Vacancy for a Research Assistant VII/2-I - vacant
A vacancy exists for an Independent Expert Adviser in Research VII/2-II (in-house hydrogeological engineer), (DM code H027010) at OE Groundwater and hydrogeology.
In addition to the general conditions laid down in the labour law regulations, candidates applying for a vacancy in the Groundwater and Hydrogeology unit must fulfil the following conditions:
- at least a specialisation in higher education (previous) or at least a university degree (previous) or at least a master's degree (second Bologna cycle)
Job description:
- Acquiring, managing and implementing complex projects / managing a specialised segment of work in the OE
- Performing professional tasks independently
- Perform complex data processing
- Advice in your field of work
- Mentoring younger colleagues
- Publication of expert contributions
- Continuing education and keeping up with global developments
- Work in the laboratory, in the field and underground if necessary
- Work as directed by the project manager
- Other work as assigned by the Head of Unit or the Director
Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge and experience:
- With a technical degree
- With experience in the field of work
- With a category B driving licence
- Knowledge of hydrogeological topics covering the basics of geology and hydrogeology
- With the ability to analyse and process hydrogeological data
- With the ability to work and communicate as a team
- With a good knowledge of English
- Basic knowledge of spatial data processing tools (ACAD, ArcGIS or QGIS)
- Fieldwork is foreseen.
The successful candidate will be offered a fixed-term contract for a renewable period of 2 years, with a probationary period of 4 months.
Electronic applications, together with a curriculum vitae and supporting evidence of eligibility (marked 'Application for the post of Independent Expert Adviser in a Research Area - Hydrogeological Engineer'), should be submitted by 6.3.2026 email kadrovska@geo-zs.si. The validity of the application is not conditional on an electronic signature.
Terms used in the Call for Proposals that are written in the masculine grammatical form are used neutrally and apply equally to all genders.