Researcher in the field of geography

27 Jan 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Institute of Geography, Slovak Academy of Sciences

Research Field

Geography

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Positions

Postdoc Positions

Application Deadline

27 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Bratislava)

Country

Slovakia

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37, 50

Offer Starting Date

27 Jan 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

We are looking for a motivated researcher who wants to solve actual spatial, environmental, and socio-economic problems using modern data, analytical tools, and computing methods. We expect an active approach, a willingness to learn new technologies, and the ability to translate research into high-quality outputs.

Where to apply

E-mail

geogsekr@savba.sk

Requirements

Research Field

Geography

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Type of work, competencies and responsibilities:

• Research activities within scientific projects.
• Publication activities (especially in journals listed in the CCC, WOS, and SCOPUS databases).
• Presentation of own research results at scientific and popularisation events.
• The applicant must demonstrate analytical thinking in problem-solving, the ability to interact in an international research environment, and effective teamwork.

Other duties of the employee in accordance with the relevant legal norms and internal regulations of the Slovak Academy of Sciences.

Specific Requirements

Employee requirements:

• Expertise – work on scientific projects in the field of geography, publishing activities, (experience in preparing and implementing national or international projects – APVV, VEGA, Horizon, Interreg, etc. is a significant advantage)
• Active knowledge of English language
• IT knowledge
  • working with GIS (QGIS, ArcGIS, or equivalent),
  • experience with analytical or programming tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL) is an advantage,
  • experience with big data, remote sensing, modelling, or automation of analytical processes is welcome.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Geography

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information
Benefits

   An opportunity to work in a stimulating research environment at the SAS
   Engagement in the performance of public service
   Opportunity for professional growth
   Flexible working hours
   Possibility to work from home
   An additional week’s vacation compared to the provisions outlined in the Labour Code
 

Eligibility criteria

   Doctorate (PhD) level education
   Second-level university degree with a minimum requirement of submitting a dissertation by the end of the selection process.
 

Selection process

Principles of Recruitment and Selection of Employees in the Institute of Geography of the Slovak Academy of Sciences:
https://geography.sav.sk/web-data/documents/vnutorne-predpisy/2025_OTS-…

Additional comments

The initial gross monthly salary will be determined in accordance with Act No. 553/2003 Coll., taking into account the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
The current salary scale is available at https://www.slov-lex.sk/ezbierky-fe/pravne-predpisy/SK/ZZ/2025/191/#pre…
 

Type of employment:

• Fixed-term employment
• Full-time, part-time if agreed

In the case of an agreed part-time (reduced) position, the employee will be assigned specific work tasks with predefined and measurable performance indicators, such as the expected number of publications over a period of 1-2 years, involvement in specific project tasks, participation in the preparation of grant applications or project outputs, participation in popularisation events.

 

The position is suitable for candidates with the following educational qualifications:

• Doctorate (PhD) level education
• Second-level university degree with a minimum requirement of submitting a dissertation by the end of the selection process.

Educational background:

• Education in one of the following study programs: physical geography, geoecology and geoinformatics, human geography, regional geography, and possibly other related fields.

 

Personal Attributes and Skills:

• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Eagerness and capacity to acquire new knowledge and skills.
• A responsible work ethic characterised by analytical thinking, consistency, and strong communication skills.

Information on the selection process:

• If you are interested in this employment opportunity, please submit a comprehensive list of the required documents electronically to: geogsekr@savba.sk

List of documents required:

• Europass CV (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sk/documents/curriculum-vitae/templates-instructions ),
• Documentary evidence of education qualification and awarded degrees, including any academic qualifications;
• Evidence of scientific work results, including a list of publications with an emphasis on the quality of outputs (journals listed in the WoS, Scopus, and CCC databases), responses, and citation indicators,
• List of projects completed to date, including the project name, role in the project, project duration, total project budget (or the organisation’s share, if relevant),
• Examples of your own professional and technical work, e.g., examples of program codes (Python, R, SQL, GIS scripts, etc.), description or documentation of technical solutions to research problems in which the applicant participated (spatial data processing, analytical solutions, modelling, data processing automation, etc.), links to public repositories,
• Brief motivation letter (1 to 2 pages) describing your professional focus and research experience, expressing the compatibility of your professional profile with the current projects of the Institute of Geography of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, and indicating the research topics or projects of the institute in which you could actively participate.
• Affidavit of legal capacity;
• Consent with the processing of personal data;

Contact:

• Mgr. Ľubica Beláková, 02/ 57 510 187, geogsekr@savba.sk , https://geography.sav.sk/

Website for additional job details

https://geography.sav.sk/en/news/scientist-2026/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

2

Company/Institute

Institute of Geography, Slovak Academy of Sciences

Country

Slovakia

City

Bratislava

Postal Code

81473

Street

Štefánikova

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

Bratislava

City

Bratislava

Website

http://www.geography.sav.sk/en/

Street

Štefánikova 49

Postal Code

81473

E-Mail

geogsekr@savba.sk

Phone

+421257510187

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