Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Institute of Physics, Zagreb
- Research Field: Physics » Statistical physics
- 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.. The employment takes place within the theoretical research group, and the work will be focused on the development of the Diagrammatic Monte Carlo method and the Numeric X-propagators method, the analysis, processing, and interpretation of the obtained data, the preparation of scientific publications, and the dissemination of results.
The position will be supervised by Andrey Mishchenko, PhD (amishchenko@ifs.hr).
The candidate should be highly motivated to work on the assigned topic and have an excellent command of English. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence and independence in their previous research work (project management, recognitions, awards, scholarships, published papers, presentations at conferences, etc.), as well as those with practical experience in working with Diagrammatic Monte Carlo and Numeric X-propagators method.
Mandatory requirement: completed doctorate in the field of natural sciences, physics.
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 » Statistical physics
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
The candidate should be highly motivated to work on the assigned topic and have an excellent command of English. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated excellence and independence in their previous research work (project management, recognitions, awards, scholarships, published papers, presentations at conferences, etc.), as well as those with practical experience in working with Diagrammatic Monte Carlo and Numeric X-propagators method.
Specific Requirements
Mandatory requirement: completed doctorate in the field of natural sciences, physics.
Languages
Languages: English; Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Mandatory requirement: completed doctorate in the field of natural sciences, physics.
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 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