Open positions

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 15, 2025

Academic researcher at the Astronomical Institute

Academic position
Workplace:Faculty of Mathematics and Physics - School of Physics - Astronomical Institute of Charles University
Workplace location:Praha
Salary Tariff:Research Scientists at Universities, VP2
Expertise:Theory of planetary and protoplanetary systems
Job Offer Code: 202509-VP2-MFF-AUUK-061

Academic researcher at the Astronomical institute of Charles university. Independently solving scientific problems in the field of planetary and protoplanetary systems with expertise in hydrodynamic simulations. Preparation and lecturing of a course on theory of exoplanets for master level students, participation on lecturing the course "Elementary processes in astrophysics" (NAST024). Supervising bachelor and master theses. Expected amount of teaching is 2 hours per week.

Position is supported from institutional budget for three years. Starting salary is 70,000 Kč per month + meal allowances.

Qualification and Other Requirements:

Publication activity in the field of numerical modeling of planetary and protoplanetary systems in international refereed journals, proven ability to obtain grant funds, ability to integrate scientific and pedagogical work, including the supervision of student theses.

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:3 years

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.


Candidates who progress to the second round of the selection procedure will be invited to 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 15, 2025 at 23:59 GMT+0200
Documents Required for the Application:
  • structured CV
  • list of scientific and publication activity
  • education credentials, proof of academic degrees and ranks
Email contact:

Published On: June 13, 2025




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