Researcher (m/f)

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Researcher (m/f)

• Job Code: H017004 – (1 position);
• To work on the "EMANAIRE - Human Agency in Distributed, Fragmented, and AI-Mediated Workflows” project.
• The expected date of employment is April 1st 2027.
• Status: fulltime – 40 hours a week
• Type of contract: fixed time till 31st December 2029

Brief description of work and tasks:

• scientific research work
• professional cooperation with clients of research assignments
• preparation of research reports and studies
• participation in undergraduate and postgraduate studies
• preparation of proposals for the procurement of research equipment, maintenance of equipment and procurement of consumables,
• performing other tasks that fall within the broader professional field of the workplace

Where to apply

E-mail: luka.lah@ef.uni-lj.si

Requirements

Research Field: Economics » Other

Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Conditions for carrying out the work:

Required education (level and direction) according to the title:

• specialization in higher education (previous) in the field of economics/business, information systems/informatics, psychology or related disciplines.
• higher university education (previous) in the field of economics/business, information systems/informatics, psychology or related disciplines.
• Master's degree (2nd Bologna degree) in the field of economics/business, information systems/informatics, psychology or related disciplines.

Functional knowledge and other requirements (professional exam, skills and language):

• innovation, ability to work in a team, communication skills, organizational skills

Responsibility for own work, supervision of other workers and means of work:

• for the course and results of the research and for the professional and timely execution of other works
• for equipment or work equipment

Trial work:

• 3 months

Specific Requirements

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• a completed second-cycle degree (Master’s level) in a field relevant to the position or research project;
• an above-average academic record, particularly in research-related, methodological and subject-relevant courses, and a high-quality Master’s thesis;
• demonstrable research experience, for example in preparing a Master’s thesis or other research work, participating in research projects, collecting and processing data, or preparing reports or scientific publications;
• a good understanding of research methods and the ability to select appropriate methods for a given research problem; preference will be given to candidates with experience in quantitative and/or qualitative methods, research design and data analysis;
• experience using relevant software for data analysis or other tools relevant to the planned research;
• publications, conference papers or other research outputs whose quality and the candidate’s contribution can be assessed;
• a high-quality research proposal that clearly defines the research problem, demonstrates familiarity with relevant literature, proposes well-founded research questions and appropriate methods, and is feasible within the scope of the position or project;
• the ability to communicate clearly, coherently and professionally in writing, and a good command of English sufficient to work with international academic literature and participate in a research environment;
• experience working both independently and as part of a research team, and the ability to carry out tasks in an organised, responsible and timely manner.
• The selection committee may invite candidates who meet the requirements to an interview and ask them to provide further information about their research proposal, methodological skills or previous research experience. In making its decision, the committee will consider the application materials as a whole and their relevance to the position and research project.

Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Good

Languages: SLOVENIAN — Level: Good

Additional Information

Selection process

The applicant shall submit the application with the following annexes:

• A curriculum vitae outlining the candidate’s education, research and work experience, methodological skills, participation in research projects, publications, conference papers and other relevant achievements.
• Proof of education, including diploma supplements and/or transcripts of grades for completed first- and second-cycle studies. Candidates who have not yet completed their studies shall submit an up-to-date record of completed coursework and the expected date of completion.
• A bibliography of scientific and professional works and other research outputs, indicating the candidate’s contribution.
• A brief research proposal of no more than three pages, outlining the proposed research topic, the research problem and its significance, preliminary research questions and/or objectives, its relevance to the position or project “[project name]”, the proposed theoretical approach, planned methods and data, and the overall feasibility of the research.
• A brief statement of motivation of no more than one page, explaining the candidate’s interest in the field, relevant experience and skills, and expected contribution to the research.
• A sample of academic writing, such as a Master’s thesis, a chapter of a Master’s thesis, a published article or another piece of research writing prepared independently by the candidate.
• Contact details for two referees who can provide a professional assessment of the candidate’s research abilities and previous work. Letters of recommendation are not required at the time of application; the selection committee may contact the referees at a later stage.
• Supporting documents may be submitted in Slovenian or English. The research proposal and sample of academic writing should preferably be in English.

Additional comments

Deadline for application:

Applications should be sent by 10.12.2026

applications are possible by e-mail: luka.lah@ef.uni-lj.si, in the subject you must enter "PRIJAVA NA RAZPIS RRC26-31"

The University of Ljubljana promotes gender equality in employment and work.

Candidates can find details regarding the project on the following websites: https://emanaire.eu/research/dc07/

Contact person at the member:

Name and surname: Luka Lah

Telephone number: 01 5892 590

E-mail: luka.lah@ef.uni-lj.si

Website for additional job details: https://www.uni-lj.si/en/university/public-announcements

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: School of economics and business

Country: Slovenia

State/Province: Slovenia

City: Ljubljana

Postal Code: 1000

Street: Kardeljeva ploščad 17

Contact

City: Ljubljana

Website: https://www.uni-lj.si/en/university

Street: Kongresni trg 12

Postal Code: 1000

E-Mail: prijava@fmf.uni-lj.si