).
  • Experience in transcriptomics and proteomics work with basic bioinformatics knowledge (not essential but preferable).
  • Experience in publishing research outcomes in conferences and reputed scientific journals (not essential but preferable).
  • Fluency in writing and speaking in English.

Research Team: COMBIVET ERA chair and OH-BOOST are EU funded research projects that are being run by a multidisciplinary research team with proven track record on high-quality cutting-edge research on extracellular vesicles based in Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Tartu Estonia. For more information please visit: https://www.combivet.ee/  and https://sites.google.com/view/ohboost/home

What we offer: A four year fully funded tuition free PhD position for ideal candidate with a monthly salary of EUR 1718 (pre-tax) with other fringed benefits attached to junior research fellow position at the EMU and under Estonian government regulations.

For more information:

 Please contact Professor Alireza Fazeli  alireza.fazeli@emu.ee or Dr. Suranga Kodithuwakku suranga@emu.ee

 

 

 

PhD position in Veterinary Comparative, Regenerative and Translation Biomedicine Research

Proposed Thesis title & description:

Extracellular Vesicles (EV) in Skin Health: Targeted Interventions for Inflammatory Disorders and Burn Wound Healing.

This research explores the therapeutic potential of naturally occuring extracellular vesicles (EVs) encapsulated in hydrogels for treating skin inflammatory disorders and burn wounds. EVs possess immune-regulatory properties and potential for wound healing. Incorporating them into hydrogels offers controlled release and targeted delivery. Additionally, their antibacterial effects against common pathogens are investigated. Conventional treatments for these conditions face limitations such as resistance and adverse effects. By addressing these challenges with EV-loaded hydrogels, this approach provides a dual benefit: alleviating skin disorders and combating secondary infections. Overall, this innovative strategy offers targeted and effective solutions for managing inflammatory skin disorders and burn wounds, potentially improving patient outcomes.

This doctoral research investigate the utilisation of EVs sourced from natural origins, coupled with the integration of advanced microbiological techniques. Employing both 2D and 3D in vitro cell culture models will enable a comprehensive exploration of their therapeutic potential. Additionally, the research will focus on the development of biocompatible hydrogels tailored for optimal delivery of EVs. Through this multifaceted approach, novel therapeutic interventions will be engineered to address the complexities of healing skin inflammatory disorders and burn wounds.

Study period: Four years full time basis (1.00)

Qualification of the candidate:

  • Competition is open for both local and international students who fulfil the basic doctoral school admission requirements stipulated by the Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonia. Please visit the web link for more information: https://www.emu.ee/en/admissions/doctoral-studies/admission-requirements/  .
  • Possession of the first degree plus master’s degree level qualification in human medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, animal science or biological sciences streams.
  • Experience in cell cultures and basic microbiology, cell & molecular biology techniques.
  • Experience in working with extracellular vesicles (not essential but preferable)
  • Experience in transcriptomics and proteomics work with basic bioinformatics knowledge (not essential but preferable)
  • Experience in publishing research outcomes in conferences and reputed scientific journals (not essential but preferable)
  • Fluency in writing and speaking in English

Research Team: COMBIVET ERA chair and OH-BOOST are EU funded research projects that are being run by a multidisciplinary research team with proven track record on high-quality cutting-edge research on extracellular vesicles based in Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Tartu Estonia. For more information please visit: https://www.combivet.ee/   and https://sites.google.com/view/ohboost/home .

The successful candidate will be supervised jointly by Professor Alireza Fazeli  alireza.fazeli@emu.ee, Prof. Külli Kingo kylli.kingo@ut.ee and Dr. Dulmini Nanayakkara Sapuagahawatte Dulmini.sapugahawatte@emu.ee

What we offer: A four year fully funded tuition fee free PhD position for the ideal candidate with a monthly salary of EUR 1718 (pre-tax) with other fringe benefits attached to the junior research fellow position at the EMU and under Estonian government regulations.

Applications:

 Please send a motivation letter with an updated CV to Dr Dulmini N. Sapugahawatte (dulmini.sapugahawatte@emu.ee)

Application deadline: 17th May 2024