5 Feb 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Tallinn University of Technology- Department
Department of Business Administration- Research Field
Economics » Labour economics
Economics » Business economics- Researcher Profile
Established Researcher (R3)
Leading Researcher (R4)- Positions
Other Positions- Application Deadline
31 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)- Country
Estonia- Type of Contract
Permanent- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
40- Offer Starting Date
1 Sep 2026- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The Department of Business Administration at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) is seeking an accomplished and motivated academic leader to fill the position of Professor of Work Well-Being Management.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The objective of the professorship is to advance high-level research and education in the field of work well-being management at Tallinn University of Technology, addressing key challenges of contemporary economies such as rapid technological change, workforce shortages, sustainability, and human-centred development. In a knowledge-based economy, organizational success depends not only on technological capability but also on the effective management of workload, risks, mental resilience, and employee well-being. The professorship aims to develop a systemic understanding of how innovation, productivity, and human well-being can be integrated in high-risk and high-intensity work environments and translated into contemporary teaching for future managers, engineers, and technology experts.
The position may be filled as tenured or tenure track associate professor or full professor, depending on the candidate’s merits and career stage. The appointee will be required to conduct research and teach in the field of work well-being management, with a particular emphasis on psychosocial risks and mental health, management of work-related risks, human–AI collaboration, ergonomic dimensions of work, organizational culture, and fair and responsible leadership practices. The position bridges management sciences and technological development, contributing to interdisciplinary research and curriculum development. The candidate is expected to participate in competitive research funding (including EU-funded projects), and to design, deliver, and continuously develop high-quality courses, as well as supervise and co-supervise students at Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral levels and mentor early-stage researchers.
The professor is expected to lead the research and teaching in work well-being, psychosocial risk management, and work-related mental health within the Department of Business Administration and TalTech more broadly. This includes initiating and coordinating new research projects, developing international research collaboration networks (including with EuroTeQ partner universities), leading curriculum development and pedagogical innovation in the field, and strengthening TalTech’s internationally recognized expertise in work well-being and sustainable work practices. The professor's role includes participation in national and international professional decision-making bodies and committees, collaboration with academic journals including peer reviewing, promotion and dissemination of the research field, and the consolidation, systematization, and further development of work well-being–related activities within the Department of Business Administration. In addition, the professor will support the development of continuing education and knowledge transfer to society, contributing evidence-based solutions for extending working lives, maintaining work ability and productivity, and alleviating labor shortages in Estonia and beyond.
For more detailed information on the position, please contact Marit Laos, Assistant to the Head of the Department of Business Administration marit.laos@taltech.ee
THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPLYING
To apply for the position please send the following documents in English by 31.03.2026 (the application deadline) at the latest by using the application link :
- a motivation letter;
- documents proving that the candidate holds the required academic degree and has acquired the required education;
- a curriculum vitae and a list of publications;
- an academic portfolio, which includes a motivated self-evaluation regarding compliance with the requirements for the tenured professor position set out in the Academic Career Management Regulation, Annex 3 “Academic Evaluation Matrix” (shall be submitted by a university staff member only), or a free format evaluation of the academic activity undertaken so far (including a description of teaching, supervising and research project experiences) and the competencies required for work detailing how the candidate meets the qualifications of the position (shall be submitted by an external candidate only);
- a vision or an action plan for the following period of employment (the maximum total length: 1,500 words);
- any other documents deemed important by the applicant.
Contact for additional information on the documents required for applying and the recruitment process: TalTech Human Resources Office, email konkurss@taltech.ee .
Where to apply
- Website
- https://taltech.teamdash.com/p/job/P1unrwYc/professor-of-work-well-being-manage…
Requirements
- Research Field
- Other
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Specific Requirements
- A doctoral degree in a research field relevant to the position (e.g. work well-being, occupational health or psychology, human resource management, organizational behavior, ergonomics, management studies, or a related interdisciplinary field).
- Research and/or academic work experience in a field relevant to work well-being management.
- Proven experience in research and development activities, including successful participation as a principal investigator or responsible project leader in competitive research projects.
- Proven ability to obtain research funding from national as well as international sources.
- A strong publication record and citation impact comparable to professors at peer universities in the same field.
- Experience in teaching at all levels, including supervision of Master theses.
- Successful supervision or co-supervision of one or more doctoral theses.
- High proficiency in both Estonian and English; for Estonian language proficiency, a performance agreement allowing up to two years to achieve the required level (C1) may be applied.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Languages
- ESTONIAN
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
The department offers:
- A dynamic, modern and international work environment.
- Flexible working hours with occasional remote work by agreement with the head of the department. The main location will be in Tallinn.
- Opportunities for personal and professional development.
- A wide network for multidisciplinary cooperation.
- Support for the preparation and submission of competitive research funding applications.
- Access to relevant infrastructure.
- Competitive salary depending on the candidate’s qualification and performance.
TalTech has a green and one of the most compact university campuses in Europe that includes the Tehnopol Tallinn Science Park. Low hierarchy, academic freedom and a balanced work and family life are valued at TalTech. The university provides individual development and training opportunities, material and non-material tokens of acknowledgement, sporting opportunities at TalTech Sports Club and all-staff activities.
Additional comments
The Department of Business Administration deals with topical and relevant aspects of businesses – covering sustainable business development, knowledge and innovation management, risk management, strategic management, marketing, operations management, supply chain management, accounting, human resources management, performance management, digitalization, international business, and entrepreneurship – in its research and teaching activities.
TalTech is the flagship in engineering and IT science and education in Estonia, providing higher education at all levels in engineering and technology, information technology, economics, science, and maritime. TalTech’s mission is to be a promoter of science, technology, and innovation and a leading provider of engineering and economic education in Estonia.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Tallinn University of Technology
- Country
- Estonia
- City
- Tallinn
- Postal Code
- 12616
- Street
- Akadeemia tee 3, zip code 12616
Contact
- State/Province
Other / Non-US- City
Tallinn- Website
https://taltech.ee/en
https://taltech.ee/en/department-business-administration- Street
Ehitajate tee 5- Postal Code
19086
konkurss@taltech.ee
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