Associate Professor/Professor of Advanced Air Mobility/ Innovative Air Mobility
Job Title:
Associate Professor/Professor of Advanced Air Mobility/ Innovative Air Mobility
Estonian Aviation Academy
Location: Tartu, Estonia
The Estonian Aviation Academy is excited to welcome a talented and motivated individual to join our team as an Associate Professor/Professor of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) /Innovative Air Mobility (IAM). We are seeking a candidate with high-level academic expertise and a strong track record in research on Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) applications, Uncrewed Traffic Management (UTM) technologies, and/or new aviation technologies related to uncrewed autonomous systems.
Work Assignments: The Department of Aviation Services invites applications for a professor position in Advanced Air Mobility / Innovative Air Mobility. As the successful candidate, you will lead and conduct research and manage development processes in AAM/IAM. This includes establishing and leading a research group, and contributing to teaching through curriculum and course development. We encourage active contribution to areas such as European U-space services concept design and implementation, digitalised integrated architecture and technical specifications, crewed and uncrewed aviation integration and airspace management, UTM enabling critical infrastructure (communication, navigation, surveillance), and more. In alignment with our general aspirations, the professor will also focus on digitalisation and the green transformation framework of the aviation sector.
Responsibilities:
Lead and conduct research and development processes in AAM / IAM.
Actively contribute to areas such as UTM, European U-space concept, UAS applications, and more.
Contribute to teaching in the respective field.
Provide leadership to a research group and collaborate with other research teams nationally and internationally.
Foster research activities within the academy and seek research grant funding from national and international sources.
Supervise students and mentor early-stage researchers.
Expand national and international networks involving academics and practitioners.
Requirements:
PhD (or equivalent) degree in the relevant field.
Postdoctoral or international work experience related to the position.
Strong publication record demonstrating high-quality and relevant research and/or development work in above mentioned areas.
Track record of attracting and leading collaboration projects and competition-based funding.
Experience in teaching and supervising at all levels (BSc, MSc, and PhD level).
Participation in relevant international networks.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and in teams.
Experience in research leadership and coordination of research activities.
Prior experience in the sector is beneficial.
Language Skills: Fluent written and oral communication skills in English.
How to apply?: To apply for this job, please send the following documents in English via email to recruitment@eava.ee:
A motivation letter.
Documents proving that the candidate holds the required academic degree (PhD or equivalent qualification) for the position applied.
A CV, including a list of publications.
An academic portfolio, including a motivated self-evaluation regarding compliance with the requirements for the associate professor or professor position, set out in the Rules for Employment of Academic Employees, Annex1: The career path of an ordinary academic employee;
A vision or an action plan for the future position (maximum total length of 1500 words).
Other documents considered important by the candidate.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.
The position may be filled as Associate Professor or Professor, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and career stage.
About Estonian Aviation Academy: The Estonian Aviation Academy is a state-owned professional higher education institution that educates and trains specialists for Estonian and international aviation enterprises and organisations. Our mission is to promote lifelong learning that meets the needs of the labour market, provide learning and development services, carry out applied research, and support the development of students into responsible citizens who demonstrate initiative. An overview of the Department of Aviation Services and the corresponding curriculum is available on the website of the Aviation Academy.
Academy Offers: We offer the candidate meaningful work and challenges in shaping aviation education. In addition, we provide academic leave (56 days) and value your work with a good motivation package, supporting your health and athletic spirit. At the Estonian Aviation Academy, you will find a professional team and the opportunity to develop and learn with aviation experts.
For the Associate Professor position, the gross salary starts from €42,000 per year; for the Professor position, the gross salary starts from €50,000 per year.
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming a dedicated and accomplished professional to our team at the Estonian Aviation Academy. Join us in shaping the future of Advanced Air Mobility!
For more detailed information on the position, please contact Maiken Kull, Vice Rector for Development, Acting Vice Rector for Education, maiken.kull@eava.ee
