About Position/Job
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, invites applications for the position of Assistant in Humanities, specialising in Archaeology, at the General Medieval and National Archaeology Section. This role is offered under the Young Researchers’ Career Development Project – Training New Doctoral Students (code DOK-2025-02), led by Prof. Krešimir Filipec. The project is connected with the TerraNullbord IP-2022-10-9121 initiative and focuses on medieval and national archaeology research. The position offers full-time employment with hands-on fieldwork, participation in archaeological documentation, and the use of software tools such as AutoCAD and QGIS. It is ideal for candidates with a Master’s degree in Archaeology who meet the requirements for doctoral programme admission and wish to advance their career in research, teaching, and field archaeology.
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Position/Job Details
- Position: Assistant in Humanities (Archaeology)
- Institution: University of Zagreb
- Department: General Medieval and National Archaeology Section
- Research field: History / Archaeology
- Location: Zagreb-Trnje, Croatia
- Number of posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Temporary, Master-level position
- Start Date (Anticipated): November 2025
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week
- Salary Range: Not specified
- Required Degree/Diploma: Master
Research area
- Medieval Archaeology
- National Archaeology
- Archaeological Documentation and Fieldwork
- Archaeological Mapping and GIS (QGIS, AutoCAD)
- Croatian Archaeology Heritage
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Archaeology
- Eligibility for admission to the doctoral programme in Archaeology
- Croatian language proficiency (native or advanced)
- Driver’s license for fieldwork participation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with archaeological documentation
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and QGIS
- Specialisation in medieval archaeology
- Previous fieldwork experience
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct archaeological field research and documentation
- Assist in teaching and research activities within the Department of Archaeology
- Prepare bibliographies, offprints, and reports of scientific activities
- Collaborate on the Young Researchers’ Career Development Project
- Participate in project-related training and conferences
Application Process
How to Apply:
Applications, including the required documents, should be submitted to: Filozofski fakultet u Zagrebu, Urudžbeni ured, Ivana Lučića 3, 10000 Zagreb.
Electronic submission (USB flash drive) for CV, bibliography, and scientific/professional activities is required.
Required Documents:
- Signed CV (max 1 page)
- Croatian Pension Insurance certificate (HZMO)
- Proof of required academic title/degree
- Bibliography and offprints of relevant publications
- Certificate of diploma recognition (if obtained abroad)
- Proof of citizenship; foreign applicants require Croatian language certificate
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 19 November 2025
- Deadline: 19 December 2025 – 12:59 (Europe/Zagreb)
- Interview: TBA
Useful Links
- Institution Website: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb
- Official Notifications: click here
- Apply now: Submit Application
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