The University of Maribor has published a 2026 Public Call for Early-Stage Researcher Candidates, offering an exceptional opportunity for developing a research career.

The purpose of the call is to select Early-Stage Researcher Candidates who will participate in research work during their doctoral studies until the completion of their PhD at the University of Maribor, based on a fixed‑term employment contract.

Only timely and complete applications from candidates who meet the call requirements will be considered in the selection process. An application will be deemed incomplete if the candidate fails to submit the mandatory documents and evidence required by the public call, or if the application does not clearly demonstrate whether the candidate meets the eligibility criteria.

The University of Maribor is offering 18 positions for Early-Stage Researcher Candidates at the following faculties:

• Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science – 4 positions.
• Faculty of Mechanical Engineering – 4 positions.
• Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering – 3 positions.
• Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics – 2 positions.
• Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security – 1 position.
• Faculty of Economics and Business – 2 positions.
• Faculty of Medicine – 1 position.
• Faculty of Law – 1 position.

Candidates who are not yet enrolled in a doctoral study programme must apply to the Call for Enrolment in Postgraduate Study Programmes at the University of Maribor in the Academic Year 2026/2027. Enrolment in doctoral studies must be completed via the eVŠ online portal.

Application deadline: Applications submitted to the email address raziskujmo@um.si by Tuesday, 21 April 2026, will be considered timely.

More information and the full call documentation are available in the published call.

Don’t miss the opportunity to pursue research work at the University of Maribor!