Job Information
Organisation/Company: Institute of Physics, Zagreb
Research Field: Physics » Condensed matter properties
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: PhD Positions
Application Deadline: 14 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Zagreb)
Country: Croatia
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 14 Aug 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
PhD position (m/f, 1 position) for a fixed term of five (5) years for the purpose of obtaining the academic degree of Doctor of Science.
The PhD candidate will work in the field of experimental condensed matter physics on the research topics conducted within the project "Ground states in competition - strong correlations, frustrations and disorder - FrustKor". The topic of the doctoral thesis will be quantum critical phenomena in selected organic superconductors under extreme conditions of temperature, magnetic field, and pressure.
The research will be conducted in the Group for Experimental Research of Advanced Electronic Materials in the Department for Research of Materials under Extreme Conditions of the Institute of Physics.
The PhD candidate will be supervised by Dr. Matija Čulo (mculo@ifs.hr).
Research methods include experimental laboratory work, with an emphasis on work with cryogenic liquids, superconducting magnets, high vacuum, pressure cells, and experimental setups for measruements of magnetotransport and magnetic properties of sensitive organic samples.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong motivation for the laboratory work related to the proposed research topic and to be fluent in English, both in speaking and writing.
Preference will be given to applicants who have previously demonstrated excellence and independence in scientific work (e.g., awards, scholarships, published scientific papers, participation at conferences), as well as to those with practical experience in the research methods mentioned above.
Mandatory requirements: Completed undergraduate and graduate studies in physics or an equivalent qualification, and eligibility for enrollment in a doctoral program in physics.
The application should include:
- certificate of undergraduate and graduate degree in physics (Master's degree or equivalent)
- certificate of grades received during undergraduate and graduate study
- motivation letter with scientific interests and future plans
- curriculum vitae highlighting relevant skills and experience
- contact details for at least one supervisor or scientist who can provide a recommendation
Due to the complexity of the research topic, high-quality candidates will be sought. Selected candidates will be invited to interviews, which will be an integral part of the selection process.
Applicants claiming employment priority based on special legal status must indicate this in their application and will be given priority only under equal conditions.
Candidates who exercise the right of priority in employment pursuant to Article 102 of the Act on Croatian Homeland War Veterans and Members of Their Families (Official Gazette Nos. 121/17, 98/19, 84/21, 156/23) and Article 48 of the Act on Civilian Victims of the Homeland War (Official Gazette No. 84/21) are required to submit, along with their application and the documents proving that they meet the required conditions, all necessary evidence available at the link provided by the Ministry of Veterans’ Affairs: https://branitelji.gov.hr/zaposljavanje-843/843
Candidates who exercise the right of priority in employment pursuant to Article 9 of the Act on Professional Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with Disabilities (Official Gazette Nos. 157/13, 152/14, 39/18, 32/20) and Article 48.f of the Act on the Protection of Military and Civilian War Invalids (Official Gazette Nos. 33/92, 57/92, 77/92, 27/93, 58/93, 02/94, 76/94, 108/95, 108/96, 82/01, 103/03, 148/13, 98/19) must indicate this right to priority in their application for the public competition, but only under equal conditions compared to other candidates.
In accordance with Article 13 of the Gender Equality Act, persons of both genders may apply to this competition.
A valid application is one that includes all the required documents and information listed in the call. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered, and applicants will not be invited to supplement their submissions. Applicants who submit incomplete or late applications or do not meet the formal requirements of the call will not be considered as candidates.
Applications must be submitted within 30 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. Please send your application to natjecaj@ifs.hr as a single PDF document, in English or Croatian.
Applicants will be notified of the results within the legally prescribed timeframe.
Where to apply
E-mail: natjecaj@ifs.hr
Requirements
Research Field: Physics » Condensed matter properties
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong motivation for the laboratory work related to the proposed research topic and to be fluent in English, both in speaking and writing.
Preference will be given to applicants who have previously demonstrated excellence and independence in scientific work (e.g., awards, scholarships, published scientific papers, participation at conferences), as well as to those with practical experience in the research methods mentioned above.
Specific Requirements
Mandatory requirements: Completed undergraduate and graduate studies in physics or an equivalent qualification, and eligibility for enrollment in a doctoral program in physics.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Mandatory requirements: Completed undergraduate and graduate studies in physics or an equivalent qualification, and eligibility for enrollment in a doctoral program in physics.
Selection process
Due to the complexity of the research topic, high-quality candidates will be sought. Selected candidates will be invited to interviews, which will be an integral part of the selection process.
Applicants claiming employment priority based on special legal status must indicate this in their application and will be given priority only under equal conditions.
Candidates who exercise the right of priority in employment pursuant to Article 102 of the Act on Croatian Homeland War Veterans and Members of Their Families (Official Gazette Nos. 121/17, 98/19, 84/21, 156/23) and Article 48 of the Act on Civilian Victims of the Homeland War (Official Gazette No. 84/21) are required to submit, along with their application and the documents proving that they meet the required conditions, all necessary evidence available at the link provided by the Ministry of Veterans’ Affairs: https://branitelji.gov.hr/zaposljavanje-843/843
Candidates who exercise the right of priority in employment pursuant to Article 9 of the Act on Professional Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with Disabilities (Official Gazette Nos. 157/13, 152/14, 39/18, 32/20) and Article 48.f of the Act on the Protection of Military and Civilian War Invalids (Official Gazette Nos. 33/92, 57/92, 77/92, 27/93, 58/93, 02/94, 76/94, 108/95, 108/96, 82/01, 103/03, 148/13, 98/19) must indicate this right to priority in their application for the public competition, but only under equal conditions compared to other candidates.
In accordance with Article 13 of the Gender Equality Act, persons of both genders may apply to this competition.
A valid application is one that includes all the required documents and information listed in the call. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered, and applicants will not be invited to supplement their submissions. Applicants who submit incomplete or late applications or do not meet the formal requirements of the call will not be considered as candidates.
Applications must be submitted within 30 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. Please send your application to natjecaj@ifs.hr as a single PDF document, in English or Croatian.
Applicants will be notified of the results within the legally prescribed timeframe.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Institute of Physics
Country: Croatia
City: Zagreb
Postal Code: 10000
Street: Bijenička cesta 46
Contact
State/Province: Grad Zagreb
City: Zagreb
Website: http://www.ifs.hr/
Street: Bijenička cesta 46
Postal Code: 10000