ANNOUNCEMENT
Call for applications to join the team implementing project BG16RFPR002-1.014-0011 ‘Sustainable Development of the Centre of Excellence “Heritage BG”, funded under the “Scientific Research, Innovation and Digitalisation for Smart Transformation” Programme 2021–2027, Priority 1 ‘Sustainable Development of the Bulgarian Research and Innovation Ecosystem’ (P1), Procedure for the direct award of a grant BG16RFPR002-1.014 ‘Sustainable development of Centres of Excellence and Centres of Competence, including specific infrastructures or their consortia within the National Scientific Research and Innovation System’
Deadline for submission of documents: by 7 October 2026 to the email address project@nasledstvo.bg
| Position | Recognised researcher R2 |
| The topic on which the researcher will be working as part of the project |
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| Education is essential | Doctorate (PhD) The candidate must hold a doctorate in the relevant academic field |
| further professional qualification | publications in reputable scientific journals and at conferences. Where applicable, holding patents or having made inventions is an advantage. |
| Length of service | over 1 year |
| Type of employment contract | part-time – 1 post |
| Term of appointment | from October/November 2026 to 31 December 2027 |
| Position | Researcher R1 |
| The topic on which the researcher will be working as part of the project |
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| Education is essential | Higher education, Master’s degree |
| further professional qualification | N/A |
| Length of service | N/A |
| Type of employment contract | part-time work |
| Term of appointment | from October/November 2026 to 31 December 2027 |
Documents required for application:
• Application letter (free-form, addressed to the project manager of BG16RFPR002-1.014-0011 ‘Sustainable Development of the Centre of Excellence “Heritage BG”’
• Curriculum vitae (CV in European format)
• Higher education degree
• Other diplomas, certificates and evidence of qualifications
Stages of the selection process:
1. Review of candidates’ documents and admission to the procedure of those who meet the requirements.
2. On 8 October 2026 at 10.00 am, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place in Room 220, Rector’s Office.
3. The successful candidate will be appointed to the research team in accordance with the planned schedule of activities for which they are engaged.
For further information:
Lyublyana Spasova
Sofia, 15 Tsar Osvoboditel Boulevard, North Wing, Room 220
Tel: +359 888 524 621
Email: project@nasledstvo.bg
