Full Professor in Natural Sciences, the Field of Geophysics

Leading Researcher (R4) Positions: PhD Positions Application Deadline: 30 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Zagreb) Country: Croatia Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 40 Offer Starting Date: 30 Sep 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 OF ZAGREB FACULTY OF SCIENCE Zagreb, Horvatovac 102a The Faculty Council of the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb (hereinafter: the PMF), pursuant to Articles 32(1)(19), 73 and 77 of the Faculty Statutes, announces the following: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS for appointment 1) to the research-teaching position of full professor in natural sciences, the field of geophysics, for an indefinite term and on a full-time basis, at the Andrija Mohorovičić Geophysical Institute, within the PMF's Department of Geophysics – 1 person. Applications and the evidence of eligibility under point 1 of the Call should be sent exclusively via the following weblink: https://posao.pmf.hr/opening-login?openingUUID=cfd4a1d0-cee1-44cc-b53c-e329f025bd35 Requirements Research Field: Geosciences » Other Education Level: PhD or equivalent Specific Requirements TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The Call is open to applicants of either gender on equal terms. In addition to the general terms and conditions of employment, under all points of the Call the applicants must satisfy the requirements set out in the Act on Higher Education and Scientific Activity (Official Gazette No 119/22). Applicants under all points of the Call must enclose the following: CV; the relevant diploma or certificate attesting to the required level of academic qualifications; proof of nationality (a photocopy of the certificate of nationality or identity card). Applicants for point 1 of the Call must satisfy the following conditions : a doctorate degree in natural sciences, the field of geophysics. The applicants applying under point 1 of the Call must enclose with their application: proof of meeting the provisions of the National University, Scientific, and Artistic criteria for Academic Promotion in Croatia (Official Gazette 42/2026) (hereinafter: the National Criteria). In accordance with Article 98(1) of the National Criteria: 'Within 60 months from the date of entry into force of these National Criteria, in the procedure for appointment to an open scientific-teaching position of assistant professor, for appointment to a senior scientific-teaching position of associate professor, full professor, and a tenured full professor, as well as for reappointment to a scientific-teaching position of assistant professor, associate professor, and full professor, following an applicant's request submitted before the expiration of the deadline for submitting proof of eligibility for the appointment or the reappointment, the provisions of Annex I of these National Criteria, instead of Part Two, Title II, and Title III, as well as the provisions of Annex II of these National Criteria, instead of Title IV, shall apply to their appointment or reappointment'. evidence of eligibility under the terms and conditions of the Call in accordance with Article 10 of the Ordinance on Appointment into Grades and the Corresponding Positions at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Science (which can be accessed on the PMF website). Information for foreign nationals Foreign nationals applying under points 1, 2, and 4 of the Call, in addition to all other required documents, must provide a proof of Croatian language proficiency. For all points of the Call the applicants who qualify for employment preference under the special regulations should refer to the preference in their application and enclose therewith all evidence as listed in the special regulations governing the priority placement rights, as well as all evidence of eligibility and of absence of any impediment to their exercising of the priority placement rights as stipulated under the special regulations. Such applicants will be given employment preference within this Call over other candidates, under the same terms and conditions of the Call, based on a duly completed, complete and timely application, provided they meet all the terms and conditions of the Call and achieve top result in the selection procedure. The list of supporting documents as set out in: Act on Croatian Homeland War Veterans and their Family Members (Official Gazette Nos. 121/17, 98/19, 84/21, 156/23) . The list of supporting documents as set out in: Act on Civilian Victims of the Homeland War (Official Gazette No. 84/21, 13/26) . An application shall be deemed duly completed and complete if it contains all the data and the supporting documents in keeping with the Call requirements. Incomplete, disorganised, and late applications shall not be taken into consideration, nor will there be a subsequent invitation to the applicants to amend such applications. APPLICANT ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE: The applicants applying under points 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Call who are fully eligible under the formal terms and conditions of the Call may be invited to take part in an interview as part of the selection procedure. If invited, the applicants will receive a separate e-mail advising them of the time and place of the interview. Any applicant who fails to attend the interview at the time and the place as specified in the separate invitation, shall be deemed to have withdrawn from the Call proceedings. The PMF collects and processes personal data of the applicants taking part in the Call for Applications for positions with the aim of verifying their qualifications and eligibility in accordance with the Decision on the Collection, Protection and Processing of Personal Data (CLASSIFICATION No: 035-01/18-01/5; FILE No:251-58-10201-18-2). The closing date for submission of applications for all points of the Call is 30 days after publication in the Official Gazette. The results of the Call will be published on the official website of the PMF: www.pmf.unizg.hr (section: Calls for Applications). Languages: CROATIAN Level: Excellent Additional Information Website for additional job details: https://www.pmf.unizg.hr/natjecaji?@=1p9z9#news_26943 Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb Country: Croatia City: ZAGREB Postal Code: 10000