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In accordance with the The Competitive Hiring Process Code of Charles University, of the Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové of Charles University announces a selection procedure for the following position with submission deadline

August 03, 2026

FaF_VZ2_45: Researcher (junior – postdoc), 0.4 FTE (project NETPHARM)
Non-academic position
Workplace:Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Kralove - Deparment of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Workplace location:Hradec Králové
Salary Tariff:Research Scientists at Universities, VP2
Salary:Starting salary from 24,800 CZK to 24,800 CZK
Expertise:Pharmacology and toxicology
Job Offer Code: 202608-VP2-FaF HK-KFLT-079
The position is financed by the project New Technologies for Translational Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences /NETPHARM, Project No.: CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004607, within the Operation Programme Johannes Amos Comenius (OP JAK), P 1: Research and Development, SO 1.1: Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and deploying advanced technologies,

“This project, No. CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004607: New Technologies for Translational Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences /NETPHARM, is co-financed by the European Union.”


Responsibilities:
  • Independent performance of the research activities in the relevant field.
  • Design and management of work, planning and conducting experiments for WP2, publishing scientific results.
  • Implementation and application of in vitro/ex vivo research methods with the aim of development of novel drugs and investigation of the mechanism of action.
  • Experimental work with isolated enzymes, biological cell material and laboratory animals.
  • Monitoring of interaction of tested compounds with organism at different levels from molecular level to animal experiments.
  • Mathematical processing of the results.
  • Performing parametric and non-parametric statistical analyses.
  • Interpretation of data considering the possibility of its extrapolation to humans and developing application potential.
  • Presentation and publication of the achieved results on an international level.
  • Involvement in the preparation of related national and international projects.
  • Participation in key project activities with an emphasis on application potential.

The estimated monthly wage: 62 000 CZK (1.0 FTE)

The start of work: 1 January 2027, or can be negotiated

Type of employment contract: until 29 February 2028

Employment: part-time (0.4 FTE)

We offer:
  • Work for the prestigious educational and scientific institution of Charles University
  • Interesting work in cutting-edge research in the field of new technologies for translational research in pharmaceutical sciences
  • Opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research and be part of an international interdisciplinary team
  • Possibility of cooperation with foreign experts from all over the world
  • Specialized professional growth and continuous education in a field with the perspective of long-term employment
  • Foreign scientific internships and participation in international conferences

We also offer:
  • Part-time (0.4 FTE)
  • 5 weeks of vacation per year.
  • Possibility of using the services of the FAFÍK Children's Group (a children's group established at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the Charles University in Hradec Králové)
  • Discounted banking services (a package of above-standard benefits for all employees)
  • UK benefits (discounts and benefits for UK employees at external entities)

Detailed information on the benefits offered can be found on the faculty's website www.faf.cuni.cz.

If you send the documents by post, label the envelope containing the application materials with the following: „Job Announcement – NETPHARM Project – FaF_VZ2_45: Researcher (junior)“

We kindly ask you to send your application with all the required documents and attachments, as without them your application will be incomplete, and you cannot be included in the list of candidates.

The announcer reserves the right to cancel the job announcement at any time during the course.

Contact person to provide further information on the content of the work:

prof. Přemysl Mladěnka, PharmD., Ph.D. – Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Phone: +420 495 067 295
Qualification and Other Requirements:
Profile:
  • A researcher who is no more than 7 years beyond the award of his/her academic Ph.D. or its equivalent (ISCED level 8 equivalent).
  • Completed university doctoral studies (Ph.D. degree) in a field of biomedical specialization at a university in the Czech Republic or achieved a comparable degree at a foreign university no later than on the date of employment.
  • Junior researcher H-index ≥ 5 (is an advantage), recommended min. 2 first-authored peer-reviewed publications (preferably with IF ≥ 3), letter of recommendation from 2 experts in the field (at least 1 from a foreign institution), required education in the relevant field of research, experiences with grant application(s) is an advantage, active knowledge of English language.
  • Scientific and publication activity in the field of pharmacology, toxicology and/or biochemistry.
  • Experience with in vitro/ex vivo testing of effects of compounds at different levels (isolated enzymes, cell cultures, isolated blood cells and animal models).
  • Previous experience in pharmacology, toxicology and/or biochemistry is an advantage.
  • Education and PhD degree in a biomedical field related to biopharmaceutical research is an advantage.

Other knowledge and skills:
  • Prerequisites for excellent research work
  • Flexibility, diligence, thoroughness, and responsibility
  • Good organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team
  • High level of work commitment
  • Strong willingness to learn new things continuously


Required education:Ph.D., CSc, Th.D. or comparable education abroad
Required language skills:English - B2 Independent User
Employment Type and Scope:Part time employment, 16 hours per week
Expected Start Date:January 01, 2027 or negotiable
Duration of Contract:1 year

APPLICATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications with a motivation letter, detailed academic CV, an overview of experience, copies of university diploma, and/or confirmation of academic and education degrees, and an acknowledgment about providing personal data should be sent by post or email to Lenka Hulajová, DiS. – Personnel Department, Faculty of Pharmacy of Charles University, at the address Akademika Heyrovského 1203, 500 03 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic, until the disclosed deadline (hr@faf.cuni.cz).

The application form and agreement including an acknowledgement about providing personal data are available for download on the faculty website.

Application Submission Deadline:August 03, 2026 at 23:59 CEST
Documents Required for the Application:
  • filled-in application form
  • structured CV
  • list of scientific and publication activity
  • education credentials, proof of academic degrees and ranks
  • motivation letter
  • letter(s) of recommendation
Minimum number of letters of recommendation required: 2
Email contact:hr@faf.cuni.cz

Published On: July 03, 2026
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