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ref. no.: UKMFF/667830/2025

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 February 10, 2026

Academic Researcher at Department of Physics of Materials

Academic position
Workplace:Faculty of Mathematics and Physics - School of Physics - Department of Physics of Materials
Workplace location:Praha
Salary Tariff:Research Scientists at Universities, VP2
Salary:Starting salary from 45,000 CZK to 55,000 CZK
Expertise:Materials physics, in particular active knowledge of methods of microstructural characterization and thermomechanical properties of materials
Job Offer Code: 202602-VP2-MFF-KFM-112

Job Responsibilities:

  • Teaching: Active involvement in teaching courses offered by the Department of Physics of Materials, including preparation and delivery of lectures, seminars, and laboratory exercises. Contribution to the development of teaching methods and educational materials.
  • Research Activities: Participation in solving current scientific challenges within the department. Engagement in research projects, including grant proposal preparation, experimental work, and data analysis.
  • Publication Activities: Regular publication of research results in peer-reviewed journals, presentation at scientific conferences, and collaboration with national and international research institutions
Qualification and Other Requirements:

Knowledge and experience in microstructure characterization methods, including the operation and data analysis of scanning electron microscopy, electron backscatter diffraction, and energy dispersive spectroscopy. Skilled in the interpretation and analysis of transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction results. Experienced in advanced thermal analysis techniques such as DSC, dilatometry, electrical resistivity measurements, and related methods.

Ph.D. in a relevant field. Professional experience in the corresponding area, a positive attitude toward teaching, and the ability to integrate research activities with education. Consistent publication activity in the field. A postdoctoral research stay abroad of at least six months is required. Experience in supervising students (master’s theses, student research projects). The candidate should be able to teach in both Czech and English.

Required education:Ph.D., CSc, Th.D. or comparable education abroad
Required language skills:
  • Czech - B2 Independent User
  • English - B2 Independent User
Employment Type and Scope:Full time employment, 40 hours per week
Expected Start Date:July 01, 2026 or negotiable

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:February 10, 2026 at 23:59 CET
Documents Required for the Application:
  • structured CV
  • list of scientific and publication activity
  • education credentials, proof of academic degrees and ranks
  • letter(s) of recommendation
Minimum number of letters of recommendation required: 1
Email contact:positions@matfyz.cuni.cz

Published On: November 14, 2025


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