Project Associate – Professional Associate in the System of Science and Higher Education for work on the project INANTRO_Connect – Building Bridges for Excellence in Multi-Omics, at the Institute for

9 Mar 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Institute for Anthropological Research

Research Field

Anthropology » Other

Researcher Profile

Other Profession

Positions

Research Support Positions

Application Deadline

19 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Zagreb)

Country

Croatia

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

20

Offer Starting Date

11 Mar 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

Pursuant to Article 32 of the Statute of the Institute for Anthropological Research and the Decision of the Scientific Council of the Institute for Anthropological Research adopted at its 257th session held on 4 February 2026, and in accordance with the Act on Higher Education and Scientific Activity (Official Gazette No. 119/2022), the Institute for Anthropological Research hereby announces the following

PUBLIC CALL

for the selection and employment

– for the position Project Associate – Professional Associate in the System of Science and Higher Education for work on the project INANTRO_Connect – Building Bridges for Excellence in Multi-Omics, at the Institute for Anthropological Research (1 position) at 50% of full-time working hours.

The employment contract shall be concluded for a fixed term at 50% of full-time working hours, with a probation period of six months, for the maximum duration of the project phase for which the professional associate is employed under this call, or at most for the duration of the project funding.

Mandatory requirements

In addition to the general requirements for establishing an employment relationship under the provisions of the applicable Labour Act, applicants must meet the requirements prescribed by the Act on Higher Education and Scientific Activity (Official Gazette No. 119/2022), the Statute, and the Regulation on the Organization of Positions and Jobs of the Institute for Anthropological Research
(https://inantro.hr/o-institutu/dokumenti/ ) and must have:

• a completed university graduate study programme in the interdisciplinary field of science or natural sciences
• active knowledge of the English language
• advanced computer skills

Preference in employment will be given to candidates who also meet additional requirements related to the project’s professional field, such as:

• demonstrated experience in bioinformatics
• knowledge of omics technologies
• knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence
• experience working with biobank data
• developed analytical skills and the ability to independently solve problems in multidisciplinary teams
• work experience or residence abroad
• high professional standards and motivation
• experience in teamwork in domestic and international environments

Job description

• administrative and organizational management of the project
• maintaining project documentation in accordance with the funder’s rules
• participation in establishing the project management structure, defining responsibilities and communication channels
• organization and coordination of regular project meetings
• monitoring the implementation of project activities, deadlines, performance indicators and key results
• preparation, collection and processing of data for technical and financial reports
• participation in the preparation and submission of project reports to the competent funding authority
• communication and coordination with the project team, project leader and competent institutions
• monitoring the compliance of the project with legal, administrative and ethical requirements
• supporting the project leader in resolving operational and administrative issues during project implementation
• participation in the preparation of project documentation
• performing other tasks related to project implementation as instructed by the project leader

The application must include:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• copy of the diploma or certificate of completion of a university graduate or equivalent study programme
• motivation letter
• proof of citizenship (for foreign applicants)
• proof of knowledge of the Croatian language at level B2 (for foreign applicants)

Applications are open to persons of all genders (Article 13, paragraph 2 of the Gender Equality Act, Official Gazette No. 116/03).

Persons who are entitled to employment priority under the Act on Croatian Homeland War Veterans and Members of Their Families (OG 121/17, 98/19, 84/21, 156/23), the Act on Professional Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with Disabilities (OG 157/13, 152/14, 39/18, 32/20), the Act on the Protection of Military and Civilian War Invalids (OG 33/92, 57/92, 77/92, 27/93, 58/93, 02/94, 76/94, 108/95, 108/96, 82/01, 103/03, 148/13, 98/19), or another special regulation must refer to such regulations and, in addition to proof of meeting the competition requirements, submit documentation proving their entitlement to employment priority in accordance with the relevant legislation.

Applications with the required documentation must be submitted within 8 days from the publication of the call in the Official Gazette, electronically to the email address: natjecaji@inantro.hr , with the subject line:

“For the call – Associate position on the project INANTRO_Connect”

Late applications and applications without the required documentation will not be considered.

Candidates will be informed of the selection results in accordance with legal regulations. Candidates who receive a positive evaluation in the interview will be invited to complete a task assessing advanced computer skills.

By submitting an application, the candidate is considered to have given consent to the Institute for Anthropological Research, Zagreb, to collect and process personal data contained in the application and accompanying documentation for the purpose of candidate selection. Personal data collected will be processed in accordance with the applicable regulations.

Where to apply

E-mail

natjecaji@inantro.hr

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

In addition to the general requirements for establishing an employment relationship under the provisions of the applicable Labour Act, applicants must meet the requirements prescribed by the Act on Higher Education and Scientific Activity (Official Gazette No. 119/2022), the Statute, and the Regulation on the Organization of Positions and Jobs of the Institute for Anthropological Research
(https://inantro.hr/o-institutu/dokumenti/ ) and must have:

• a completed university graduate study programme in the interdisciplinary field of science or natural sciences
• active knowledge of the English language
• advanced computer skills

 

Specific Requirements

Preference in employment will be given to candidates who also meet additional requirements related to the project’s professional field, such as:

• demonstrated experience in bioinformatics
• knowledge of omics technologies
• knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence
• experience working with biobank data
• developed analytical skills and the ability to independently solve problems in multidisciplinary teams
• work experience or residence abroad
• high professional standards and motivation
• experience in teamwork in domestic and international environments

Languages

CROATIAN

Level

Mother Tongue

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Anthropology » Other

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

institute for Anthropological Research

Country

European Commission

State/Province

Croatia

City

Zagreb

Postal Code

10000

Street

Gajeva 32

Contact

City

Zagreb

Website

http://www.inantro.hr

Street

Ljudevita Gaja 32, PO box 290

Postal Code

10000

E-Mail

ured@inantro.hr

STATUS: EXPIRED

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