Tenured professor's position in the field of mathematical foundations of data science and AI

The University of Latvia is launching an open competition for a tenured professor's position in the field of mathematical foundations of data science and artificial intelligence to increase its competence in the use of modern digital tools. We expect the tenured professor to lead research in data science and the mathematical foundations of artificial intelligence, along with interdisciplinary collaboration to integrate the research findings into the development of other research areas at UL. The tenured professor is expected to demonstrate high quality intensive research. The position provides for motivational remuneration and support in the creation of a research group. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we especially welcome applications from women and other underrepresented groups. The tenured professor will be expected to create a research group, conduct high quality scientific research and publish its results, secure research funding, participate in educating students by supervising their thesis and delivering study courses, build a research-based collaboration with the public sector. Main qualification requirements for the tenured professorship position are PhD in a relevant field, being a recognized specialist in the field who performs scientific research and conducts knowledge or technology transfer commensurate with modern standards, has an experience of organizational work and team management within recent six years and an outstanding performance in research or pedagogical work or any other professional activity. C1 knowledge of English. What we offer: Salary - associate tenured professor starting from EUR 5600 per month (gross), tenured professor from EUR 7000 per month (gross). Motivational performance funding for the attraction of international projects. Health insurance. 56 paid vacation days (8 weeks) annually, with the potential up to 10 additional paid vacation days. Initial grant of EUR 30'000 when starting scientific activity. Annual funding for the research group of at least EUR 30'000 (EUR 2'500 per month). Regulation on the Competition for the tenured professorship position, Requirements for the Candidate’s Special Qualifications and document list to be submitted you can find here: https://www.lu.lv/en/about-us/vacancies/tenured-professorship-position-in-the-area-of-mathematical-foundations-of-data-science-and-artificial-intelligence-09/04/2025-18/05/2025/ The documents must be submitted electronically and signed with a secure electronic signature containing the time stamp and sent by e-mail to pd.vakances@lu.lv by 18.05.2025 17:00 EET with the indication “For a competition to the tenured professorship position of the University of Latvia”. To learn more, please contact UL by writing to pd.vakances@lu.lv.

Last updated: 17 April 2025