Preservation of Built Wooden Heritage

Note the specific entry requirements, particularly regarding skills and previous education, plus, note that an average Masters grade of 80% is required.

The deadline for applications is 20 Aug 2026.

Any questions you might have about the projects of the application process, please send to info@greenher.uni-lj.si.

The starting salary for a PhD student is €2218 (pre-tax). As a public employee you will be entitled to a summer and a Christmas bonus. For any questions regarding the salary and other HR aspects, please contact sara.matjacic@greenher.uni-lj.si.

Below, short outlines of PhD topics are provided. At the interviews, the applicants are expected to present and discuss their plan for the development of these outlines into PhD projects.

The doctoral researcher will address sustainable preservation of built wooden cultural heritage with an emphasis on traditional techniques of wood selection, processing and protection. The researcher will document traditional craft practices related to timber selection, logging, processing, and traditional construction techniques, and conduct their scientific evaluation in terms of sustainability, moisture impact, weathering resistance, and climate change adaptation. The tasks will include the development and implementation of the experimental research plan, analysis of results, preparation of scientific and professional publications, and the formulation of recommendations for the use of traditional and modern approaches in the protection of wooden cultural heritage. The researcher will take part in the development of national and international research project proposals and contribute to exciting interdisciplinary activities across GreenHer CoE.

Location: The position is based at the GreenHer Unit UL BF / University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty.

Degree: University of Ljubljana

Mentor: The student will be mentored by Prof Dr Miha Humar.

Education requirements: Any completed master course in technical sciences/engineering, natural science, heritage science, social science or humanities.

Funding: This is a 100% funded position, 4 years, covering the fees, and a budget for travel and consumables.

Special notice: the interviews for this position will take place on 21 Aug in the morning. We expect that the shortlisted candidates will familiarize themselves with the process of enrolment and prepare the necessary paperwork by the interview. The preferred candidate will have to submit their application for the programme and upload all the required evidence by 21 Aug 2026, 23:59 CEST on the eVŠ web portal. For more information, see here: https://www.uni-lj.si/en/study/doctoral-study/call-for-enrolment

To apply, follow this link: https://www.uni-lj.si/en/university/public-announcements/rektorat-researcher-greenher-pilot-2-preservation-of-wooden-built-heritage