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Organisation/Company: University of Ljubljana / Univerza v Ljubljani Department: HRM Department Research Field: Other Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions: PhD Positions Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Ljubljana) Country: Slovenia Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Part-time Hours Per Week: 20 Offer Starting Date: 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Horizon Europe Is the Job related to staff position within a…
Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
- Job code: H019001, code R: 2.8.95
- Tariff class: IX
- Salary subgroup: H1
- Work unit: Rectorate of the University of Ljubljana, Kongresni trg 12, Ljubljana, GreenHer Centre of Excellence
- Work location: GreenHer Centre of Excellence (CoE), University of Maribor Unit, Maribor.
- Number of positions available: 1
- Type of employment: fixed-term until 31 January 2032 due to work on the GreenHer project
- Working hours: part-time, 20 hours/week
- Probation period: 4 months
- Publication date: 26/8/2026
Application deadline: 31/8/2026 - Salary: base salary is determined by placement in the initial 31st salary grade (amounting to EUR 3,070.93 gross, while considering the gradual elimination of pay disparities until 2028).
- Expected start date: 1/11/2026
General description:
- scientific research work and professional work in research,
- professional cooperation with clients commissioning research tasks,
- preparation of written reports, studies and expert opinions,
- participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching,
- preparation of proposals for purchasing research equipment, maintenance of equipment and procurement of consumables,
- performing tasks within own field as instructed by the head of the organisational unit and other related duties within the broader professional scope of the position.
Detailed description:
- The postdoctoral researcher’s work will focus on Pilot Project 6.
- Development of novel Geospatial AI models for cultural heritage applications.
- Research on spatiotemporal graph neural networks supported by physics-informed learning, as well as other state-of-the-art AI methods.
- Development of tools supporting the acquisition, processing, and analysis of cultural heritage data.
- Demonstration of the applicability of the developed AI models across various domains related to cultural heritage, such as socio-economic studies and analyses.
- The researcher will disseminate research results through scientific articles, professional publications, project reports, methodological handbooks, and policy recommendations, and present them at national and international scientific conferences, professional meetings, workshops, and round-table discussions.
- In addition to research activities, the researcher will prepare project proposals and carry out organizational, coordination, and professional tasks required within the GreenHer CoE. The researcher will support collaboration between the CoE units and the Central Office and contribute regular progress reports.
- The researcher will also perform other duties and responsibilities within the broader scope of the Centre’s activities, as assigned by the Head of the GreenHer CoE.
Where to apply
E-mail: rektorat@uni-lj.si
Requirements
Research Field: Other
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Requirements for the position:
- Required education:
- A doctoral degree (pre-Bologna system) or a PhD (third-cycle Bologna degree) in a relevant field, specifically Computer Science and Informatics.
- Required academic title (habilitation):
- A valid academic title of Research Assistant or Assistant. If the candidate does not yet hold a valid title, this requirement must be fulfilled within four months of the employment start date.
- Professional proficiency in English
- Required experience:
- At least one year of relevant professional experience, including:
- Advanced processing of geospatial data (LiDAR, GeoTIFF, etc.).
- Advanced knowledge of machine learning and deep learning algorithms.
- Advanced-level programming skills in C++ and Python.
- Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Research work in interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary teams.
- Participation in national or international research projects.
- Preparation of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and publications.
- Preparation of research project proposals and funding applications.
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary and international research environment.
Specific Requirements
Responsibilities:
- for the progress and results of research and for the professional and timely execution of tasks,
- for equipment and work resources.
Languages:
ENGLISH: Good
SLOVENIAN: Good
Additional Information
Benefits
THE UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA has, over its 100 years of development, strengthened its position as the largest and leading scientific research and academic institution in Slovenia, as it creates, develops, provides and applies its knowledge and expertise to address some of the key social, economic and other issues.
If working in such an environment appeals to you, the University of Ljubljana can offer you a position that is difficult to find elsewhere due to our advantages, such as:
- work in a pleasant, safe and stimulating working environment,
- interesting and dynamic work,
- opportunities for additional education,
- opportunities for developing your abilities and knowledge, as well as personal and professional growth and exchange of experience,
- possibility of occasional remote work,
- the University of Ljubljana offers many challenges and consequently many opportunities to prove yourself. The business environment is very large, diverse and complex: almost 40,000 students, 6,000 employees and 26 member institutions,
- integration into an international environment, as the university collaborates extensively with other international universities,
- opportunity to gain experience through exchanges at foreign universities,
- promotion to higher salary grades in accordance with public sector legislation,
- favourable allocation of annual leave days,
- care for employees’ health through various recreational programmes.
Additional comments
Applications with CV and proof of meeting the requirements should be sent electronically to: rektorat@uni-lj.si
Applicants must refer to reference number: 103-39/2026 when submitting their application.
The University of Ljubljana promotes gender equality in employment.
An employment contract may only be concluded with a candidate who meets the requirements.
The employer reserves the right, in accordance with Article 24 of the Employment Relationship Act (ZDR-1), not to select a candidate even if they meet the requirements
Website for additional job details: https://www.uni-lj.si/en/university/public-announcements
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Secretariat (Rectorate) of University of Ljubljana
Country: Slovenia
City: Ljubljana
Postal Code: 1000
Street: Kongresni trg 12
Contact
City: Ljubljana
Website: https://www.uni-lj.si/en/university
Street: Kongresni trg 12
Postal Code: 1000
E-Mail: rektorat@uni-lj.si
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