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In accordance with the The Competitive Hiring Process Code of Charles University, the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics of Charles University announces opening of the following position with submission deadline September 30, 2025

Postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Chemical Physics and Optics

Academic position
Workplace:Faculty of Mathematics and Physics - School of Physics - Department of Chemical Physics and Optics
Workplace location:Praha
Expertise:Experience with electron microscopy and/or ultrafast optical spectroscopy (experiment)
Job Offer Code: 202509-PD-MFF-KChFO-083

The position is funded by the ERC Starting Grant eWaveShaper (101039339). The position is offered for one year with the possibility of extension for another year if both parties are interested.


The candidate will work in the group of Doc. Martin Kozák. The main focus of the work will be to work on experiments focused on interaction between electrons and photons and application of ultrafast electron microscopy and diffraction in material science for investigation of dynamical phenomena on nanoscale.

Qualification and Other Requirements:

Ph.D. in physics, experience with electron microscopy beyond routine imaging (knowledge of the principles of operation of individual parts of the microscope, ability to set it up and adjust it) and/or experience with the preparation and performance of complex time-resolved laser spectroscopy experiments (pump-probe method or similar).

Required education:Ph.D., CSc, Th.D. or comparable education abroad
Required language skills:English - C1 Proficient User
Employment Type and Scope:Full time employment, 40 hours per week
Expected Start Date:January 01, 2026 or negotiable
Duration of Contract:1 year

APPLICATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Upload the application and the required documents in digital form via the website provided below.


If any recommendation letters are required, the applicant is responsible to ensure that they are properly delivered. The website allows to send requests for recommendation letters which are then uploaded by their authors.

 

In justified cases, e.g., if the applicant completes his doctoral studies in the period between the submission of the application and the date of starting the employment relationship, the applicant must provide proof of the completed doctoral studies before signing the employment contract.

 

Candidates who progress to the second round of the selection procedure will be invited for an interview. The interview may be conducted by means of information and communication technology if justified, at the request of the candidate. The Committee may invite selected candidates to give a lecture to the academic community of the Faculty.

Apply here
Application Submission Deadline:September 30, 2025 at 23:59 CEST
Documents Required for the Application:
  • structured CV
  • list of scientific and publication activity
  • education credentials, proof of academic degrees and ranks
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Published On: August 19, 2025