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Job Information
Organisation/Company: University of Ljubljana / Univerza v Ljubljani
Department: HRM Department
Research Field: Engineering » Civil engineering
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: PhD Positions
Application Deadline: 3 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Ljubljana)
Country: Slovenia
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 4 Oct 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
University teacher at the department of environmental civil engineering, chair of geotechnical engineering
- 1 vacancy, m/f
- full-time employment, permanent contract
- the selected candidate will be employed as a higher education teacher – full professor (code D019006) OR higher education teacher – associate professor (code D019007) OR higher education teacher – assistant professor (code D019008), depending on the acquired title;
Designing and updating of curriculum and adaptation of university and higher education study programmes,
- organization and co-organization of all activities relevant to the execution of study courses in accordance with curriculums and developments in the professional field, coordination of work and control over the work of other teaching staff (assistants, technical and other staff),
- lectures for students, conduct of seminars and other pedagogical activities on the subject at undergraduate and post-graduate study programmes,
- guidance of research work and other study activities of students and mentoring for students in their seminary papers, diploma theses and other work,
- supervising students in preparing assignments and other work,
- participating in other activities related to educational work in the field of expertise within and outside the university,
- conducting scientific research, studying and developing concepts, theories and methods,
- ensuring safe and healthy working conditions of staff and students in the unit, and providing appropriate education and training for those who come into contact with hazardous substances, including the use of personal protective equipment and other safety measures,
- performing other tasks that fall within the broader professional scope of the position.
Where to apply
E-mail: kadri@fgg.uni-lj.si
Requirements
Research Field: Engineering » Civil engineering
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- doctor of science (prefious) from the area of Civil Engineering or Geology
- doctor of science (3rd Bologna cycle) from the area of Civil Engineering or Geology
- valid habilitation title: assistant professor/associate professor/full professor for the area Civil and Environmental Engineering
- the candidate meets the conditions with a valid title awarded by UL or a valid title of a visiting teacher at UL. If, at the time of application, the candidate has not yet been elected to the above titles, but meets the qualitative and quantitative conditions for election to these titles, he/she may apply for the advertised position and, in this case, also submit, together with the application, proof that he/she meets the above criteria and enclose a statement that he/she agrees that, in the event of a decision by the selection committee the application will also be considered as an application for election to the title or recognition of the equivalence of the title;
- B2 knowledge of Slovenian according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which is proven by a certificate. If a foreign national does not meet this requirement when occupying the position, they shall meet it no later than within three years after employment;
- rhetorical and innovative skills, organisational abilities for own work and the work of co-workers; teamwork skills and skills of active work with students;
- trial work period 4 months
Specific Requirements
Preference will be given to candidates who:
- are established experts in geotechnics and environmental geotechnics in Slovenia and internationally;
- possess professional, developmental, and scientific references in soil mechanics, geotechnics, environmental geotechnics, road construction materials, and alternative materials in civil engineering;
- demonstrate leadership and coordination of national and international scientific research projects;
- have experience in managing and organizing work within a geotechnical laboratory;
- demonstrate knowledge of EU standards in civil engineering, with an emphasis on geotechnical design standards, environmental legislation, geotechnical materials, and the execution of laboratory and geotechnical testing, proven by their implementation into national technical regulations;
- demonstrate several years of high-quality pedagogical work across the broadest possible scope of soil mechanics, geotechnics, and environmental geotechnics, with a responsible attitude towards teaching and students, proven by student survey results and any awards for pedagogical excellence;
- have experience in ensuring the quality and relevance of study programs;
- have experience as a mentor or co-mentor to students for undergraduate and master's theses (1st and 2nd cycle);
- are proficient in using MS Office, AutoCAD, GIS, and geotechnical software tools;
- demonstrate the ability to cooperate and network with other institutions, beyond their narrow specialization, and in an international environment;
- have an active knowledge of the Slovenian language;
- hold a valid category B driver's license.
Languages: SLOVENIAN
Level: Good
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Additional Information
Additional comments
Publication date: August 4, 2026, until October 3, 2026
Applications should be sent to: UL, Fakulteta za gradbeništvo in geodezijo, Jamova cesta 2, 1000 Ljubljana or on e-mail: kadri@fgg.uni-lj.si.
The University of Ljubljana promotes gender equality in employment and work and especially invites female candidates. An employment contract can only be concluded with a candidate who meets the conditions for filling the position.
Candidates should attach the following to their application:
- CV,
- bibliography,
- proof of education,
- a copy of the decision on the acquired title or consent to consider the application for election to the title,
- a description of previous teaching work.
Contact person at the Faculty:
First name and surname: Mateja Progar
Telephone number: 386 1 47 68 510
E-mail: mateja.progar@fgg.uni-lj.si
UL FGG reserves the right not to select a candidate, in accordance with the freedom of contract under Article 24 of the ZDR-1 (Employment Relationships Act), even if the candidate meets the conditions. UL FGG also reserves the right not to fill all advertised positions.
Website for additional job details: https://www.uni-lj.si/en/university/public-announcements
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering
Country: Slovenia
State/Province: slovenia
City: Ljubljana
Postal Code: 1000
Street: Jamova cesta 2
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
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