Michal Pavelka

doc. RNDr. Michal Pavelka Ph.D.

Associate professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University



Expertise and focus:

Apart from teaching, I have experience with supervision of students, Bc., Mgr. and Ph.D., as well as postdocs. I am a professional in mathematical, physical, and partly chemical sciences (mathematical modeling).


Form of mentoring meetings:

Either way, online or offline

Has an experience in:

Academic career,

Career in the public sector


Link to CV


Previous mentoring experience: 

Motivation: 

I would like to improve my skills when helping colleagues and students, and to extend my network.


Career guidance topics you can discuss with the mentor: 

  • Identifying and utilizing one's skill set

  • Creating a career plan, strategy

  • Asking essential life questions

  • Career change, change of field

  • Differences between academic and non-academic careers

  • Navigating the job market, employment opportunities


Research related experience the mentor is ready to share with the mentee: 

  • Preparation of scientific publications - how to do it correctly, efficiently, and with quality

  • Grant writing process, grant application consultation

  • Consultation on preparation for a job interview

  • Networking - introducing people in the field

  • Participating in events together with a mentee (conferences, symposia, fairs, etc.)

  • Utilizing the potential of international internships, conferences, etc.

  • Path to an academic position abroad

  • Project management

  • Managing both family life and carreer




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