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 Department of Surface and Plasma Science

Academic position
Workplace:Faculty of Mathematics and Physics - School of Physics - Department of Surface and Plasma Science
Workplace location:Praha
Salary Tariff:Research Scientists at Universities, VP2
Expertise:Study of processes leading to non-adiabatic expansion of the solar wind into the heliosphere with a focus on the emergence and development of large-scale structures based on the analysis of velocity distribution functions
Job Offer Code: 202509-VP2-MFF-KFPP-057

Scientific and pedagogical work in the field of space plasma physics directed at the emergence and development of large structures based on the analysis of changes in ion distribution functions in the solar wind.

Qualification and Other Requirements:

Academic degree Ph.D. (or equivalent) in a relevant field, professional experience in the field, positive attitude towards pedagogical work, ability to integrate scientific activities, teaching and supervising student work, constant publication activity in the field in impact journals or in equivalent and recognized journals in the field, and experience from stays at foreign workplaces. Extensive experience in processing satellite data from various types of instrumental equipment is also required, with specific experience gained from both current experiments (Parker Solar Probe, Solar Orbiter, Wind) and experiments from previous years (e.g. Helios, Ulysses) being an advantage.

Required education:Ph.D., CSc, Th.D. or comparable education abroad
Required language skills:
  • English - C1 Proficient User
  • Czech - 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 CEST
Documents Required for the Application:
  • structured CV
  • list of scientific and publication activity
  • education credentials, proof of academic degrees and ranks
Email contact:positions@matfyz.cuni.cz

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