Visiting Professor

ITMO University is one Russia’s leading higher education and research institutions, specializing in Information Technology, Optical Design and Engineering.

Founded in 1900, today it has earned its name “National Research University,” blending the culture of innovation and discovery with world-class education. ITMO University prepares elite scientists, engineers and programmers, notably in the areas of Photonics and Optics, Intelligent Technology and Robotics, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Natural sciences, Smart- and Nano- materials and Technology.

49 international research laboratories generate advanced knowledge and tackle some of the world’s top challenges.
One of the values of ITMO University is readiness to invest in the all-round development of personnel and promote their career development both within University and international community.

It’s a prestigious workplace.
IT’s MOre than a University!

TMO University is holding an open competition for projects from creative teams - ITMO Fellowship and Visiting Professorship Program.

We provide the real opportunity for talented and ambitious researchers to build an outstanding career in science.
The Program is supported by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation.

The applications should fit into strategic research directions of ITMO University:
• Optics and Photonics
• Informational Technologies and Computer Systems
• Nanotechnologies and Advanced Materials
• Automatic Control and Signal Processing

Interdisciplinary projects bridging the above strategic research areas of ITMO University combining Natural Sciences, Information Technologies with other disciplines; e.g. Economy and Society, Life and Health Sciences, will be given serious consideration.

Common requirements:
- Researchers from all nationalities.
- Higher core education.
- PhD or equivalent research experience (minimum 4 years).
- For the candidates working for neither English speaking nor Russian speaking universities or research centers – confirmation of knowing the language. ITMO University will accept a score of 6.5 in the British Council IELTS test or a TOEFL score of 92 (internet based), or its equivalent. For applicants with a significant record of publications in English but without evidence of certification, may be asked to undergo an evaluation of their oral ability in English during the interview process.

Qualification requirements:
- Candidates for ITMO’s Visiting Professorships should have experience of working in recognized universities, research institutes or centers or R&D companies.
- At least 15 papers in the last 5 years.

Evaluation criteria and requirements:
- Track record of outstanding research and evidence of delivering impact.
- Evidence of international standing and influence in the context of the research and demonstrates evidence of recognition in the community on an international scale.
- Demonstration of leadership within the research community.
- An aptitude for identifying, exploring and developing research opportunities more broadly and across different interfaces.
- Can demonstrate how they have positioned themselves to take up these opportunities and have the ability to make strategic research assessments and judgments.
- At least 6 papers in referred journals co-authored or accepted for publication per year.
- At least 2 conference as a speaker per year.
- Supervision of ITMO students: 2 PhD students or 1 PhD student and 2 MSc students.

Application forms should be filled in ENGLISH.

LIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- name, title, institutional affiliation, address, mobile phone number, field of research;
- curriculum vitae;
- list of publications (published and pending);
- research proposal (NB It should be linked to one of our existing strategic research priorities and current research activity, or groups, at ITMO University see Appendix 2);
- names of three referees (who should be acquainted with the candidate’s current or most recent research work).

After the submission all the applications will go through a preliminary assessment by the competition committee to ensure that they comply with the requirements and be approved to presentation. References will be asked from those included in the short-list of applicants. Successful candidates will be invited to the personal or telephone interview.
Start of the program - about the next 6 months after the winners’ announcement.
Application deadline – 15 October 2015.

We offer:
- Basic salary per month after taxes: 3.500 euro.
- Additional allowance for research expenses per year: 20.000 euro.
- Assistance in accommodation search.
- Assistance in documents execution.
- Free Russian course.
- Period of the fellowship: negotiable.
- Work in the world leading research and academic centers.
- Modern scientific laboratories with high level of technical equipment.
- Developed corporate culture, events for employees, intercorporate media, etc.
- Work in the historic city center.