Doctoral Researcher

A doctoral researcher position begins on 1 January 2027 or by agreement during the year 2027. It is also possible to apply for a continuation of the current doctoral researcher employment contract. When determining the length of the employment, previously awarded funding for doctoral studies as well as the planned schedule and stage of the doctoral degree will be taken into account. The duration of a UTUGS‑funded fixed‑term doctoral researcher position is at most four years, but not beyond 31 December 2030. The basis for the fixed-term employment is doctoral researcher's work related to their doctoral studies. In the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Research it is also possible to apply for a doctoral researcher position to carry out a specific component (subproject) of the dissertation. A subproject refers to a clearly defined and delimited research task that can be carried out during the term of employment and results in a concrete outcome (such as data collection, an article, a chapter, or an analysis). When applying for a salaried position to implement such a subproject, its content and implementation must be described in the application form. All applicants must describe in the application form a plan for completing the degree. In addition, up to one‑year positions for 2027 are available for applicants in the final stages of their doctoral research.