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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

September 10, 2026

FaF_VZ1_23: Researcher (junior), 0,8 FTE (project NETPHARM)
Non-academic position
Workplace:Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Kralove - Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis
Workplace location:Hradec Králové
Salary Tariff:Research Scientists at Universities, VP2
Salary:Starting salary from 52,080 CZK to 52,080 CZK
Expertise:Organic chemistry/inorganic chemistry/pharmaceutical chemistry/physical chemistry
Job Offer Code: 202609-VP2-FaF HK-KFCHFA-111
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 experimental research activities in a relevant field,
  • immediate escalation of identified risks to a senior position,
  • design, organization of work, planning and conducting of experiments for VZ1, publication of scientific results,
  • design and synthesis of phthalocyanines, BODIPYs and related compounds for applications in photodynamic therapy, sensors or materials chemistry,
  • photophysical experiments of the prepared compounds by UV/vis and fluorescence spectrometry,
  • interpretation of the data obtained, their analysis and rational proposal of further steps in consultation with the supervisor,
  • presentation and publication of the results achieved on an international level,
  • involvement in the preparation of related national and international projects,
  • participation in key project activities with emphasis on application potential.

The estimated monthly wage: 65 100 (1.0 FTE)

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

Type of employment contract: 29 February 2028.

Employment: part-time (0.8 FTE)

We offer:
  • Work for a 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 (0.8 FTE)
  • 5 weeks of vacation per year + 5 personal development days
  • Meal allowance and additional employee benefits provided through the social fund
  • Discounted mobile tariffs for employees and their family members
  • Discounted banking services (a package of above-standard benefits for all employees)
  • 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)
  • 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_VZ1_23: 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. PharmDr. Petr Zimčík, Ph.D. – Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis
Phone: +420 495 067 257
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 the field of chemistry 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 ≥ 3, min. 1 first-authored publication (preferably with IF ≥ 3), completed PhD studies, letter of recommendation from 2 experts in the field (at least 1 from a foreign institution), required education in the relevant field of research, grant activity is an advantage, active knowledge of English language.
  • Research and publication activity in the field of organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry and/or physical chemistry.
  • Experience in photophysical characterization of molecules is an advantage.


Other knowledge and skills:
  • Prerequisites for 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, 32 hours per week
Expected Start Date:January 01, 2027 or negotiable

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:September 10, 2026 at 23:59 GMT+0200
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: August 11, 2026



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