7 Nov 2023
Job Information
Organisation/Company
Rīga Stradiņš University
Department
Institute of Oncology and Molecular Genetics
Research Field
Medical sciences » Cancer research
Researcher Profile
Leading Researcher (R4)
Country
Latvia
Application Deadline
8 Dec 2023 - 00:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
We offer
A stable and meaningful job in a prestigious science university
High work quality standards
Adequate resources to achieve goals
Social security and health insurance
The opportunity to shape and implement the University's research strategy
Salary starting from 3000.00 EUR (before tax) and performance bonus
up to 20% per month in accordance with RSU Remuneration Policy approved by
RSU Council
The possibility to receive annual lump-sum reward for the results
achieved and for fulfilling the criteria for research work at RSU up to
EUR 10,000.00 (before tax)
Description of responsibilities
Establish the structure of the Institute, plan and manage the daily work
of the Institute
Develop the Institute's research programme in accordance with RSU
Development Strategy
Attract research funding to ensure the operation of the Institute, plan
and control the Institute's budget and use of resources
Ensure the development and accessibility of the Institute's infrastructure
to RSU departments
Ensure the attraction of funding necessary for research activity from
various national and international funding programmes
Coordinate scientific research in the field of oncology within the
framework of national and international research programmes
Represent RSU and the Institute in organisations related to its activity
Ensure the development and continuity of the staff of the Institute,
analyse and evaluate the work of the staff
Requirements
Research Field
Other
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Expected competences
Ability to define strategic and tactical priorities and ensure their
implementation
Excellent leadership skills and the ability to manage and motivate staff
Ability to collaborate with a wide range of academic and industry partners
Ability to communicate the organisation's strategy simply and persuasively
Excellent project management skills, ability to adapt to different
contexts and opportunities
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate clearly with
colleagues, partners and students
Strategic thinking, idea generation and creativity
Scientific leadership experience, preferably in interdisciplinary
cooperation between different organisations
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Education and knowledge
Doctoral degree, preferably in a field related to the activity of the
Institute
Internationally recognized research activities with a minimum h-index of 8
Valid expert status with the Latvian Council of Science
Outstanding scientific or clinical activity with demonstrable results at
Latvian or international level in Oncology or Molecular Genetics
Knowledge of how to create a productive and inclusive scientific, academic
or clinical culture in the unit under management
Knowledge of an area of the Institute's activities and related
technologies
Knowledge of public and private funding programmes and knowledge of
organising and managing large national or international projects in
oncology
Knowledge of the most important organisations in the field in Latvia and
internationally and an understanding of the role of the Institute and
opportunities in the network of these organisations
Experience of providing infrastructure services at organisational or wider
level is desirable
Experience of the operation of international consortia
Excellent knowledge of Latvian and English at least at B2 level
(according to Europass self-assessment grid)
Selection process
To apply for the vacancy, please send the following documents to [email protected] or
submit them to RSU Records Management and Archives Department at 16 Dzirciema
iela, Riga, LV-1007 by 8 December 2023: CV and a Letter of Motivation;
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Rīga Stradiņš University
Country
Latvia
City
Riga
Postal Code
LV1007
Street
Dzirciema street 16
Geofield
Where to apply
E-mail
[email protected]
Contact
City
Rīga
Website
https:// www. rsu.lv/en
Street
Dzirciema str.16
Postal Code
LV1007
STATUS: EXPIRED
