[agents] [jobs] Junior researcher (Artificial Intelligence)

[Markus Schatten]

🧠 Job Opening: Junior Researcher (Artificial Intelligence)

*Faculty of Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb*
📍 Varaždin, Croatia | 🕒 Full-time | 📅 3-year contract (May 1, 2025 –
April 30, 2028)
💶 Gross monthly salary: €1,750 – €2,050 *(depends on experience, marital
status, and number of children in accordance with Croatian law)*
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About the Position

The *Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (AI Lab)* at the Faculty of
Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb
<https://www.foi.unizg.hr>, is seeking a *Junior Researcher* to join a
cutting-edge research project on the integration of *large language models
(LLMs)* into enterprise systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a
motivated early-career researcher to contribute to the growing field of
applied AI in business environments.

Learn more about the lab: https://ai.foi.hr
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Responsibilities

As part of the EU-funded project *AppAI – Automation of Business Processes
Driven by Artificial Intelligence* (co-financed by the *European Regional
Development Fund*), your role will include:

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   Conducting industrial research on the use of *LLMs in ERP and document
   management systems*
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   Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in both academic and business
   sectors
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   Developing and evaluating prototypes of AI-powered agents and tools
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   Preparing technical documentation and research outputs

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Required Qualifications

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   Bachelor’s degree in *Information Technology, Computer Science,
   Information Systems*, or a related field
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   Proficiency in *Python*
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   Demonstrated *interest in artificial intelligence*, especially *LLMs*

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Preferred Qualifications

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   Experience with:
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      Development of *artificial agents*
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      *ERP systems*
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      *Pattern recognition*
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      *Natural Language Processing (NLP)*

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What We Offer

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   A 3-year fully funded research position in a reputable academic
   environment
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   Opportunity to work on applied AI research with real-world impact
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   Collaborative environment within the dynamic AI Lab <https://ai.foi.hr>
   community
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   Mentorship from *Prof. dr. sc. Markus Schatten*, Head of the AI Lab

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How to Apply
Application Instructions

Applications are open to individuals of all genders.

Interested candidates are required to submit the following documents:

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   Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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   Proof of academic qualifications

Before the final selection, shortlisted candidates will be invited by the
Faculty for an in-person interview.

The official job announcement will be published in the *Official Gazette of
the Republic of Croatia (Narodne novine)* in the coming days. Interested
candidates are encouraged to contact *Prof. dr. sc. Markus Schatten* at
mschatte at foi.hr for detailed information about the application process.

Applications must be submitted *within 7 days from the date of publication
in the Official Gazette* to the following email address:
📧 natjecaji at foi.unizg.hr
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Markus Schatten, PhD
Full professor and head of Artificial Intelligence Lab
University of Zagreb
Faculty of Organization and Informatics
Pavlinska 2, 42000 Varazdin, Croatia
http://www.foi.hr/nastavnici/schatten.markus/index.html
http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Markus_Schatten1
http://ai.foi.hr
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