List of Post-Doctoral Fellowships ****************************************************************************************** * Faculty of Social Sciences ****************************************************************************************** Title of the research project: From war to peace. Transnational perspectives on establishing order in post-war Central an 1944-1949 The 70th anniversary of the German capitulation has led to an increasing interest in the e developments surrounding the end of World War II and the postwar disorder in Europe. Altho country studies and syntheses of the years 1944-49 grows, there is still a lack of systema studies on how order in Central and Eastern Europe was reestablished and how visions of or to create public consent. Comparing the cases of Czechoslovakia, Poland, East and West Ger World War II in the general framework of the emerging Cold War, it is useful to employ a t perspective on ending postwar disorder and establishing postwar regimes. The proposed proj for interdependencies of the four cases and examine two areas: a) short-term measures of t authorities intended to end violence and secure supplies of food and raw materials, b) mid measures of the different actors (military and civil authorities, emerging parties, etc.) the loyalty of the people. In respect to the latter the focus will be on social policy and offers. Contact person: Doc. PhDr. Ota Konrád, CSc. [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/1086102176599864 Title of the research project: The challenges of the changing global order The global order, established after the end of the Cold War, is rapidly changing. New powe BRICS countries, are on the rise. At the same time, the traditional powers, led by the Uni partly the European Union, do not intend to give their dominance away easily. In addition, actors, multinational corporations, and global civil society groups, constantly challenge nation states as such. In sum, the global order is much less orderly, and messier, than wh ten years ago. The purpose of this project is to explore the various aspects of this drama global order, especially of the non-security realms. It focuses on the role international international law play in its maintenance, and on the foreign policies of the major powers years ago, the landscape of international politics has been redefined by the breakup of th War. This project seeks to contribute to our understanding of what the global order of the will look like. Contact person: Michal Parízek, M.Sc., Ph.D. [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/173585339622475 Title of the research project: Dynamics of sports journalism in Central and Eastern Europe Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism invites international post-docs to apply in the field of sports journalism research. The candidate must have PhD. in Media/Communic equivalent field); the degree should be obtained in 2015 or earlier. The successful post-doc candidate will be a part of quite newly formed team interested in studies. The project would focus on dynamics of sports journalism within the Central and E Sports myths and stereotypes (in relation to nationalism), celebritization and commerciona sports journalism, especially connections between sports journalism and sports business ar analysed. All those topics strongly resonate within sports journalism studies in broader E but have not been very much mapped within CEE region. Contact person: PhDr. Alice Němcová Tejkalová, Ph.D. [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/1465819 lang=en"] Title of the research project: Europeanization of Czech research policy in the Central European context European Union membership of Central European countries, including the Czech Republic, has (Europeanized) all areas of public policies, be it through the channels of legislative obl financial motivation or ideational inspiration. Research policy is no exception in this re Republic and other Central European countries participate in the creation of the European which aims at higher mobility, exchange of ideas and support of excellence across the Euro Research policies, research institutions and individual researchers need to reflect the Eu definition of priorities, objectives and key concepts, such as excellence and interdiscipl same time, the Central European countries have, so far, not been able to use the opportuni by the ERA to full extent and lag behind in many indicators. The project should contribute understanding of the mechanisms and results of the Central European (and particularly Czec in the European Research Area. It should identify the root causes of the current situation obstacles and room for possible improvement in Central European context. It should answer questions, such as Who decides about what gets researched? How and by what criteria is tha made? How does that transform the research environment, economy and society? What are the practice in individual researchers’ and institutions’ involvement in ERA? Contact person: Tomáš Weiss, M.A., Ph.D. [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/1822282488681074/?l Title of the research project: Social media and transformation of citizen participation Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism invites international post-docs to apply in the field of political communication. The candidate must have PhD. in Media/Communicati equivalent field); the degree should be obtained in 2015 or earlier. The successful post-doc candidate will become a member of the established Political Commun Group (PolCoRe), working on the topic “Social media and transformation of citizen particip The project is focused on the study of the role of social media as instruments of politica and citizen participation in the Czech and broader European contexts. After the completion the utilization of social media during European (2014) and Czech national (2013) election project is planning to focus on the analyses of citizen engagement with political content and social network sites in the middle of the election cycle. One of the project’s main ai is the enhancement of its methodological repertoire and the incorporation of analysis of d European databases, such as the Eurobarometer or European Social Survey. The utilization of the EU-wide data sources will enrich the project’s comparative perspect to shed more light on the particularities of the use of online media for political partici citizen engagement in the Czech Republic, and on the relationship between online and offli participation, which belongs to one of the core questions currently examined by the PolCoR Contact person: PhDr. Václav Štětka, Ph.D. [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/1862837718763933/ Title of the research project: Post-socialist memory cultures and media audiences Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism invites international post-docs to apply the field of cultural studies. The candidate must have PhD. in Media/Communication Studies field); the degree should be obtained in 2015 or earlier. The proposed field of research invites enquiry into the issues of post-socialism as a spec formation which co-determines meaning-making processes by the struggles over the memory of totalitarian past. The project focusing on the convergence between memory cultures and med focus on the ways media representations of the past are used for the purposes of sedimenta and securing its continuity. Distortions and reconstitutions of memory are by and large accepted as indisputable facets work which apply to all remembering subjects in all circumstances. Nonetheless, this proje in an assumption that reconstructive tendency is crucially connected to dis/continuity of The discontinued memory which has to handle a transformative rupture, dividing the life co incompatible parts, is necessarily even more reconstructive and certainly it reconstructs specific way. This project will be concerned with the question what are the transformative media-initiated memory of the socialist past in the current post-socialist presence. Contact person: PhDr. Irena Reifová, Ph.D. [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/1761760165186542/ Title of the research project: Political Leadership and Conflict Resolution in Contemporary World – politological perspec Role of political leadership in conflict resolution has made a comeback. Political leaders intensively by political scientists as well by scholars in comparative and development stu 1940s to the 1970s. Recently, however, political science have returned to studying the rol leaders and the exercise of leadership to explain political outcomes. The post-doc. research at the Dept. of Political Science put stress on analysis and method of political leadership in conflict, governance networks (political parties‘ leadership), or disintegrity in contemporary world. Contact person: prof. PhDr. Blanka Říchová, CSc. [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/17960619837 ****************************************************************************************** * First Faculty of Medicine ****************************************************************************************** Title of the research project: Study of potential role of extracellular microRNA in tumor biogenesis and dissemination Background: MicroRNAs are short non-coding RNAs (19-23nt) that negatively regulate gene ex translational repression and/or mRNA of up to 60% of genes. MicroRNAs are often deregulate wherein the individual types of tumors are characterized by a specific profile of microRNA Revolutionary was the discovery of so called extracellular or secreted microRNAs. This is form of microRNA which is in contrast to the longer species of RNA surprisingly stable and in body fluids including serum/plasma, and cerebrospinal fluid. Due to their stability mic used as the biomarkers of disease and tumors. It is well documented that tumor-associated microRNAs are released from the tumor into the where they exhibit extraordinary stability. However, the biological function of these circ in tumor biogenesis, reprogramming gene expression within target cells or intracellular co remaining largely enigmatic. Any knowledge is lacking whether these microRNAs can enter th tissues, and whether they can aide in tumor progression and/or dissemination. Project: In proposed study in vivo and in vitro assays answering these questions of role o microRNAS in tumor biogenesis and metastasis are being developed. We will use xenotranspla model of human CNS lymhomas. The trafficking of microRNAs, their functionality and distrib protein binding partners in body fluids will be studied and characterized. Methods: microRNA isolation and quantification, qRT PCR, molecular cloning and mutagenesis reporter assays, cell culturing and transfections, RNA sequencing, ChIP and ChIP sequencin immunoassays and fluorescent microscopy.   Significance: This project will enlarge an understanding of yet enigmatic role of microRNA and spreading. Candidate should be familiar with the basic cell and molecular biology methods. Bioinforma skills are appreciated. Contact: Vit Pospisil, Msc, PhD. [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/12949469173 Institute of Pathophysiology First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague U Nemocnice 5, 128 53 Praha 2, Czech Republic Tel:   (+420) 224965864 Fax:  (+420) 224912834 Mob: (+420) 732 953372 http://patofyziologie.lf1.cuni.cz/microrna-and-transcription-factors [ URL "http:// patofyziologie.lf1.cuni.cz/microrna-and-transcription-factors"] http://stopka-lab.lf1.cuni.cz [ URL "http://stopka-lab.lf1.cuni.cz"] Title of the research project: Molecular imaging for preclinical research. Two positions: 1) Preclinical MPI/MRI research /Výzkum v oblasti preklinického MPI/MRI 2) Image reconstruction in preclinical imaging /Rekonstrukce obrazu v preklinickém zobrazo We are seeking for two postdoctoral fellows to be involved in small animal in-vivo pharmac imaging. The positions are open in the newly established multimodal Center for Advanced Pr (CAPI) at the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague.  The center is equi CT (Computed Tomography)/ PET (Positron Emission Tomography)/ SPECT (Single-Photon Emissio Tomography) trimodal machine, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imager), Optical Imager (fluorescenc on X-ray background), and with the brand new technology - MPI (Magnetic Particle Imager) t rapid and accurate tracking of superparamagnetic particles on MRI background. The other pl acquisitions for 2016 - 2017 are high-frequency ultrasound (US) with photoacustic mode, an endoscope. The aim of the research is development and evaluation of novel treatments and d techniques with high potential for translation to the clinic. Tracer methods will be used the introduction of a magnetically  labeled molecule in very small concentrations into cel of interest, application to laboratory animal (mouse or rat) and noninvasive tracking of s body. Current research topics include: 1. Hematopoietic stem cell tracking after transplan migration after mobilization. 2. Distribution of muscarinic receptors in mice with acetylc deficiency in CNS. 3. Mesenchymal stem cell tracking in plastic surgery. 4. Photosensitize photodynamically treated tumors.   Following positions are offered: • One position for MPI/MRI technique. The successful candidate should have good background for preclinical or clinical imaging. It is expected involvement in the development, appl evaluation of the new molecular imaging approaches, and in SPIO tracer optimization. • One position for image reconstruction from different imaging modalities. The successful should have good background in preclinical/clinical image processing. It is expected inv reconstruction of images obtained from CT, MRI, MPI, in SW evaluation and improvement. Contact: RNDr. Ludek Sefc, CSc. [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/178058970138 Institute of Pathophysiology First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague U Nemocnice 5, 128 53 Praha 2, Czech Republic Tel:   (+420) 224965930 sefc(zavinac)cesnet.cz [ MAIL "sefc(zavinac)cesnet.cz"] ****************************************************************************************** * CEFRES - Centre français de recherche en sciences sociales supported by the Charles Univ ****************************************************************************************** www.cefres.cz [ URL "http://www.cefres.cz"] CEFRES’s scientific policy revolves around three cross-cutting research areas. Each calls approach, both methodological and topical, without restriction to a specific cultural regi research area interdisciplinary dialogues may emerge between jurists, political scholars, sociologists, anthropologists, theologians, literary historians, geographers, art historia and philosophers. Specific programs revolving around these various research areas will be the CEFRES researchers commit to precise projects, whether individual or collective. We in European and international research projects that include digital humanities (digital reso publishing). Individual research and cooperative projects may fit in one or several areas. Application packages must be submitted by 28 August 2015 electronically in an email entitl “Application to UK Post-Doctoral Positions at CEFRES” at: clararoyer(zavinac)cefres.cz [ M "clararoyer(zavinac)cefres.cz"] . Contacts CEFRES Štěpánská 35 CZ-111 21 Prague 1 Phone: +420 224 921 400  E-mail: clararoyer(zavinac)cefres.cz [ MAIL "clararoyer(zavinac)cefres.cz"] www.cefres.cz [ URL "http://www.cefres.cz"] Research Area 1 – Displacements, DépaysementS and DISCREPANCIES: PEOPLE, Knowledge and Pra Research in this area aims at further developing understandings of displacements that impa knowledge and practices by exploring the ways they are transformed as they pass through sp The term ‘displacement’ covers the whole scope of mobilities, flows and circulations relat material and cultural goods and to ideas. Displacement entails renegotiating and reshaping affects. Indeed, it involves crossing borders, whether symbolic or concrete, where interac contacts and frictions can occur.  Therefore dépaysement and “discrepancy” seem key notions for the analysis of this phenomen (which the English phrase ‘change of landscape’ poorly translates) is understood as both a and as an intellectual approach. It implies a survey of adaptations, cultural translations of contexts of reception. The discrepancies inherent to the different forms of displacements shall be explored throu and intersecting chronologies as well as with respect to the modifications of the contents take an example from the history of ideas, the term ‘naturalism’ refers to different meani in Central Europe that cannot be grasped without examining its refashioning. This focus of this research theme puts it at the crossroads between several disciplines, i philosophy, anthropology, economy, geography, political science, sociology, history, the h literature and sciences, art history and musicology. Potential research topics may include: • displacements of persons: travels, migratory flows and tourism, professional trajectorie displacements, wanderings, and so forth. • circulations of intellectual and cultural practices: writings, cultural and/or economica goods, concepts and so forth. • networks: institutional, commercial networks, sociabilities (such as learned societies, networks, diasporas, and so forth) • reception contexts and the discrepancies between social representations impacting the va appropriation, translation, adaptation. Research Area 2 – Norms & transgressions Contemporary discourses on freedom of expression, multiculturality, emigration or sexualit toy with the notion of transgression. Transgression can be viewed as a strategy adopted by be they religious, cultural, social–to claim and legitimate such norms they deem alternati established hierarchies, conventions, traditions, canons and laws. As a discourse, transgr the absolute authority of the existing norms, and questions their performative power with practice though, it leans on a repertoire of actions (violence, humour, silence, and so fo not necessarily imply any assertion nor self-awareness, for social practices of transgress reduced to their moral comment. The purpose of this research is to understand the relationship between norm and transgress question the overlaps and interactions between competing spaces and actors, as well as the anti-canonical aspects into mainstream discourses and customs. Agents of transgressions and enforcers of norms do not merely engage in dynamics of compet antagonism. They can also demonstrate ties of complicity and coproduction. Our hunch is th enough points of contact between these agencies. The relation between norm, transgression should therefore be taken into account. Based on an interdisciplinary approach (law, polit philosophy, sociology, psychology, anthropology, history, art history, literary history), focus endeavors to study: • strategies of monopoly and competition in norm assertion–the analysis of controversies c entry, as well as security discourses and practices; • social practices of transgressions (such as marginality, commitment, resistance, and so management (through violence, negotiation, inclusiveness, and so forth); • agents at the core of such phenomena (minorities, outcasts, and so forth)–with particula the variety of sociological profiles and life trajectories in the case of individual act Last but not least, we would like to open within this research a reflection on a practice transgressive and canonical: interdisciplinarity. ****************************************************************************************** * Faculty of Humanities ****************************************************************************************** Title of the research project: Phenomenological Theories of Social Experience Phenomenological philosophy is one of the most influential 20th century philosophical trad Czech Republic, and in Central and Eastern Europe more generally. In Czech philosophy, thi initiated by Jan Patočka (1907–1977) whose work continues to attract the interest of schol the world, including those from the younger generation. Post-doc project “Phenomenological Theories of Social Experience” intends to promote the h problematical study of the specific way in which phenomenology addressed the problem of so history of philosophy. This study should also intend to distinguish different phenomenolog from which the other’s phenomenon has been described in the history of phenomenology. Soci and the other’s specific mode of appearance are not approached in the same way in theories in theories of intersubjective communities, or else, in an ethical theory of alterity. The contribute to new developments of these issues in the context of contemporary debates. This post-doc research program “Phenomenological Theories of Social Experience” is propose Department of the German and French Philosophy (EuroPhilosophie) at the Faculty of Humanit University in Prague. It is situated in the broader framework of the classical German and phenomenology research in general, developed by the members of this Department since its c and in the context of their actual research project “Life and Environment” in particular t by Czech Science Foundation (nr. 15-10832S) for three years between 2015 and 2017. These research programs are, at the same time, open to other currents and figures in the c continental philosophy. Since 2007, the cooperation with visiting international scholars i phenomenological philosophy is closely connected with the Erasmus Master Mundus study prog French Philosophy in Europe (EuroPhilosophie)”, in which the Faculty of Humanities partici the partner institutions. This study program offers visiting academics a possibility to te highly motivated international students. Contact: doc. Karel Novotný, M.A., Ph.D. [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/106 lang=en"] ****************************************************************************************** * Faculty of  Science ****************************************************************************************** Title of the research project: Metabolism of host glycogen by human pathogen Trichomonas vaginalis Trichomonas vaginalis is the causal agent of the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmi humans worldwide and it affects about 170 million people annually, concentrated particular countries. Trichomonas vaginalis infection is primarily considered as a women disease, alt also in men. The symptoms in women mainly include vaginal discharge, malodour, edema and c strawberry cervix. In addition, trichomoniasis has been associated with adverse pregnancy low birth weight, premature rupture of membranes, and preterm delivery. Accumulating numbe report an increased risk of HIV infection associated with trichomoniasis. Trichomonosis in asymptomatic, which naturally favours the transmission of the parasite. Glycogen in vaginal fluid is believed to be the main carbohydrate substrate for energy met vaginalis. Glycogen content increases in vaginal epithelial cells upon stimulation with es level undergoes cyclic changes during the menstrual cycle, while glycogen content is low d and menopause. This is consistent with female susceptibility to T. vaginalis infection dur as trichomoniasis appears in individuals during reproductive years, rarely in newborn infa mothers. It was also observed that the amount of glycogen in vaginal liquids decreases whe are present. Moreover, relationship between glycogen content stimulated by estradiol and s to T. vaginalis infection was suggested based on experimental infections of animals. Alter vaginalis can utilize arginine for ATP synthesis by mean of arginine dehydrolase pathways, production of polyamines. Although mechanisms of intracellular glycogen synthesis as well as catabolism are well kno information is available concerning the mechanisms of external glycogen acquisition and de by pathogens such as trichomonads. We hypothesize that free glycogen is first degraded by producing disacharide maltose, subsequently maltose is metabolized by ?-glucosidases produ which is then imported by facilitated diffusion across T. vaginalis membrane. This hypothe by identification of multiple genes coding for isoamylases and  ?-glucosidases in T. vagin identification of isoamylase in the proteome of T. vaginalis surface, and by observation t activity is exported by T. vaginalis to its environment. In this project we would like to mechanisms of external glycogen degradation, (ii) whether enzymes involved in glycogen deg exported to the cell surface, released to the cell environment or targeted to lysosomes (a the case of isoamylases of Entamoeba histolytica), and (iii) to investigate expression of isoamylases and ?-glucosidases when alternative sources of energy such as arginine are pre Methods that will be employed in the proposed project include measurements of correspondin activities, expression of tagged recombinant enzymes in T. vaginalis to investigate the me their transport within T. vaginalis cell to their final destinations using advance bioimag (fluorescence lifetime imaging, fluorescence confocal super-resolution microscope based on proteomic analysis of cellular fractions (particularly isolated lysozomes),  and investiga in transcriptome of T. vaginalis grown with various sources for their energy metabolism. T gained by this study will uncover one of the key steps that are required for establishment infection: utilization of host glycogen as a main source of energy for the parasite. The u for glycogen degradation by T. vaginalis may represent interesting target for development against this important but underestimated pathogen. Research group: Laboratory of Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology, Department of Parasi of Science, Charles University in Prague. Contact: Prof. Jan Tachezy, Ph.D. [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/1551197987 jan.tachezy(zavinac)natur.cuni.cz [ MAIL "jan.tachezy(zavinac)natur.cuni.cz"] https://web.natur.cuni.cz/~tachezy/nova_webpage7/main.html [ URL "https://web.natur.cuni.c nova_webpage7/main.html"] Title of the research project: Computational modelling of weak polyelectrolytes ¨The core of the project is the study of acid-base equilibria in solutions of weak polyele charged polymers whose ionization depends on external conditions, such as pH. Their behavi of complex interplay of ionization of the polymer, its conformation and external condition the presence of other ions. This stimuli-responsive behaviour has promising potential appl proposed project we use simulations to gain molecular-level understanding of the involved should enable better exploitation of the application potential. The candidate will be expected to carry out coarse-grained simulations of weak polyelectro solution or polyelectrolyte networks (hydrogels) in various environments (pH, salt, other structure). For this purpose, the group provides a specialized in-house software. Alternat source package ESPResSo [ URL "www.espressomd.org"] can be used. Optionally, the candidate participate in method and software development. The project involves international collabo group of prof. C. Holm (University of Stuttgart, DE), and Dr. O. Borisov (University of Pa Profile of an ideal candidate: • Completed PhD at the time of application, but not more than 10 years since its completio other conditions prescribed by the University (required) • Good knowledge of English (FCE equivalent or better) • Background in soft matter and statistical mechanics • Experience with molecular simulation, programming and Linux OS Contact: Dr. Peter Košovan [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/1224799525820180/ Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry Soft Matter research group [ URL "http://web.natur.cuni.cz/~kosovan1/softmatter/"] Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague Hlavova 8, 128 43 Prague, Czech Republic Title of the research project: Genomics of speciation in nightingales Research group: Population and evolutionary genetics http://web.natur.cuni.cz/~radkas/ [ URL "http://web.natur.cuni.cz/~radkas/"] Funding of the project: Czech Science Foundation (15-10884Y). Evolution of reproductive is songbird species, The Common Nightingale and the Thrush nightingale: genomic and ecologica (2015-2017, PI – R. Reifová) Understanding the mechanisms of species origin is a major goal of evolutionary biology. Un studies of genetic basis of species formation has been restricted to model organisms amena crosses. Development of next-generation sequencing methods along with the emergence of nov genomic approaches brings a great opportunity to study genetic underpinnings of speciation populations. This can broaden our knowledge of mechanisms of speciation and allow us to ma conclusions about selective forces driving the origins of biodiversity. The aim of this project is to elucidate the genetic architecture of reproductive isolation closely related and still hybridizing song bird species, the Common Nightingale (Luscinia and the Thrush Nightingale (L. luscinia). Using novel genotyping approaches based on next sequencing we will genotype several hundreds of DNA samples from naturally occurring hybri already collected during our previous research. The obtained data will allow us to use two approaches for studying genetic basis of reproductive isolation. First, we will use genomi to identify candidate reproductive isolation loci with low levels of introgression relativ the genome. Second, we will use admixture mapping to examine genetic basis of traits that reproductive isolation. Combination of both approaches will enable us to infer the importa reproductive barriers in nightingale speciation, identify candidate speciation genes and e mechanisms responsible for the large effect of the Z chromosome in reproductive isolation, avian speciation. We are looking for a post-doc trained in bioinformatics and/or populatio Supervisor: RNDr. Radka Reifová, Ph.D. [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/17996 lang=en"] Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague radka.reifová(zavinac)natur.cuni.cz [ MAIL "radka.reifová(zavinac)natur.cuni.c"] Title of the research project: Analysis of Src kinase activation using a novel FRET-based biosensor (Analýza aktivace kin nového FRET biosenzoru) Research group: Laboratory of cancer cell invasion Src kinase is a well-known proto?oncogene that plays crucial roles in migration, mechanotr mitogenic and anti-apoptotic signaling, and is often found deregulated in tumors. One of t phenotypes of Src-transformed cells is the formation of invadopodia, the actin-rich protru of cancer cells that mediate extracellular matrix degradation, allowing cancer cells to in tissue. We have prepared a novel genetically encoded FRET?based Src biosensor and have shown that sensitive to various physiological and artificial stimuli. The project will cover three ai of Src activation mechanisms; ii) analysis of Src activation in mechanotransduction; iii) activation in invadopodia. The novel FRET-based biosensor represents a unique tool for unravelling the mechanisms of oncogene activation and will help us to ascertain the role of Src in mechanotransduction a invasiveness and invadopodia formation. Better understanding of Src activation could ultim increased effectiveness of anti-metastatic treatment. The project expenses and in part (50%) the applicant salary will be covered by Czech Scien grant 15-07321S (2015-2017). Supervisor: Doc. RNDr. Daniel Rösel, PhD. [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/17 lang=en"] ****************************************************************************************** * Faculty of Mathematics and Physics ****************************************************************************************** Title of the research project: Call for PostDoc Positions in the area of Material Research and Quantum Biology Post-doc positions for one-year period from 1st January 2016 The remarkable quantum efficiency of photosynthetic antenna complexes has inspired recent in investigation of the design principles of natural light-harvesting systems. Despite man still under active debate, main principles behind organization of chromophores into effici funneling systems are well-known. In this project we aim at designing artificial light-har energy transferring systems based on fluorographene – a new two-dimensional material - a d graphene. Graphene-like defects in fluorographene will be studied for their potential to m of photosynthetic chromophores. These isles of graphene act in a conceptually similar way in semiconducters. They provide states within the band gap of the unperturbed fluorographe interaction between the impurities of different size and shape, one can mimic the function of natural photosynthetic antennae. The aim of the project is to establish efficient effec of quantum mechanical treatment of large structures involving these impurities. By using q methods, we want to parameterize an effective Frenkel exciton model of energy transfer thr systems. We want to verify the applicability of the design principles of natural photosynt the 2D materials based on graphene, and to suggest particular optimal structures for light stimulate experimental research into realization of such materials. The research will be c Quantum Biology and Open Quantum Systems group of Dr. Tomáš Mančal at the Institute of Phy co-funded by the Neuron Fund for Support of Science through a 2014 Neuron Impulse grant in Applicants should have a PhD. in condensed-matter, chemical or biological physics or theor with a strong background in computational quantum chemistry or solid state theory. Applicants should submit: • Application form [ URL "UKEN-554-version1-post_doc_version1_application_.doc"] • Letters of Reference [ URL "UKEN-554-version1-post_doc_version1_letter_of_re.doc"] • Detailed CV • List of publications • Copy of university diploma Deadline: 14th August 2015 Contact: Dr. Tomáš Mančal [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/1635068812224662/? mancal(zavinac)karlov.mff.cuni.cz [ MAIL "mancal(zavinac)karlov.mff.cuni.cz"] Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics Institute of Physics Title of the research project: Call for PostDoc Positions in the area randon graphs and hypergraphs, extremal combinatori for sums of random variables, concentration of measure Post-doc positions for one-year period from 1st January 2016 Department of Applied Mathematics  and Computer Science Institute (Faculty of Mathematics the Charles University invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral position in the ar graphs and hypergraphs, extremal combinatorics,  inequalities for sums of random variables of measure. Candidates from all areas of theoretical computer science and discrete mathema considered. We are looking for candidates that would strengthen and/or complement existing areas in our group; for further information  about our research group at KAM (the Departme Mathematics [ URL "http://kam.mff.cuni.cz"] ), and CSI (the Computer Science  Institute of "http://iuuk.mff.cuni.cz/"] ). A successful candidate is expected to pursue an active rese under supervision of one of the senior members of KAM or CSI. A PhD in computer science, discrete mathematics or a closely related field is required. Applicants should submit: • Application form [ URL "UKEN-554-version1-post_doc_version1_application_.doc"] • Letters of Reference [ URL "UKEN-554-version1-post_doc_version1_letter_of_re.doc"] • Detailed CV • List of publications • Copy of university diploma Deadline: 14th August 2015 Contact: Prof. Martin Loebl [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/1183515117664194 loebl(zavinac)kam.mff.cuni.cz [ MAIL "loebl(zavinac)kam.mff.cuni.cz"] Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics Department of Applied Mathematics ****************************************************************************************** * Faculty of Medicine in Plzeň ****************************************************************************************** Title of the research project: Molecular and genetic mechanisms in the neuro-endocrino-immune regulation of mammalian rep Department: Laboratory of Reproductive Medicine, Biomedical Center and Dept. of Histology Contact: Milena Kralickova, M.D., Ph.D. [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/1099 lang=en"] milena.kralickova(zavinac)lfp.cuni.cz [ MAIL "milena.kralickova(zavinac)lfp.cuni.cz"] Title of the research project: Cerebellar degeneration, its impact on cerebellar function and cell-based therapy in mouse Department: Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Disorders, Biomedical Center Contact: Jan Cendelin, M.D., Ph.D. [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/100622275 lang=en"] jan.cendelin(zavinac)lfp.cuni.cz [ MAIL "jan.cendelin(zavinac)lfp.cuni.cz"] Title of the research project: Development of rapid microbiological methods for rational antibiotic therapy Department: Laboratory of Antibiotic Resistance and Applications of Mass Spectrometry in M Contact: Jaroslav Hrabak, Ph.D., M.Sc. [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/19556 lang=en"] jaroslav.hrabak(zavinac)lfp.cuni.cz [ MAIL "jaroslav.hrabak(zavinac)lfp.cuni.cz"] Title of the research project: Cell-based therapy in the regeneration of various tissues using mesenchymal stem cells Department: Laboratory of Cellular Regenerative Medicine, Biomedical Center Contact: Lucie Vistejnova, Ph.D., M.Sc. [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/1616 lang=en"] lucie.vistejnova(zavinac)lfp.cuni.cz [ MAIL "lucie.vistejnova(zavinac)lfp.cuni.cz"] Title of the research project: Evolution and interplay of antibiotic resistance plasmids an bacterial clones Department: Laboratory of Antibiotic Resistance and Applications of Mass Spectrometry in M Contact: Monika Dolejska, Ph.D., M.Sc. [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/10071 lang=en"] monika.dolejska(zavinac)lfp.cuni.cz [ MAIL "monika.dolejska(zavinac)lfp.cuni.cz"] Title of the research project: Molecular and bio-functional understanding of sepsis-induced organ dysfunction and hypothe of new treatment concepts - translational experimental research program Department: Laboratory Experimental of Intensive Care Medicine Contact: Martin Matejovic, M.D., Ph.D. [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/13047 lang=en"] matejovic(zavinac)fnplzen.cz [ MAIL "matejovic(zavinac)fnplzen.cz"] ****************************************************************************************** * Catholic Theological Faculty ****************************************************************************************** Title of the research project: Forms of Faith in a Postmodern Context: Philosophical, Theological and Ethical Perspective This project seeks to understand the nature of faith against the background of the theolog contemporary continental philosophy. It contends that many discuss faith improperly, eithe one ‘has’ or ‘loses’ when considering a religion, or as an ethical response to God or some like primarily. The project intends to correct these oversights by first inquiring into th that faith itself is integral to human thought and which, thus, begins as a nonreligious, expression. In order to understand this, the project will retrieve from philosophy a basic faith operates within human thought as a response to the world. From there, the project sh to critical considerations of what happens to this understanding when someone converts to someone’s faith turns toward God and religion through doctrine. As such, it will inquire i theologically understood and how doctrine directs the religious self toward an understandi The results of project should contribute to a stronger concept of faith, which can be phil theologically understood and which, thus, has a rational and ethical purpose. The goal of portrait various ways in which faith exists outside of religion and how, within a religiou faith becomes a process of understanding for the believer through her assent to doctrines enactment or ethical expression of her faith. Contact: ThLic. Prokop Brož, Th.D. [ URL "http://is.cuni.cz/webapps/whois2/osoba/198419100 lang=en"]