An Open Invitation to Research Teams

Belgorod State University wants to work with Research Teams from scientific and educational establishments in Russia and abroad

Founded in 1876, Belgorod State University (BelSU) is the Region's leading University. As of 20th May 2010 the University was included in the list of Higher Education Institutions granted 'National Research University' status (Decree No. 812 of the Government of the Russian Federation).

As of June 2010 BSNRU is a member of the 'Association of Leading Russian Universities', which brings together the 44 best universities in Russia.

BSNRU Research Teams conduct research in 54 scientific areas through its 55 Academic and Research Units, which include 2 shared Service Centres (for collective use), 23 scientific Research Laboratories, 30 Scientific Research Centres, as well as through its Teaching Centres.

This concentration of effort and resources on scientific research allowed the University to create a sizeable, state-of-the-art infrastructure within a very short space of time. This allows us to conduct unique experiments, to achieve world-class results, and to conduct large-scale research of national importance in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Medicine, Geography, Geology and Mineralogy, and Technological Science.

The Ministry of Education and Science has implemented a 'Program of Development for Belgorod State National Research University for 2010-2019'. In line with this Program, the University has set out a clear policy of priority research in four areas:

1. modern advanced technology for creating and synthesizing industrial-use nanomaterials
2. nanotechnology and nanomaterials for Biology, Medicine, and Pharmacology
3. the use of satellite, geographical, and information and communications technology, in creating efficient and sustainable land management for social and economic development
4. problems arising from human development, societal progress, and scientific advances

Belgorod State University is therefore recruiting groups of researchers headed by progressive scientists in natural, physical, mathematical and technical sciences from scientific and educational establishments, both in Russia and abroad.

Calling all Mining and Geology experts

Recent years have seen the establishing of a set of target areas for growth here at BSNRU. One such area is Mining and Geology. This has become a pressing issue in recent years due to the increasingly important role Mining is playing in reinforcing industrial capacity in the Russian Federation and in Belgorod Region in particular.

In many respects, mineral resources determine and define modern regional economics. Over 200 commercial deposits have been developed in Belgorod Region, and mining and construction material industries are well-developed. The Regiona`s major operators in subsoil mining are Lebedinsky GOK and Stoilensky GOK (open-cast mining and processing), and Kombinat KMARuda (deep mining). Belgorod Region satisfies over 40% of the iron-ore demand of the Russian Federation.

Russia and Belgorod Regiona`s improved performance in the global minerals market, brings the issues around creating and developing a competitive mining and processing industry to the fore. Prospects for a successful resolution of these problems are greatly influenced by the Universities ability to increase the amount of experts in this field. To this end, the Development Program for 2010-2019 will continue to encourage and initiate promising fields of research in Mining and Geology, funding further improvement in the training of mining engineers by upgrading and developing new scientific and educational schools in accordance with the goals set, and creating educational and laboratory facilities with state-of-the-art and high-tech equipment at the Faculty of Mining and Natural Resource Management.

Working & Living at the University

BSNRU provides researchers with modern academic and laboratory equipment, and research facilities comparable with leading Russian and European universities.

Our research laboratory equipment allows us to:

• undertake large-scale scientific and applied research at a federal level
• carry out detailed physical experiments that result in significant scientific developments
• design and produce medical equipment and devices which meet international standards.

BSNRU provides an excellent working environment and offers a wide range of services to help research and teaching specialists wishing to start their career at the Faculty of Mining and Natural Resource Management. There is help available in adjusting to all aspects of life in Belgorod (accommodation, computing, healthcare, sport, and general welfare).

Heads of Research Teams are provided with:

• a high salary (the salary will to be set after the interview)
• accommodation
• a fully-equipped research laboratory

Research Team members are provided with:

for the holders of Doctor of Science degrees (or equivalent)

• a high salary
• intra-university grants
• individual accommodation

for the holders of Candidate of Science degrees (or equivalent)

• organizational and financial support for defending a doctoral thesis
• intra-university grants for research on a doctoral thesis
• individual accommodation after the defence of the doctoral thesis

To be hired as a Team of scientists you will need to meet our general requirements. Your application and research proposal will be reviewed and then considered at the University Expert Council, which will decide whether your application will receive an offer.

Application Requirements

• The high-priority areas for research are Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Geography, Mining and Geology, and Pharmacology.
• The Team should have peer-reviewed research and be willing to found and develop a scientific school on the campus of Belgorod State University.

List of Documents to be submitted along with Research Proposal

• The title of the research area and a brief overview describing the research area in general, and a summary of previous research and conclusions.
• Information about the Research Team members (Full name, age, degree, academic rank, list of awards and honours).
• A summary of your proposed research and anticipated results.
• List of papers published by members of the Research Team, demonstrating the results of previously undertaken research.
• Complete information on the grants the Research Team has won or applied for (copies of backup documents are acceptable).
• An idea of the potential for developing the research being proposed.

Submit the requested and supporting documents to:

85 Pobedy St., Office 2-4
Belgorod 308015
Russia

E-mail: Rector@bsu.edu.ru
fax: +7 (4722) 30-12-13

E-mail: ViceRectorScience@bsu.edu.ru
fax: +7 (4722) 30-10-24

Belgorod State University: bsuedu.ru