ITMO University is one of Russia’s leading higher education and research institutions, specializing in IT, Photonics, Optics, Mechatronics, Robotics, Smart Technologies, Art & Science, and Urban Studies. Founded in 1900, today it is home to 11,125 students and has earned its name “National Research University,” blending the culture of innovation and discovery with world-class education. Today ITMO University is an attractive employer for highly qualified specialists from all over the world. Many of them join our team via the ITMO University Fellowship and Professorship Program. No matter what stage you are in your academic and research career, you can find your place at ITMO! You can apply for any of the following tracks: Postdoc: for early-career researchers to join the work of one of our host units and offer expertise in a scientific discipline. Fellowship: for Fellows with work experience in world-leading universities or laboratories to work on a research project with one of our labs. Professorship: for distinguished professionals that are willing to develop a new cutting-edge scientific area and create a new team around it or to give a new impulse to one of the ITMO University’s priority research areas. Lecturer: focused on delivering specific expertise on a chosen subject matter, teaching workshops and/or innovative course designed by the candidate. Find more details about the ITMO Fellowship & Professorship Program here. Why should you choose ITMO? 1. A comprehensive research ecosystem. ITMO University can provide you with the right combination of both a motivating work atmosphere and the equipment you need to conduct cutting-edge research. 2. Career growth. ITMO University stimulates its' employees to produce outstanding results and pursue their career goals. 3. An international setting. ITMO University has partner institutions in over 50 different countries, fostering connections and collaboration worldwide. Contacts: fellowship@corp.ifmo.ru