PROJECT: EU Horizon 2020 Teaming Phase 2 project: "Baltic Biomaterials Centre of excellence - BBCE" grant agreement No. 857287.

ANNOUNCEMENT

One part-time Dental Technician position available within research area of personalized patient specific implants for bone tissue regeneration.

LOCATION OF THE POSITION

“Rīga Stradiņš University, Institute of Stomatology” ltd. Riga, Latvia.

INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

The position include participation in short-term (up to 14 days) training visits in world leading research centres within the network - AO Research Institute Davos and Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg.

POSITION START

starting date from January 2025.

RECRUITING ORGANIZATION

“Rīga Stradiņš University, Institute of Stomatology” ltd. (RSU Institute of Stomatology) is a commercial subsidiary company of Rīga Stradiņš University. RSU Institute of Stomatology besides clinical work also provides clinical classes for RSU dentistry students as well as medical and radiological records as a material for research.

THE SCIENTIFIC AND FORMATIVE CHALLENGE OF THE BBCE PROJECT

The overall objective of the BBCE is to develop a joint centre for advanced biomaterials development based on the long-term strategic cooperation between Riga Technical University, Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, Rīga Stradiņš University and LLC Rīga Stradiņš University Institute of Stomatology, on the one part, and AO Research Institute Davos, Switzerland and Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany, on the other part. Strategic research direction of Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence is development of patient specific personalized solutions for bone regeneration.

AVAILABLE POSITION

Within the scope of BBCE project there is one part-time Dental Technician position available in development of patient specific personalized implants for bone regeneration.

OUTLINE OF THE POSITION

The BBCE project, funded by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 programme (WIDESPREAD-01-2018-2019: Teaming Phase 2) calls for application of one part-time dental technician position. Successful candidate will have an opportunity to join the research group established within the BBCE and be a part of multidisciplinary and international scientific network.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS AND BENEFITS

For dental technician position two-year part-time contract will be offered. Dental technician will undergo yearly performance assessment related to his/her duties (criteria will include e.g. professional growth, ability to acquire new technologies, quality of performed work). Two-year contract involves part-time job with 680 hours per year with hourly rate 14 euro. The salary will be subject to all local taxes, social benefits and other deductions following the national regulations (https://www.fm.gov.lv/en/s/taxes/).

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (requirements and necessary competences)

The dental technician`s position is open for applicants of all nationalities fulfilling the following eligibility requirements:

1. Dental technician`s qualification and certificate.
2. Minimum 1year work experience with 3D printers, experience with post-processing of printed devices and implants.
3. Work experience with CAD / CAM technologies.
4. Team working skills.
5. Good oral English language skills (at minimum B1 level).
6. Good oral Latvian language skills (at minimum B1 level).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To make 3D printed devices and implants, using the equipment available in BBCE.
2. To perform digital modelling (CAD), manufacturing (CAM) and post-processing of printed devices and implants.
3. Participates in teamwork with medical engineer and physicians.

SELECTION PROCESS FOR DENTAL TECHNICIAN

Candidates are asked to apply on-line for the above-mentioned Dental technician position. The application must include the following:

1. CV in English (Europass format, max 2 pages).
2. A copy of a valid ID document (passport or equivalent).
3. A motivation letter in English (max 2 pages), including statement that the applicant fulfils all eligible criteria listed in the paragraphs above. Also, the statement that applicant is eligible to apply for a work permission in Latvia should be included in the motivation letter.
4. Degree transcripts.
5. Letters of recommendation (at least one).

All documents must be submitted to bbcentre@rtu.lv before December 1, 2024, 23:59 (EET).

For additional information please contact Assistant Professor Dr. med. Ilze Salma (ilze.salma@rsu.lv) and visit https://bbcentre.eu.
The selection procedure will be based on two steps: the first step will consist of the screening of all applications received and on the selection of a shortlist of candidates based on CV, academic transcripts, motivation and relevance with the specific research project; the second step will consist of an interview (held in person or Zoom), then successful candidate will be recruited. Prior to recruitment, successful applicant will be requested to produce the original copies of all certificates and documents declared. Incorrect or lacking documentation may invalidate the recruitment procedure. /credits to the 1st picture https://clipart-library.com/