Professional Associate in the Science and Higher Education System to work on the project -BalastIN via EURAXESS

University of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik, Croatia 🇭🇷

Offer Description

The University of Dubrovnik is seeking a motivated Professional Associate to join the research team working on the  project “Development of a Ballast Water Management System to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species (BalastIN)”. The successful candidate will contribute to the implementation of research and project activities related to ballast water management and the prevention of the spread of invasive aquatic species Research Field

  • Biological Sciences
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Marine Sciences
  • Ecology
  • Taxonomy

Where to apply

E-mail: ured@unidu.hr

Skills/Qualifications

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

  • participating in the implementation of project activities and research tasks;
  • conducting field sampling activities;
  • processing and analysing biological samples in the laboratory;
  • participating in zooplankton identification and developing expertise in taxonomy;
  • collecting, processing and analysing research data and contributing to the interpretation of results;
  • assisting in the preparation of project reports and other technical documentation;
  • supporting the organisation and implementation of project activities;
  • contributing to communication, dissemination and visibility activities;
  • providing administrative and organisational support for project implementation;

performing other project-related duties assigned by the Project Coordinator

Specific Requirements

Applicants must fulfil the following requirements:

Essential Qualifications

  • Master’s degree (graduate university degree or equivalent) in Natural SciencesBiotechnical Sciences, or Interdisciplinary Sciences;
  • proficiency in Croatian;
  • proficiency in English;
  • good computer skills;
  • valid Category B driving licence;
  • willingness to participate in fieldwork;
  • ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Information

Benefits: All the benefits prescribed by the Labor Act of the Republic of Croatia and Law on higher education and scientific work.

Eligibility criteria: n/a

Selection process: n/a

Additional comments: n/a

Website for additional job details: http://www.unidu.hr

12 days remaining

Apply by 17 August, 2026

POSITION TYPE

ORGANIZATION TYPE

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL

DEGREE REQUIRED

IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development