Miha Humar

GreenHer Centre of Excellence and the University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty are inviting applications for a fully funded four-year PhD position in Wooden Built Heritage Conservation . The doctoral researcher will work on the sustainable preservation of built wooden cultural heritage, with a strong focus on traditional methods and their scientific evaluation. Research themes include timber selection and logging , wood processing and protection , craftsmanship and construction , and climate-change adaptation . The project combines wood science , heritage science , materials science , environmental science , and conservation-oriented research. The successful candidate will document traditional craft practices, assess sustainability, moisture performance, weathering resistance, and relevance under changing climatic conditions, and develop practical recommendations that connect traditional knowledge with modern conservation approaches. In addition to the research work, the PhD researcher will contribute to experimental planning, data analysis, scientific and professional publications, and national/international research proposals. The position is based at the GreenHer Unit, University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty , and the degree is awarded by the University of Ljubljana. Eligibility: applicants may hold a master’s degree in engineering or technical sciences, natural sciences, heritage science, social sciences, or the humanities. Funding: 100% funded, including tuition fees, plus a budget for travel and research consumables. Deadline: the doctoral programme application and all supporting documents must be submitted via the eVŠ portal by 21 August 2026 at 23:59 CEST . Interviews are scheduled for the morning of the same day. How to apply: use the application link provided in the post, then complete the doctoral enrolment process through the eVŠ portal. Review the doctoral enrolment information before submitting your documents.