Job description

Department of Occupational Medicine, Aviation, Space and Diving Medicine  

Associate Professor, Professor

The Department of Occupational Medicine, Aviation, Space and Diving Medicine operates on the basis of the Scientific Research Institute of Occupational Medicine named after Academician N.F. Izmerova. The integration of the department and the research institute allows introducing into the system of postgraduate and additional professional education the results of the latest scientific achievements obtained in Russia and abroad, which ensures continuity in the system of "science-education-practice". We are looking for highly motivated candidates with expertise in the following fields:    

1. Improvement of professional health risks assessment and management methodology
2. Development of genomic and post-genomic technologies of professional and profession-associated diseases risk assessment and management
3. Molecular genetics, hormonal and metabolic as well as clinical aspects of occupational and industrial caused diseases
4. The methodology for the evaluation and management of occupational The methodology for the evaluation and management of occupational health risk
5. Development of the scientific base of medical and social after-effects of psychoemotional stress among workers)  

The candidate’s responsibilities will include: conducting lectures, seminars, workshops, practicums, laboratory classes, group consultations and/or individual work with students; monitoring learning achievements of students, carrying out research works on the research filed of the Department; writing and publishing scientific papers in the highest-ranking scientific journals indexed by the Web of Science and/or Scopus systems.

Please note that on this position an essential requirement for this position is the submission over the course of one year of employment of not less than three research papers for publication in a leading peer-reviewed scientific journals (Q1-Q2) indexed by the Web of Science and

/ or Scopus systems with the University affiliation indicating herself/himself as an employee of the Sechenov University.

Desired skills and experience:

• Candidates must have

PhD/ MD degree;

• Hirsh Index not less than 30
• Publishing experience in journals Q1-Q2 over the past 2 years
• At least three years experience in related field
• Fluent English is a must
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

If you meet the qualities and skills, and have a necessary experience, then we offer you a job in the positions of Associate Professor and Professor at the Department of Occupational Medicine, Aviation, Space and Diving Medicin depending on your qualifications and on the following conditions:  

• Full-/part-time employment for one year with possibility of extension;
• Accommodation at University’s campus;
• Economy class return flight cost recovery from the place of your living to Moscow (no more than 4 times a year)
• Competitive salary up to RUB.150000 net (approximately 2400 $) per month (in case of full-time employment) depending on your experience, qualification and scientific performance indicators as well as working conditions.
• Full administrative support of qualified mentors and University Staff

We are ready to discuss the working conditions (such as full-time or part-time employment, remotely or at the University and joint agreement)

We are looking forward receiving your online application including CV with the list of publications, Cover letter and copies of BSc/MSc and PhD transcripts. Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via e-mail or postal services will not be considered.

About the University:

Sechenov University is the largest educational, scientific and clinical complex that provides various type of trainings for the medical and academic personnel in Russia. Plentiful traditions of scientific schools of Sechenov University allow to effectively combine the fundamental and applied researches, experimental and clinical study testing, and introduction of the results into the educational process and clinical experience.

 Based on the institutes and departments, there is everything necessary provided for young specialists to warm up their interest in gaining new information as well as to develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills, professional growth and career progress. Young specialists will be able to fulfil their potential in the specified fields, which are essential to solution of research and academic priority tasks in healthcare.

We are looking forward to receiving your CV accompanied by a Cover letter with a brief summary of your scientific objects and research interests. Also, we do ask to provide us with the scans of your bachelor, master and other academic degree diplomas.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Sazhina Marina, International Recruitment Manager, Department of Legal and HR

Tel: +7 495 609 14 00 (ext 26-70), email : sazhina.marina88@yandex.ru

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