BF, University teacher in Biotehnology or Microbiology

University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical faculty, Department of Food Science and Tehnology, Jamnikarjeva 101, 1000 Ljubljana

ZRSZ: PS23904

Positon: University teacher: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Full Professor in Biotehnology or Microbiology (m/f)

• Status: half-time, 20 hours per week
• Type of contract: permanent

REQUIREMENTS:

• doctoral degree (previous)
• doctoral degree (Bologna level 3)
• teaching habilitation according to the rules of University of Ljubljana (Assistant Professor /Associate Professor / Full Professor) in Biotehnology or Microbiology or prove of fulfilment of requirements with a statement that such a habilitation is envisaged. The candidate fulfills the condition if he / she has a valid UL title or the valid title of the Guest teacher at UL. If, at the time of application, the candidate does not have an election to the abovementioned titles, but he / she meets the qualitative and quantitative conditions for election to these titles, he / she can apply for the job vacancy, in which  case, together with the application, he / she shall also provide evidence of compliance with the above criteria, accompanied by a statement, in the event of a decision by the selection committee, the application shall also be considered as an application for election to the title or for the recognition of the equivalence of the title. 
• communication skills, innovativeness, organisational skills;
• active knowledge of English and knowledge of the Slovenian language at level B2 according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). If the candidate does not fulfill this condition when filling the position, he must fulfill it no later than three years after employment;
• Preference will be given to candidates whose research interests lie in the field of microbial biotechnology, preferably in the subfield of food biotechnology, and the biotechnological use of microorganisms in the development of industrial bioprocesses

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Designing and updating curricula and adapting higher education professional study programs to current requirements
• Organizing or co-organizing all activities related to the implementation of the course in accordance with the syllabus and the latest developments in the field, as well as coordinating and supervising the work of other course staff (assistants, technical and other collaborators)
• Lecturing to students, conducting seminars, and engaging in other teaching activities related to the course
• Leading, assessing, and grading exam tasks and evaluations
• Supervising students in the preparation of theses and other academic work
• Participating in other activities related to teaching in the relevant field (e.g., recognition of foreign qualifications)
• Ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for staff and students of the unit, including appropriate training and awareness for those handling hazardous substances, the use of personal protective equipment, and the implementation of other safety measures
• Performing other tasks that fall within the broader professional scope of the position

JOB STARTING DATE: September 2025

APLICATION DEADLINE: 60 days from the notification

Applications with proofs of fulfilment of requirements should be sent to: ks@bf.uni-lj.si  

Contact person: mag. Selma Uršula Muhar

Phone nr.: 01 320 3701

E-mail: selma.muhar@bf.uni-lj.si