Academic vacancies

Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Chair of Economics in Rural Economy

Workload: 0.7

The duties

A lecturer in accounting must conduct teaching and research in the field of economics in accordance with the institutional regulations and requirements (Academic career regulation at the Estonian University of Life Sciences, No 1-28/7 from 27.02.2020). 

The main tasks 

• Teaching and methodological work in the field of accounting
  • Distance learning classes also take place on weekends according to the schedule
• Participation in the research and development activities
• Participating in committees or working groups

Required qualifications

Doctoral or research master’s degree in economics

Required experience

• At least 5 years of previous professional work experience, including international level research, organizing and conducting studies for minimally bachelor level students, and supervising students and employees
• Very good cooperation and communication skills, diverse experience in research communication
• Organizational behavior skills, goal-orientation, ability to analyze and take initiative
• Experience in teaching at a higher education institution, including experience in supervising students
• Previous research and development experience and practical work experience in accounting;
• Good teamwork and communication skills

Language requirements

• Proficiency in Estonian at the C1 level
• Good command of English, both spoken and written

Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Chair of Economics in Rural Economy

Workload: 0.6

The main tasks 

• Teaching and methodological work in the field of marketing and marketing management
  • Distance learning classes also take place on weekends according to the schedule.
• Participation in the research and development activities
• Participating in committees or working groups

Required qualification

Doctoral or research master’s degree

Required qualifications

• Previous research and development experience in marketing or a related field
• Practical work experience in marketing or marketing management
• Experience in teaching at a higher education institution, including experience in supervising students
• Very good cooperation and communication skills
• Strong computer skills and experience in creating electronic learning materials and using digital marketing tools in teaching

Language requirements

• Proficiency in Estonian at the C1 level
• Good command of English, both spoken and written

Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Chair of Economics in Rural Economy

Workload: 0.7

The main tasks 

• Teaching and methodological work in the field of contract law, labor law, business law, family law, and property law
  • Distance learning classes also take place on weekends according to the schedule
• Participation in the research and development activities
• Participating in committees or working groups

Required qualifications

Doctoral or research master’s degree in legal legislation

Required experience

• Previous relevant professional work experience in the field of implementation of the legal legislation applicable in Estonia
• Experience in teaching at a higher education institution, including experience in supervising students
• Very good cooperation and communication skills
• Strong computer skills and experience in creating electronic learning materials

Language requirements

• Proficiency in Estonian at the C1 level
• Good command of English, both spoken and written

Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Chair of Plant and Crop Sciences

Workload: 1.0

The duties

A senior lecturer of integrated crop management must conduct teaching and research in field crop sciences in accordance with the institutional regulations and requirements (Academic career regulation at the Estonian University of Life Sciences, No 1-28/7 from 27.02.2020). 

The main tasks 

• participate in teaching of integrated crop management
• publishing research results in international peer-reviewed scientific journals in collaboration with colleagues
• supervision of bachelor's and master's students
• dissemination of information on the field of study in the Estonian society by the media and by public appearances
• dissemination of information and research results in the field of study in Estonian society through media and public presentations

Required qualifications

• PhD in agriculture

Required experience

• At least 5 years of previous professional work experience, including international level research, organizing and conducting studies for minimally bachelor level students, and supervising students and employees
• Experience in applying, managing and research publishing at the level of the Estonian University of Life Sciences Senior Lecturer requirements
• Previous experience in research project and group leading
• Very good cooperation and communication skills, diverse experience in research communication
• Organizational behavior skills, goal-orientation, ability to analyze and take initiative

Language requirements

• Proficiency in Estonian language at level C2 (able to teach at university)
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written

Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Chair of Hydrobiology and Fishery

Workload: 1.0

Main duties and responsibilities

The aim of the position is research and development activities in the in the fields of hydrobiology and fisheries with specialization in studying fish populations and fisheries in water bodies, organizing and analyzing collected datasets. 

The main work tasks 

• Participation and applying of research and development projects
• Scientific publishing
• Supervising students (including post graduates)
• Popularizing the field
• Teaching

Required qualifications

Doctoral degree in natural sciences

Required experience

• Previous experience in scientific research and teaching
• Scientific publications meeting the qualifications of a researcher (including topics in fisheries and modelling)
• Experience in leading research projects
• Experience in leading EU funded project
• Knowledge and proficiency in programming languages necessary for data processing and analysis (R or Python, SQL)
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Analytical and proactive capabilities

Language requirements

• Proficiency in Estonian language at level C2 (able to teach at university)
• Good command of English, both spoken and written

Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Chair of Plant and Crop Sciences

Workload: 1.0

The duties

The assistant professor in Functional ecology must conduct research and teaching in the field of microbial ecosystems’ biology and ecology, and research organizational work in accordance with the institutional regulations and requirements (Academic career regulation at the Estonian University of Life Sciences, No 1-28/7 from 27.02.2020). 

The main tasks 

• Teaching at the bachelor's level, including in subject ‘Mycology and Estonian mushrooms', and 'Ecological interactions' at master’s level
• Supervising bachelor's, master's and doctoral theses
• Leading of research and development in microbial functional ecology, including applying for and managing research and development projects
• Research publishing at an international level
• Advancing professional research collaboration at local and international levels
• Networking and developing cooperation with external stakeholders
• Dissemination of information and research results in the field of study in Estonian society through media and public presentations
• Participation in academic decision-making and administrative bodies and committees at the university and outside the University

Required qualifications

PhD in natural sciences

Required experience

• At least 5 years of previous professional work experience, including international level research, organizing and conducting studies for minimally bachelor level students, and supervising students and employees
• Experience in applying, managing and research publishing at the level of the Estonian University of Life Sciences Assistant professor requirements
• Previous experience in research project and group leading
• Very good cooperation and communication skills, diverse experience in research communication
• Organizational behavior skills, goal-orientation, ability to analyze and take initiative

Language requirements

• Proficiency in Estonian language at level C2 (able to teach at university)
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written

Institute of Forestry and Engineering, Chair of Energy Application Engineering

Workload: 0.5

Duties and responsibilities

• Teaching- and methodical work in the field of Electronics in the curricula of the Forestry and Engineering Institute
• Supervision of undergraduate and graduate students
• Improving the skills and knowledge necessary for teaching and research
• Preparation of teaching aids and methodological materials
• Participation in writing articles and international cooperation

Up to 70% of the total working time is teaching at one or more levels of higher education, supervising undergraduate and graduate students, preparing teaching aids and methodological materials, and improving the skills and knowledge necessary for teaching and research.

At least 20% of the total working time is research and development activities, such as conducting research at the international level in the last five years in the amount of at least 1/3 of a doctoral thesis, participating in research conferences and seminars.

The rest of the total working time is divided between organizational-administrative work, including social activities such as participation in the work of university committees, as well as in the work of non-university collections and committees, inventory counting, popularizing one's specialty/profession/field of science, etc.

Required qualifications

• Doctoral degree or equivalent qualification or
• Master's degree (or equivalent qualification) and qualification of Electrical Engineer, EstQF Level 8

Required experience

• Knowledge of teaching aids and teaching methodologies
• Experience in conducting courses and teaching
• Knowledge of laboratory methods related to the taught subjects
• Good to very good computer skills

Language requirements

• Very good knowledge of the Estonian language
• Knowledge of the English language is necessary for professional communication.

Institute of Forestry and Engineering, Chair of Energy Application Engineering

Workload: 1.0

Duties and responsibilities

• Teaching- and methodical work in the field of Electrotechnics in the curricula of the Forestry and Engineering Institute
• Supervision of undergraduate and graduate students
• Improving the skills and knowledge necessary for teaching and research
• Preparation of teaching aids and methodological materials
• Participation in writing articles and international cooperation

Up to 70% of the total working time is teaching at one or more levels of higher education, supervising undergraduate and graduate students, preparing teaching aids and methodological materials, and improving the skills and knowledge necessary for teaching and research.

At least 20% of the total working time is research and development activities, such as conducting research at the international level in the last five years in the amount of at least 1/3 of a doctoral thesis, participating in research conferences and seminars.

The rest of the total working time is divided between organizational-administrative work, including social activities such as participation in the work of university committees, as well as in the work of non-university collections and committees, inventory counting, popularizing one's specialty/profession/field of science, etc.

Required qualifications

• Doctoral degree or equivalent qualification or
• Master's degree (or equivalent qualification) and qualification of Electrical Engineer, EstQF Level 8

Required experience

• Knowledge of teaching aids and teaching methodologies
• Experience in conducting courses and teaching
• Knowledge of laboratory methods related to the taught subjects
• Good to very good computer skills

Language requirements

• Very good knowledge of the Estonian language
• Knowledge of the English language is necessary for professional communication.

Institute of Forestry and Engineering, Chair of Energy Application Engineering

Workload: 1.0

Duties and responsibilities

• Teaching- and methodical work in the field of Statistics and Mathematics in the curricula of the Forestry and Engineering Institute
• Supervision of undergraduate and graduate students
• Improving the skills and knowledge necessary for teaching and research
• Preparation of teaching aids and methodological materials
• Participation in writing articles and international cooperation

Up to 70% of the total working time is teaching at one or more levels of higher education, supervising undergraduate and graduate students, preparing teaching aids and methodological materials, and improving the skills and knowledge necessary for teaching and research.

At least 20% of the total working time is research and development activities, such as conducting research at the international level in the last five years in the amount of at least 1/3 of a doctoral thesis, participating in research conferences and seminars.

The rest of the total working time is divided between organizational-administrative work, including social activities such as participation in the work of university committees, as well as in the work of non-university collections and committees, inventory counting, popularizing one's specialty/profession/field of science, etc.

Required qualifications

PhD equivalent

Required experience

• Experience in conducting courses and teaching
• Knowledge of teaching aids and teaching methodologies
• Very good computer skills

Language requirements

• Very good knowledge of the Estonian language
• Knowledge of the English language is necessary for professional communication

Institute of Forestry and Engineering, Chair of Energy Application Engineering

Workload: 1.0

Duties and responsibilities

• Research and developmental activities at an international level in the area of renewable energy, such as Wind and Solar, along with data analysis from such systems
• Study and research work in the field of Renewable Energy storage and in particular Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• The Professor must be competent in battery systems: design and integration.
• Research and developmental activities should also be at an international level in the area of electrochemical/battery, storage along with their integration into renewable energy sources, including data analysis from such systems along with creation of energy models to predict and optimize parameters.
• Teaching of 2 courses i.e., Smart Grids (5 ECT)and Renewable Energy Sources (5 ECT) are conducted in Estonian
• Supervision of students and academic staff

Up to 40% of the total working time consists of teaching at one or more levels of higher education, supervising bachelor, master and doctoral students, developing teaching aids and methodological materials, and developing the skills and knowledge needed for teaching and research.

At least 40% of the total working time is spent on works related to research and development, at international level such as conducting research at least in the extent of one doctoral thesis in the last five years, participating in scientific conferences and seminars. Applying for funding from international and national funding agencies. Collaboration with other universities and research institutions.

The remaining total working time is divided into organizational-administrative work, including social activities such as participation in university committees, as well as extra-university responsible bodies and committees, popularization of one's specialty / profession / field of science, etc.

Required qualifications

PhD in field of engineering sciences or equivalent

Required experience

• Postdoctoral experience or experience in the private sector in the corresponding field
• Teaching experience in higher education and experience of supervising master students
• Knowledge of teaching aids and teaching methodologies
• Internationally recognized research and developmental activities in a closely related field in an extent of at least 1.5 doctoral thesis in the last 5 years
• An experience of participation in internationally and nationally funded research projects

Language requirements

• Fluent English
• Estonian language at least on level B2

Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Chair of Food Science and Technology

Workload: 1.0

Main duties and job responsibilities

• Teaching and related methodological work in the field of dairy and dairy product technology within the curricula of the Estonian University of Life Sciences; teaching and curriculum development, including:
• Delivering lectures
• Supervising seminars
• Preparing and conducting laboratory work
• Developing teaching materials and methodological resources
• Supervising/co-supervising bachelor's, master's, and doctoral theses
• Research and development activities
• Participating in international-level research activities under the supervision of a professor or senior researcher
• Contributing to the publication of scientific research and the preparation of reports
• Presenting research findings at scientific conferences or seminars
• Main courses taught
• VL.1225 Processes and General Equipment in the Food Industry
• VL.1356 Designing of Technological Lines in the Food Industry
• VL.0653 Basics of Dairy Technology
• VL.1241 Technology of Dairy Products
• VL.1252 Course Project in Dairy Technology
• VL.0637 Quality Management
• VL.1120 Dairy Technology Practical Training in Enterprise

Qualifications

Doctoral or research master’s degree in food science or food technology

Knowledge and skills

• Work experience in the dairy industry
• Strong computer skills (at good to excellent level)
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Language requirements

• Proficiency in Estonian at the C1 level
• Good command of English, both spoken and written

Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Chair of Food Science and Technology

Workload: 1.0

Main duties and job responsibilities

• Teaching and related methodological work in the field of food science within the curricula of the

Estonian University of Life Sciences; teaching and curriculum development in both Estonian

and English, including:

• Delivering lectures
• Supervising seminars
• Preparing and conducting laboratory work
• Developing teaching materials and methodological resources
• Supervising/co-supervising bachelor's, master's, and doctoral theses
• Developing competencies necessary for fulfilling job responsibilities
• Research and development activities
• Conducting scientific research in collaboration with industry partners
• Participating in international-level research activities
• Contributing to the publication of scientific research and the preparation of reports
• Presenting research findings at scientific conferences or seminars
• Main courses taught
• VL.1221 Basics of Scientific Research in Food Technology
• VL.1357 Research in Food Technology
• VL.1247 Research Methodology in Food Technology
• VL.1306 Planning Experimental Work in Food Technology
• VL.1322 Introduction to Food Technology
• VL.1251 Theoretical and Techno-Economical Fundamentals of Technological Processes in the Food Industry

Required qualifications

Doctoral degree in food science or food technology

Required experience

• Experience in scientific research
• Strong computer skills (at good to excellent level)
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Language requirements

• Proficiency in Estonian at the C1 level
• Good command of English, both spoken and written

Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Chair of Clinical Veterinary Medicine

Workload: 1.0

Main duties and job responsibilities

• Teaching and related methodological work in the field of evidence-based veterinary medicine and related subjects within the curricula of the Estonian University of Life Sciences; teaching and curriculum development in both Estonian and English, including:
  • Delivering lectures
  • Supervising seminars
  • Developing teaching materials and methodological resources
  • Supervising/co-supervising bachelor's, master's, and doctoral theses
• Research and development activities
  • Participating in international-level research activities under the supervision of a
  • professor or senior researcher
  • Contributing to the publication of scientific research and the preparation of reports
  • Presenting research findings at scientific conferences or seminars
• Main courses taught
  • VL.1218 Basics of Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine
  • VL.0796 Professional Ethics
  • VL.1284 Research Methodology in Veterinary Medicine
  • VL-1317 Final Thesis in Veterinary Medicine

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in veterinary science

Knowledge and skills

• Work experience in veterinary practice
• Research skills: literature research, animal experiments and field studies, laboratory
• research, statistical skills, ethics in animal research
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Language requirements
• Proficiency in Estonian at the C1 level
• Good command of English, both spoken and written

Institute of Forestry and Engineering, Chair of Silviculture and Forest Ecology

Workload: 1.0

Commencement date: 01.01.2026

Duties and responsibilities

• Research fellow will conduct research in silviculture and forest ecology in accordance with the institutional regulations and requirements (Academic career regulation at the Estonian University of Life Sciences, No 1-28/7 from 27.02.2020) and will publish research papers in international peer-reviewed journals indexed in Web of Science database.
• Conducting high-level scientific research in the field of silviculture and forest ecology, focusing on carbon cycling research in Estonian forest ecosystems and analysing the effect of different forest management methods (felling, drainage) on carbon fluxes
• Teaching students of bachelor and master degree level (Game biology and management. Theory and field practice) in Estonian language

Required qualifications

PhD or an equivalent degree in forestry or in a related field

Required experience

• Previous in-depth and at least 5-year experience in forest ecosystem carbon cycling research, including C budgeting. Evaluation the effect of various management methods on forest C cycling. Active and successful research, publishing research papers in international peer-reviewed journals indexed in Web of Science database
• MS Office, statistical analysis
• Ability to cooperate, collaborate and communicate very well.
• Experience in teaching at university level
• Supervising of bachelor and master thesis in forestry, co-supervising of doctoral thesis in forestry

Language requirements

• Estonian
• English

Institute of Forestry and Engineering, Chair of Energy Application Engineering

Workload: 1.0

Commencement date: 01.01.2026

Duties and responsibilities

Professor is responsible for the overall leading, coordinating and managing both the academic and administrative activities of the Chair of Energy Application Engineering.

• Leading R&D activity of the chair of Energy Application Engineering, incl. particular disciplines such as renewable energy (wind, solar and geothermal energy); energy consumption management; energy storage; thermal energy; modelling and management of energy systems
• Conducting and directing R&D work of the chair
• Successfully initiating and leading research projects
• Managing organization of studies, incl. supervising of MSc & PhD students
• Creating motivating and intellectually stimulating environment for the chair
• Communication and cooperation with employers in the sectors, incl. governmental and private enterprises, professional unions and public
• Performing the duties specified in the professor's job description

Required qualifications

PhD in field of engineering sciences or equivalent

Required experience

• Ability to provide academic leadership; ability to collaborate effectively as a leader and also as part of a team, excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• International experience, i.e., a postdoctoral fellowship or a continuing education programme abroad or an academic position abroad
• At least 5-year work experience as the leader of research group, expert in his field
• Teaching experience at the university, incl. supervising MSc & PhD students
• Substantial experience with successful application and leading of international scientific and/or applied projects

Language requirements

• Fluent English
• Estonian at least on level B2

Institute of Forestry and Engineering, Chair of Silviculture and Forest Ecology

Workload: 1.0

Commencement date: 01.01.2026

Duties and responsibilities

• leading R&D activity of the chair of Silviculture and Forest Ecology
• conducting and directing R&D work of the chair
• successfully initiating and leading research projects
• organisation of studies related to the area of responsibility
• supervising of MSc & PhD students
• creating motivating and intellectually stimulating environment for the chair
• communication and cooperation with employers in the forestry sectors, including governmental and private enterprises, professional unions and public
• following of the duties specified in the job description of the professor

Required qualifications

PhD in forestry or equivalent

Required experience

• Scientific and administrative competence and experience necessary for research and development activities, as well as for conducting and managing teaching work
• Experience in scientific research and team management, high level of published speciality publications (Web of Science)
• International work experience, academic work or completion of a postdoctoral fellowship at a highly recognized university in the field of agriculture and forestry
• Experience in successfully applying for and managing research projects, including experience as a principal investigator in a start-up or team grant from the Estonian Research Council in the last three years
• Experience in applying for and as a principal investigator in large-scale international research projects (Horizon Europe projects)
• Research recognized at international level, the volume of which to date is comparable to the volume of at least four doctoral theses
• Experience in the execution of projects of private enterprises in the field of forestry;
• Teaching experience in university forestry curricula, including effective supervision of Master's level students
• Experience of supervising doctoral students and successful supervision (defended thesis);
• Experience of active research and development in forestry or a field close to it, participation in the development and direction of research-based forestry
• Active communication and cooperation in the forestry sector with employers, professional associations, public and private companies and the public
• Experience in popularizing science and disseminating research results
• Good collaboration and communication skills

Language requirements

• Fluent English
• During the first years of occupation, the successful candidate is expected to acquire the Estonian language proficiency at least on level B1.

Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Chair of Food Science and Technology

Workload: 1.0

Commencement date: 01.01.2026

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

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.

Additional information

Toomas Tiirats 

Director of Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences 

[email protected]

Employment type: Full-time Postdoctoral Researcher
Place: Estonian University of Life Science, Tartu, Estonia

Department: Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science 
Categories: Post-doctoral Researcher 

Field of expertise: Materials Science, Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology, Environmental Science, Water purification, Photocatalysis

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-Doctoral Researcher in the Chair of Veterinary Biomedicine and Food Hygiene, to start as soon as possible for 1 year, with an extension of an additional year, based on project outcomes.

Description of the profile:

Applicants must possess a PhD degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science or closely related discipline. A good command of spoken and written English is required. Knowledge in the field of nanomaterials, photocatalysis and water remediation is a prerequisite. The employment requires characterizing nanomaterials and studying their capacity to extract heavy metal ions from water in dynamic mode. The mechanisms involved in the extraction of heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions will be studied. In addition, knowledge in adsorption isotherms and dynamic adsorption models will be necessary to perform the study. The candidate must also have knowledge in photocatalytic degradation of organic molecules under light exposure. The position requires to work in collaboration with private companies. Good organizational skills, ability to work with other researchers through collaborative work is essential, a strong sense of communication and self-motivation are important. Knowledge in hydrometallurgy will be a plus. The appointee will perform water remediation studies using nanocomposites. Previous postdoctoral experience will be considered. References who can be contacted must be provided. Letters of recommendation are not mandatory initially, but will be required if the candidate is selected. 

A salary according to remuneration grades corresponding to positions at the Estonian University of Life Science in 2025 will be offered, and qualifications and experience of the candidate will be considered. Position includes annual leave and social security.

The position is open till its fulfilment. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews. Please note that short listing does not guarantee the position. 

Please send CV, motivation letter and names of 2 referees to Prof. Erwan Rauwel ([email protected]).

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