RIGA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OFFERS A PROFESSOR POSITION IN INTERDISCIPLINARY HUMAN (IT)ies DATA RESEARCH

20 Mar 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Riga Technical University

Research Field

Computer science » Informatics

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)

Positions

Other Positions

Application Deadline

21 May 2026 - 17:00 (Europe/Riga)

Country

Latvia

Type of Contract

Other

Type of Contract Extra Information

Full Professor position with guaranteed centralized funding for the initial six year appointment period, and the possibility of renewal based on performance and institutional needs.

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

19 Mar 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

Riga Technical University (RTU) invites applications for a professor in Computer Science and Informatics  at the Institute of Digital Humanities , Faculty of Computer Science, Information Technology and Energy (FCSITE); an indicative research theme: Interdisciplinary Human(IT)ies Data Research.

 

This is a professor position at RTU with a guaranteed centralized funding for a six-year full appointment . After the six-year appointment, further employment and funding of the position are expected to be supported through the institute’s funding portfolio, including competitive research projects, teaching-related resources, and other institutional funding sources, in accordance with RTU regulations.

 

The Institute of Digital Humanities is the regional leader pioneering interdisciplinary academic research excellence in the fields of Digital Humanities and Interdisciplinary Human(IT)ies Data, aiming at expanding the scientific research frontiers.

 

The Institute is pleased to invite the internationally recognized senior or lead researcher to join our team as a professor and explore the research areas of Human(IT)ies Data Diversity, Language Data and Technology, Edutainment and Interactive/Immersive Learning Design (the list is not exhaustive).

 

We envisage the candidate to expand and consolidate both the research and training capacity of the Institute in Human(IT)ies Data, providing a clear development strategy in line with RTU and personal KPIs, addressing the emerging mainstream challenges associated with interdisciplinary multimodal and intermedial data processing, data management and research. 

 

We invite the candidate to benefit from flexible synergy combining academic and scientific research with training and tutoring activities, shaping personal professional profile in an inspirational and supportive corporate environment. 

Where to apply

E-mail

tenure@rtu.lv

Requirements

Research Field

Computer science » Informatics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

We expect the candidate to:

• Explore and develop novel research areas in line with and beyond the Human(IT)ies Data;
• Set up and inspire a research team in the fields of Human(IT)ies Data Diversity, Language Data and Technology, Edutainment and Interactive/Immersive Learning Design (the list is not exhaustive);
• Conduct high-impact research, addressing both knowledge gaps and societal challenges;
• Engage and lead state-of-the-art research initiatives;
• Attract external research funding, by contributing to, managing and implementing grant proposals and research projects;
• Participate in the implementation of a novel Bachelor study programme in Language Data and Technology;
• Contribute to implementing training and supervising activities within the Master study programme in Digital Humanities;
• Supervise the development of Doctoral and Master Theses;
• Promote international academic and scientific cooperation by representing RTU both at the national and international events.

Specific Requirements

We invite candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Doctoral degree (PhD) in Digital Humanities, Interdisciplinary Computer Science or related discipline;
• At least (3) three years of experience in the position of associate professor, professor, or an equivalent experience in a corresponding position, and internationally recognized experience in interdisciplinary Human(IT)ies Data research, Digital Humanities, or a related field;
• Documented experience in securing external funding;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Advanced soft-skills, scientific curiosity and readiness to engage in a highly interdisciplinary environment;
• Advanced teambuilding and teamwork skills;
• Full professional proficiency in English;

• Fulfilment of all additional eligibility criteria and requirements for the position, in accordance with RTU regulations (see Annex 1 of the RTU Regulation “On Tenured Professorship at Riga Technical University ”, which sets the applicable requirements for this position)*.

   

*Please note that the application templates are formally titled for Tenured Professor positions, as they are based on RTU’s Tenured Professorship framework. For the purposes of this vacancy, they should be completed in the context of the advertised termed Professor position.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

RTU is strongly committed to the principles of academic freedom, integrity and equality, encouraging creative implementation of scientific, academic, and personal interests.  

We offer the candidate to experience the benefits of: 

• Opportunity to shape cybersecurity research and contribute to policy and innovation at national and European level;
• Full academic freedom within a collegial, collaborative and performance-driven research environment;
• Opportunity to establish and lead an independent research group, with institutional support and additional funding for team development;
• Active involvement in ongoing European research projects and strong collaborations with governmental and industrial partners;
• Dedicated administrative support for research proposal preparation and project management;
• Flexible working arrangements, including partial remote work possibilities;
• Health insurance, opportunities to use RTU sports and recreation infrastructure (swimming pool, sauna, gym) for free; 

 

For foreign applicants: 

• initial accommodation;
• relocation assistance (document processing);
• family relocation assistance (healthcare, kindergarten/school, place of residence, etc.)
• Latvian language training (if required). 

A permanent tenured position with a gross salary of EUR 6,050 per month for a full-time position.  

 

Opportunities to increase overall remuneration are available through attracting and leading externally funded research projects, in accordance with project conditions and RTU regulations. 

Selection process

To apply for this position, the candidate must submit the following documents (in English), signed in accordance with one of the accepted formats listed below, and sent to the Personnel Department of Riga Technical University at tenure@rtu.lv .

Accepted signature formats:

A secure electronic signature containing a qualified timestamp;

Another qualified electronic signature compliant with Regulation (EU) No. 910/2014 (eIDAS);

If the applicant does not have access to a qualified electronic signature, the application may be submitted as a scanned copy of a handwritten signed document.

Required documents:

An application addressed to the RTU Rector regarding participation in the competition (template available here );

A motivation letter outlining the candidate’s vision and objectives for the position (template available here );

A research plan for the next six years (template available here );

A Curriculum Vitae (template available here );

Copies of documents certifying the acquisition of scientific and academic degrees;

References regarding the candidate’s previous professional performance, including: references or recommendations from cooperation partners, employers, or professional associations of which the candidate is or has been a member; results of student surveys on the quality of the candidate’s pedagogical work; information on awards, certificates of recognition, etc.;

For foreign candidates - a document certifying proficiency in the State language (Latvian), if the relevant study programme is implemented in the State language and/or knowledge of the State language is required for the performance of other duties in accordance with the Official Language Law. In other cases, the appointed professor is expected to acquire basic competence in the State language during the sixth year of appointment at RTU.

Applicants must fulfil the eligibility criteria and requirements set out in Annex 1 of the RTU Regulation “On Tenured Professorship at Riga Technical University ”, which defines the applicable requirements for this position.

 

Additional comments

Application term– until 21.05.2026. Additional information (document samples, etc.) is available at the RTU home page, section Tenured professorship | Riga Technical University

Please note that the application templates are formally titled for Tenured Professor positions, as they are based on RTU’s Tenured Professorship framework. For the purposes of this vacancy, they should be completed in the context of the advertised termed Professor position.

We support an inclusive work environment and evaluate the candidates based solely on their achievements, qualifications and work experience.

Website for additional job details

https://www.rtu.lv/en/university/work-at-rtu/tenured-professorship

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Riga Technical University / Institute of Digital Humanities

Country

Latvia

State/Province

Draft

City

Riga

Postal Code

LV-1048

Street

Zunda krastmala 10

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

Draft

City

Riga

Website

https://www.rtu.lv/en/university/work-at-rtu/tenured-professorship

Street

Ķīpsalas iela 6A

Postal Code

LV-1048

E-Mail

tenure@rtu.lv

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