Rektorat, Research Associate – Co-Head of GreenHer Infrastructure

THE UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA has, over its 100 years of development, strengthened its position as the largest and leading scientific research and academic institution in Slovenia, as it creates, develops, provides and applies its knowledge and expertise to address some of the key social, economic and other issues.

If working in such an environment appeals to you, the University of Ljubljana can offer you a position that is difficult to find elsewhere due to our advantages, such as:

• work in a pleasant, safe and stimulating working environment,
• interesting and dynamic work,
• opportunities for additional education,
• opportunities for developing your abilities and knowledge, as well as personal and professional growth and exchange of experience,
• possibility of occasional remote work,
• the University of Ljubljana offers many challenges and consequently many opportunities to prove yourself. The business environment is very large, diverse and complex: almost 40,000 students, 6,000 employees and 26 member institutions,
• integration into an international environment, as the university collaborates extensively with other international universities,
• opportunity to gain experience through exchanges at foreign universities,
• promotion to higher salary grades in accordance with public sector legislation,
• favourable allocation of annual leave days,
• care for employees’ health through various recreational programmes.

UL Member Institution: Secretariat (Rectorate) Kongresni trg 12, 1000 Ljubljana, announces job vacancy:

Research Associate – Co-Head of GreenHer Infrastructure (m/f)

• Job code: H019007, code R: 2.8.67
  
• Tariff class: IX
  
• Salary subgroup: H1
• Work unit: Rectorate of the University of Ljubljana, Kongresni trg 12, Ljubljana, GreenHer Centre of Excellence
• Work location: Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Slovenia, Poljanska cesta 40, 1000 Ljubljana
• Number of positions available: 1
• Type of employment: fixed-term until 31 January 2032 due to work on the GreenHer project
• Working hours: part-time, 8 hours/week
• Probation period: 4 months
• Publication date: 23/6/2026
  Application deadline: 29/6/2026
• Salary: base salary is determined by placement in the initial 35th salary grade (amounting to EUR 3,456.37 gross, while considering the gradual elimination of pay disparities until 2028).
• Expected start date: 15/7/2026

Requirements for the position:

• Required education: doctoral degree (pre-Bologna) in a relevant field or PhD (third Bologna cycle) in a relevant field
• Valid habilitation title: Research Associate or Assistant Professor (Docent)
• Knowledge of English
• Work experience is not required. Preferably:
• 3 years in research and innovation activities,
• 3 years in heritage science,
• experience in managing research and innovation

General description:

• scientific research work,
• organisation, coordination, planning and monitoring of research activities (within a research group),
• linking research activities with other research institutions,
• participation in the development of research programmes and involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching,
• monitoring open calls, applying for calls, informing superiors and participating in/preparing applications,
• professional cooperation with clients of research projects,
• preparation of reports and research documentation,
• ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for employees and students, including proper training and awareness regarding hazardous substances and safety measures,
• performing other tasks within the broader professional scope of the position.

Detailed description:

• The Co-Head for Infrastructure is responsible for infrastructure investments, construction, procurement procedures for research equipment and the management of e-RIHS.si. The Co-Head is a member of the Centre Management Board, participates in its meetings and assists in implementing its decisions. The Co-Head works closely with the Central Office, especially with members responsible for infrastructure investments, and with other Co-Heads.

Tasks:

• reports to the Head of the Centre,
• leads the development and revision of the Centre’s infrastructure strategy,
• contributes to the development and revision of the research and innovation strategy,
• acts as National Coordinator for the Slovenian node of the European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science and represents it in the E-RIHS ERIC National Nodes Committee,
• acts as leader of WP2 “CoE Operation” as defined in the GreenHer project grant agreement,
• other tasks include:
• preparation of annual plans and reports,
• development and revision of data management plans,
• development and revision of biennial work plans for research cores,
• development and revision of IPR management policy,
• development and revision of training and education strategies,
• development and revision of ethical research policies and protocols,
• development and revision of risk management plans,
• development and revision of dissemination, exploitation and communication plans (DEC).
• The Co-Head for Infrastructure also performs other tasks required by the laws and regulations of the University of Ljubljana and any duties assigned or delegated by the Head of the Centre, including operational, administrative, managerial or strategic tasks necessary for the effective functioning of the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• for the course and results of research and timely professional execution of tasks,
• for safe working conditions,
• for professional supervision and management of team members,
• for equipment and work resources,
• for the safety and health of employees and students.

Applications with CV and proof of meeting the requirements should be sent electronically to: rektorat@uni-lj.si

Applicants must refer to reference number: 103-20/2026 when submitting their application.

The University of Ljubljana promotes gender equality in employment.
An employment contract may only be concluded with a candidate who meets the requirements.
The employer reserves the right, in accordance with Article 24 of the Employment Relationship Act (ZDR-1), not to select a candidate even if they meet the requirements.