Razpisujemo dve doktorski štipendiji Janka Jamnika za perspektivno mlado raziskovalko ali raziskovalca s področja kemije in sorodnih ved

Razpisujemo dve doktorski štipendiji Janka Jamnika
za perspektivno mlado raziskovalko ali raziskovalca
s področja kemije in sorodnih ved

Na razpis se lahko prijavijo kandidati (M/Ž), ki bodo do konca septembra leta 2025 zaključili študij VII/2. stopnje s področja kemije in sorodnih ved (npr. kemija, kemijska tehnologija, farmacija, fizika, matematika, biokemija, biotehnologija, biologija, mikrobiologija, molekularna biologija, materiali...) in se še nikoli niso vpisali na doktorski študij.

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A Call for Two Janko Jamnik Doctoral Scholarship
for Promising Early-Stage Researchers
in Chemistry and Related Sciences

Applicants (M/F) who will complete their studies of the VII/2 level in chemistry and related sciences (e.g. chemistry, chemical technology, pharmacy, physics, mathematics, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, microbiology, molecular biology, materials...) by the end of September 2025, and have never enrolled in doctoral studies, can apply for the open competition.

The scholarship will cover the salary of the selected applicant, the enrollment fee for the doctoral study, and a visit to one conference per year of his/her choice, as well as the costs for a six-month training program abroad.

Izbrana/-i kandidata/-ki morata v roku za vpis izpolnjevati vse pogoje za vpis na doktorski študij v študijskem letu 2025/2026 na enem od doktorskih programov Univerze v Ljubljani. Kandidata/-ki si bosta v dogovoru z enim od vodij odseka na Kemijskem inštitutu izbral/-a ustrezno temo in mentorja za svoje doktorsko delo. Seznam možnih tem za letošnji razpis je objavljen na spletni strani Kemijskega inštituta, in se sproti dopolnjuje. Za več informacij o posamezni temi lahko kandidati/-tke kontaktirajo navedene mentorje.

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The selected applicant must fulfill all the conditions for enrollment in doctoral studies in the academic year 2025/2026 at one of the doctoral programs of the University of Ljubljana, within the enrollment deadline. The applicant will select an appropriate topic and mentor for his/her doctoral thesis, in agreement with one of the heads of departments at the National Institute of Chemistry. The list of potential topics for this year's open competition is published in the attachment below and is regularly updated. For more information on each topic, applicants can contact the mentors mentioned.

Z izbranima kandidatoma/-kama se bosta, po predložitvi dokazil o izpolnjevanju pogojev razpisa in pogojev za vpis, sklenili pogodba o zaposlitvi za delovno mesto »asistent/-ka – Z«, s šifro delovnega mesta »H017001-Z« in dogovor o izvajanju usposabljanja in izobraževanja, ki bo natančneje urejal pravice in obveznosti izbrane/-ga kandidatke/-a, njenega/njegovega mentorja/-ica in javno-raziskovalnega zavoda. Pogodba o zaposlitvi se bo sklenila za obdobje do pridobitve doktorata oziroma za največ 4 leta.

Kandidat/-ka naj ob prijavi pošlje:
• življenjepis;
• vsaj dve priporočilni pismi;
• motivacijsko pismo (ena A4 stran);
• esej na eno od naslednjih tem spodaj (ena A4 stran):

- Energija in okolje v prihodnosti: sovražnika ali prijatelja?
- Kako bo umetna inteligenca izboljšala življenje
- Ali so genetskim boleznim šteti dnevi?


MOTIVACIJSKO PISMO

V motivacijskem pismu naj kandidat na kratko razloži, zakaj si želi nadaljevati kariero na Kemijskem inštitutu kot doktorski študent. Motivacijsko pismo naj vsebuje:
- kratek povzetek kandidatovih dosežkov tekom študija;
- kratek opis področij, ki kandidata najbolj zanimajo v zvezi z bodočim doktorskim študijem;
- kaj ga najbolj motivira za delo v znanosti;
- opis preteklih izkušenj in drugih kompetenc, zaradi katerih bo kandidat dober znanstvenik.

Motivacijsko pismo naj bo napisano na eni A4 strani (robovi 2 cm), pisava Times New Roman 12pt, ena vrstica razmika med vrsticami.

ESEJ

V eseju naj kandidat/-ka na kratko diskutira na eno od treh predlaganih tem. Esej naj bo pripravljen na predlogi, ki je priloga tega razpisa in je objavljena na spletni strani Kemijskega inštituta.

Kriteriji za izbor
Odličnost raziskovalnih in študijskih dosežkov tekom študija: 6 točk
Esej: 4 točke

Prijave bo ocenjevala 5-članska strokovna komisija, odločitev o izbranem kandidatu pa bo javno razglašena.

Prijave pošljite po pošti do 31. 5. 2025 na naslov Kemijski inštitut, Hajdrihova 19, Ljubljana, z oznako: »Javni natečaj - doktorska štipendija Janka Jamnika« in s pripisom »Ne odpiraj« ali po e pošti na ivana.popov.jovanovic(at)ki.si Za dodatne informacije se kandidati/-ke lahko obrnejo na kadrovsko službo Kemijskega Inštituta; na tel. št. 01/47 60 544, e-mail: ivana.popov.jovanovic(at)ki.si
Priloge:
• predloga za esej
https://www.ki.si/fileadmin/user_upload/datoteke-splosno/Razpisi/2024/Predloga_za_Esej_2024.docx
• teme za doktorsko štipendijo Janka Jamnika 2025
https://www.ki.si/fileadmin/user_upload/datoteke-splosno/Razpisi/2025/Teme_za_doktorsko_stipendijo_Janko_Jamnik__SLO_2025-1.docx

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After the submission of proof of fulfillment of the conditions of the tender and the conditions for enrollment, the selected candidate will conclude an employment contract for the position of "Associate - Z", code of the position “H017001-Z«, and an agreement on the implementation of training and education, which will more detailed regulate the rights and obligations of the selected candidate, his/her mentor, and institute. The employment contract will be concluded for the period until a doctoral degree is obtained, or for a maximum of 4 years.

The application must include:
• CV;
• At least two letters of recommendation;
• Letter of motivation (one A4 page);
• Essay on one of the following topics (one A4 page):
- Energy and the Environment in the Future: Enemies or Friends?
- How Artificial Intelligence Will Improve Life
- Are the Days of Genetic Diseases Numbered?
LETTER OF MOTIVATION

In the letter of motivation, the applicant should briefly explain why he/she wishes to continue his/her career at the National Institute of Chemistry as a doctoral student. The letter of motivation should include:
- A summary of the applicant's achievements during his/her studies;
- A brief description of the fields the applicant is most interested in for future doctoral study;
- What motivates him/her most to work in science;
- A description of prior experience and other competencies that will make the applicant a good scientist.

The letter of motivation should be written on one A4 page (2 cm margins), in Times New Roman 12pt font, with one line spacing between lines.

ESSAY

The applicant should briefly discuss one of the three proposed topics in the essay. The essay should be written on the template published on the website of the National Institute of Chemistry.

Selection criteria:
Excellence in research and study achievements during studies: up to 6 points
Essay: up to 4 points

A 5-member expert committee will evaluate applications, and the decision on the selected applicant will be publicly announced.

Applications should be sent to the National Institute of Chemistry, Hajdrihova 19, Ljubljana, by 31 May 2025, quoting: "Open tender – Janko Jamnik Doctoral Scholarship" with the annotation "Do not open" or send by e-mail: ivana.popov.jovanovic(at)ki.si Applicants may contact the Human Resources Department of the National Institute of Chemistry at 01/47 60 544 or by e-mail: ivana.popov.jovanovic(at)ki.si
Attachments:
• Essay template
• Topics for the Janko Jamnik Doctoral Scholarship for Promising Early-Stage Researchers in Chemistry and Related Sciences for 2025