YOUNG RESEARCHER IN MATHEMATICS (RESEARCH PROGRAMME OF MATHEMATICAL MODELLING AND ENCRYPTION: FROM THEORETICAL CONCEPTS TO EVERYDAY APPLICATIONS)

16 Mar 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Primorska

Research Field

Mathematics » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

Master Positions

Application Deadline

16 Jun 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Country

Slovenia

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

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

In 2026, University of Primorska is announcing four vacancies for young researchers who will train for theprofession of researcher and carry out doctoral studies at UP, on the basis of a full-time employment contract, for a period of up to four years.

Candidates have to have completed second-level study programme in the last four years with average gradeof at least 8.00, in all exams and coursework including the grade of the Master's thesis.

Candidates may apply for vacancies for young researchers under selected mentor:
dr. Aleksander Simonič at UP Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies

Detailed descriptions are in the attachment: "Razpis_MR_2026_ANG"

Where to apply

E-mail

razpis.mr@upr.si

Requirements

Research Field

Mathematics » Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The young researcher must fulfil the conditions laid down in Article 21 of the Rules on Stable Funding ofScientific Research Activities of the University of Primorska (002-21/22 on July 21, 2022):

1.Completed second-level study programme or an education that corresponds to the level of educationobtained through second-level study programmes and is in accordance with the law governing theSlovenian framework of qualifications, 5 ranked at the 8th level, or a comparable study programmeachieved abroad.

2.Not more than four years have passed from the date of the completed education referred to in thepreceding indent until entry into the young researchers funding system. 6 If the candidatehas takenleave arising from parental leave insurance for at least six months, the number of years can beincreased fromfour, by one year for each use of leave. The same applies to longer (at least six months)documented sick leave of the candidate.

3.The candidate must have an average grade of at least 8.00 in all exams and coursework in the second-level study programme (the grade of the Master's thesis is also taken into account). If at the time ofconcluding a contract the candidate is enrolling in the second or third year of a thirdcycle studyprogramme, the average grade of all examinations and coursework of the secondcycle studyprogrammes shall not be deemed relevant.

4.Enrolment in doctoral studies must be carried out through the eVŠ web portal.

Young researcher candidates who are enrolled in an additional year of a third-cycle study programme or whohave already used such status, candidates who have already been funded by the young researchersprogramme and candidates who already hold a doctoral degree, are excluded from the call.

All the informations and conditions are written in the attachment: "Razpis_MR_2026_ANG"

 

Specific Requirements

The criteria for assessing candidates for young researchers are set out in Article 22 of the Rules on StableFunding of Scientific Research Activities of the University of Primorska (002-21/22 on July 21, 2022) and are:

- the average grade of all examinations and coursework (without thesis) in a university secondcycle studyprogramme;
- enrolment in a third-cycle study programme;
- awards and prizes received;
- published articles;
- participation in research work;
- assessment of an interview with the candidate.

Valuation of the criteria and the score for each position of young researcher shall be determined by thefaculties/institute of the UP at which the young researchers will be trained.

Only one candidate can be selected per mentor. In the event of a higher number of candidates, they shall beranked by the sum of the points scored. The best candidate with the highest points score will be selected. Iftwo candidates achieve the same number of points, priority shall be given to the candidate of theunderrepresented sex in a particular research field, insofar as the research field is characterised by animbalance of UP researchers by sex (more than 60 %/40% in favour/disadvantage to one sex).

If the successful candidate withdraws from the candidature or does not deliver the necessary supportingdocuments by the time limit laid down in the call, the next candidate shall be selected according to the sum ofthe points obtained.

All the informations and conditions are written in the attachment: "Razpis_MR_2026_ANG"

Research Field

Mathematics » Other

Internal Application form(s) needed
Razpis_MR_2026_ANG_0.pdf
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UP-MR-Application2026-ANG_0.pdf
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Additional Information
Benefits

The application must contain a completed and signed application form (UP-MR-Application/2026)
and separate annexes.

8.1.Evidence of compliance with the call conditions (mandatory annexes):

1. curriculum vitae,
2. motivational letter,
3. proof of education completed:
- a photocopy of the graduation certificate or certificate of completion of the study programme with which thecandidate is enrolled or will be enrolled in doctoral study, OR
- a statement that the candidate will graduate and submit the certificate referred to in the previous indent bySeptember 24, 2026 at the latest.

If the candidate is not enrolled in a third-cycle study programme for the academic year 2026/27, they provide also:
- official proof of all examinations passed, with grades of examinations and coursework as well as the grade ofthe Master's thesis.

If the candidate is already enrolled in a third-cycle study programme, they provide also:

- certificate of enrolment in the third-cycle study programme,

If the applicant is claiming an extension of the maximum period of time between the date of graduation andthe entry into the young researchers funding system (condition No 2), they provide also:

- a photocopy of the proof of leave under parental leave insurance, or longer (more than six months)documented sick leave.

8.2.Other supporting documents (optional annexes):

1. proof of prizes or awards received:
- a photocopy of prizes and awards, OR
- a photocopy of the decision to grant the prize or award.

2. proof of published scientific articles (authorship or co-authoring is taken into account):
- printout from the WoS and SCOPUS database, AND/OR
- links to the articles published in magazines or conference publications.

3. a description of participation in research work:

- a letter describing the candidate's previous participation in research work (e.g. research work during thestudy, research papers, etc.), which must be certified by a professor with whom they collaborated andstamped by a research or higher education organisation.

Selection process

Timely and complete applications of candidates who meet the call conditions will be included in the selectionprocedure.

Timely applications are those received at the e-mail address razpis.mr@upr.si by June 16, 2026.

Incomplete applications are those for which it is not possible to tell whetherthe candidate fulfils thecall conditions, or applications for which there is no evidence of compliance with the call conditions(mandatory annexes). Incomplete applications will not be taken into account. Candidates will beinformed of the selection in accordance with the Employment Relationships Act.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Primorska, UP FAMNIT

Country

Slovenia

State/Province

KOPER

City

KOPER

Postal Code

6000

Street

Glagoljaška ulica 8

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

Slovenia

City

Koper

Website

https://www.upr.si/en/about-the-university/open-calls--tenders/call-for-employment/call-for-young-researchers-at-the-university-of-primorska-in-2026

Street

Glagoljaška ulica 8

Postal Code

SI-6000

E-Mail

razpis.mr@upr.si

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