Open positions in LARES

Date of last update: 27-Nov-2025.

Currently open positions and their corresponding research projects and themes:

  • junior researcher

Junior researcher position is available for the project UrbanSPARC with contract offered until 31 December 2028. More info on the project can be found at https://www.lares.fer.hr/lares/careers/open_positions/urbansparc. Number of positions: 1.
  • researcher

Researcher position is available for the project UrbanSPARC with contract offered until 31 December 2028. More info on the project can be found at https://www.lares.fer.hr/lares/careers/open_positions/urbansparc. Number of positions: 1.
  • experienced researcher

Experienced researcher position is available for the project UrbanSPARC with contract offered until 31 December 2028. More info on the project can be found at https://www.lares.fer.hr/lares/careers/open_positions/urbansparc. Number of positions: 1.

  • lead researcher

Lead researcher position is available for the project UrbanSPARC with contract offered until 31 December 2028. More info on the project can be found at https://www.lares.fer.hr/lares/careers/open_positions/urbansparc. Number of positions: 1.

  • postdoc

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  • research assistant

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  • previous positions

projects: CEGLog, T-LOGIC, DECIDE

Job openings on the Mash Opt Energy project: 2 researchers

All interested and motivated candidates are invited to apply for positions within the project:

„Mash Opt Energy: development of a program for automated energy optimization of buildings".

Applications are submitted by sending a cover letter and CV to the e-mail: anita.banjac@fer.hr, indicating the name of the project and the position for which the candidate is applying. 

Applications for the positions are accepted until Sunday, 7 June 2026 at 12:00, and more details about the open positions can be found below.

The project is carried out under call PK.1.1.12 – IRI S3, with funding through the grant program for research and development projects.

The goal of the project is to develop a program for automated energy optimization of buildings by applying advanced methods of data analysis, optimization algorithms and digital models of energy systems, with the aim of increasing energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption in buildings.

The anticipated start date is 1 July 2026. Employment is established for a fixed term for the duration of the project, with an expected duration of 3 years.

The following positions are open within the implementation of the project:

Researcher (2 full-time positions)

Selection requirements:

  • completed university graduate study or university integrated undergraduate and graduate study or professional graduate study in the field of electrical engineering, computing, energy or a related field
  • theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of:
    • machine learning and data analysis
    • development and application of optimization algorithms
    • programming and development of software solutions
    • application of the above methods in the areas of energy systems and/or energy efficiency of buildings
  • experience working on research and development projects
  • desirable experience with tools and programming languages for data processing and algorithm development
  • interest in research and development work
  • ability to work in a team and to perform tasks independently

Job description:

  • participation in research and development activities of the project
  • development and testing of algorithms and software solutions
  • data processing and analysis
  • participation in the development and testing of prototype systems
  • preparation of technical and project documentation
  • participation in scientific work with a high degree of independence in conducting research
  • performing other tasks within the scope of work as determined by the project manager

Incomplete and untimely applications will not be considered.

Author: Anita Banjac
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