Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Institute of Physics, Zagreb
- Research Field: Physics » Condensed matter properties
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: Postdoc 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
Offer Description
Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m, 1 position) for a term of 12 months, with possibility of extension up to 4 years, with the topic “Enhancement of Electronic Correlations in Topological, Magnetic and Superconducting Moirés”.
The position will be supervised by Tonica Valla, PhD (tvalla@ifs.hr).
The position will be within the group for ultrafast spectroscopy at the Center for Advanced Laser Techniques (CALT). The work will be focused on the synthesis and characterization of the electronic properties of moiré superlattices at the interfaces of materials possessing topological characteristics, magnetic order, and superconductivity. The postdoctoral researcher will also be involved in the development of MBE system, as well as in the analysis, processing, and interpretation of experimental data, the preparation of scientific publications, and participation in the dissemination of results. The position will require frequent experiments and visits to synchrotron and collaborating institutions.
Mandatory requirement: Doctorate (PhD) in the field of natural sciences, condensed matter physics or related field.
Preference will be given to candidates who are fluent in Croatian and/or English.
In addition to meeting the mandatory requirement, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate excellence in their previous research work (awards, prizes, scholarships, published papers, conference presentations, etc.), as well as those with an excellent understanding of strongly correlated electronic systems, and prior experience in experimental techniques, programming, and experimental data analysis relevant to the research topic (ARPES, MBE synthesis, STM).
The application must include: proof of the required qualifications, a CV highlighting the candidate’s experience and strengths, contact information for at least one academic referee (mentor or senior scientist).
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: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who are fluent in Croatian and/or English.
In addition to meeting the mandatory requirement, preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate excellence in their previous research work (awards, prizes, scholarships, published papers, conference presentations, etc.), as well as those with an excellent understanding of strongly correlated electronic systems, and prior experience in experimental techniques, programming, and experimental data analysis relevant to the research topic (ARPES, MBE synthesis, STM).
Specific Requirements
Mandatory requirement: Doctorate (PhD) in the field of natural sciences, condensed matter physics or related field.
Languages
- English - Excellent
- Croatian - Excellent
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Mandatory requirement: Doctorate (PhD) in the field of natural sciences, condensed matter physics or related field.
Selection process
The application must include: proof of the required qualifications, a CV highlighting the candidate’s experience and strengths, contact information for at least one academic referee (mentor or senior scientist).
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 45 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
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