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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

July 03, 2026

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,
  • immediate escalation of any identified risks to a superior position,
  • synthesis of lipids, in particular sphingolipids, and their analogues, including oxidised, deuterated or otherwise labelled lipids,
  • characterization of the prepared substances by means of physical methods,
  • experimental planning and coordination within the team and with international researchers,
  • 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: 45 000 CZK (1.0 FTE)

The start of work: 1 September 2026, or can be negotiated

Type of employment contract: for 1 year, with the expectation that the contract will be extended until 29 February 2028.

Employment: part-time (0.2 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 (0.2 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_VZ1_27: 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. Kateřina Vávrová, Ph.D. – Department of Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry
Phone: +420 495 067 497

Application 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.

Qualifications

Profile: An advantage is 1 first-authored publication, a letter of recommendation from 2 experts in the field (at least 1 from a foreign workplace), required education in the relevant field, grant activity, active knowledge of the English language. Scientific and publication activity in the field of organic or pharmaceutical chemistry is an advantage. Experience with organic synthesis and physicochemical methods of characterization of substances. Education in the field of organic or pharmaceutical chemistry. 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

Expertise

  • Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Required Documents

  • 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: 2

Job offer code: 202607-VP1-FaF HK-KOBCH-066
Published: 2026-06-03
Starting date by agreement: Yes
Hours per week: 8
Duration: 1 year
Pay grade: VP1
Salary conditions: Starting salary from CZK 9,000 to CZK 9,000
Contract for an indefinite period: No
Work location: Hradec Králové

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