Teaching and Research Assistant in Psychology in University of Rijeka – Croatia

Summary

The University of Rijeka’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks a Teaching and Research Assistant in the Department of Psychology. The role involves teaching clinical and/or health psychology at undergraduate and graduate levels and supporting departmental research activities. Candidates must hold a master’s degree or equivalent in psychology, have 1‑4 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate excellent command of Croatian. The position is a temporary full‑time contract (40 hours/week) starting 1 December 2026, with no EU‑programme funding. Application materials include a self‑signed letter, CV, degree certificates, transcript, ID copy, and evidence of additional training. The deadline is 11 November 2026.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Psychology
Position Type	Teaching and Research Assistant
Discipline	Psychology
Research Area	Clinical and health psychology
Degree Required	Master's degree or equivalent in Psychology
Experience	1-4 years of experience
Funding	Not funded by an EU programme
Contract Duration	Temporary, full-time (40 hours per week)
Language	Croatian
Deadline	2026-11-11
Employer Address	Sveučilišna avenija 4, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
Employer Contact	[email protected], +385 51 265 602

About the Project

The assistant will contribute to the Department of Psychology’s research agenda by supporting ongoing projects in clinical and health psychology, assisting with data collection, analysis, and literature review, while also delivering teaching modules at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach clinical and/or health psychology at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Support the research activities of the Department of Psychology

Required Skills

• Excellent command of Croatian
• 1‑4 years of experience in clinical or health psychology
• Teaching ability in clinical and health psychology
• Additional certificates, courses, workshops, and conference participation are desirable

Who Should Apply

Applicants with a master’s degree or equivalent in psychology, 1‑4 years of experience in clinical or health psychology, and excellent Croatian language skills. Preference is given to those with at least two years of work experience in the field and additional certificates or conference participation.

About the Employer

The University of Rijeka, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Psychology, located in Rijeka, Croatia, offers this temporary teaching and research assistant position.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline?

11 November 2026 at 23:59.

Is the position funded?

No, it is not funded by an EU programme.

What language proficiency is required?

Excellent command of Croatian; proof required for non‑native speakers.

How many positions are available?

One position.

What is the contract type?

Temporary full‑time (40 hours per week) starting 1 December 2026.