An ideal candidate for the position of Fellow should be ready to carry out independent research projects with ITMO scientists and students, assemble their own team, and assume a leading position at an ITMO lab. We invite experienced researchers with promising ideas within ITMO’s scientific scope to lead new areas of development, form a strong research team, and become a PI (principal investigator) of the next generation.
Up to 3 years (a 1-year contract with possibility of extension)
Work format:
Permanent relocation to St. Petersburg Remote work is not possible
Salary:
200,000 RUB per month (before 13% income tax)
Additional remuneration:
Allowance of 200,000 RUB per year (covers equipment, materials, publication and participation fees)
Eligibility
PhD holders (or equivalent). For holders of a Russian PhD, international experience at world's leading universities is preferred
H-index of 7 and higher preferred
Assistant/associate professor position at one of the world's leading universities preferred
Without prior employment history at ITMO University
All aforementioned criteria are preferable, but not mandatory. Outstanding applicants with other professional achievements supported by extra documents are also welcome to apply.
Expected Results (KPIs)
Number of publications (in Web of Science and Scopus-indexed journals) with the single affiliation of ITMO:
No less than 3 per year in collaboration with ITMO researchers (young scientists, PhDs, and MSc)
Cumulative SJR of publications with single ITMO affiliation:
No less than 3
Participation in major international scientific conferences as a speaker representing ITMO University:
No less than 1 per year
Application for additional external funding, including but not limited to international research grants:
No less than 1 per year with a minimum of 1,000,000 rubles in funding
Supervision of Master's theses (with co-publishing of research results):
No less than 2 during the period of the employment contract
Establishment of a research team
of 3+ members OR (PhD and MSc ITMO students)
Short-term courses (3 ECTS) consisting of research-related lectures
Please note: ITMO Fellowship Program deliverables cannot be substituted for deliverables of other ITMO University programs (for the purposes of reporting)
ITMO University provides all participants with:
Visa support
From applying for a visa to obtaining a work permit, we’ll take care of all your paperwork.
Insurance
Medical health insurance is provided for the entire period of your fellowship.
Relocation support
We’ll help you choose and rent an apartment, find a kindergarten/school for your children, and more.
Adaptation support
Meet your new colleagues, learn Russian, and feel like a local in St. Petersburg.
Travel support
We’ll help you find the best flight and accommodation.
Other benefits
Don't miss out on fun corporate events and other benefits of being a part of ITMO’s family.