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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

June 06, 2026

The Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Charles University, is seeking a motivated academic staff member with an interest in teaching and research activities in the field of pharmacognosy and pharmaceutical botany. The successful candidate is expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in both Czech and English, develop their own research activities, and progressively engage in grant applications and professional collaborations within an internationally oriented academic environment.

We Offer:
  • full-time employment
  • a fixed-term employment contract with the possibility of extension and conversion to a permanent position (in accordance with the Career Regulations of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Charles University)
  • the opportunity to develop an independent research focus and, upon securing external grant funding, establish an independent research group (for junior researchers, e.g. through the Primus programme of Charles University)
  • 8 weeks of annual leave and 5 days for personal development per year
  • discounted mobile tariffs and banking services for employees
  • meal allowance and additional employee benefits provided through the social fund
  • access to the FAFÍK childcare group at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Charles University in Hradec Králové
  • employee benefits offered by Charles University.
Detailed information on the benefits offered can be found on the faculty’s website www.faf.cuni.cz.

Wage conditions are governed by the valid Internal Salary Regulation of Charles University with the prospect of an increase through the personal assessment after the probationary period, other incentive bonuses, and the possibility of further increases in the event of participation in grants/projects.

AP1 (Assistant) – basic wage 33.000 CZK; average wage for this position at the Faculty of Pharmacy in 2025 – CZK 40.000 for a 1.0 FTE
AP2 (Assistant Professor) – basic wage 39.000 CZK; average wage for this position at the Faculty of Pharmacy in 2025 – CZK 69.000 for a 1.0 FTE
AP3 (Associate Professor) – basic wage CZK 46.000; average wage for this position at the Faculty of Pharmacy in 2025 – CZK 95.000 for a 1.0 FTE
AP4 (Full Professor) – basic wage CZK 55.000; average wage for this position at the Faculty of Pharmacy in 2025 – CZK 142.000 for a 1.0 FTE

For informal enquires concerning the position you can contact Prof. Ing. Lucie Cahlíková, Ph.D., head of the Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany: cahlikova@faf.cuni.cz.
More detailed information about the department can be found at the following links:

If you send the documents by post, label the envelope containing the application materials with the following:
“Position at the Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany”

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview.

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

Requirements: completed Ph.D. degree in pharmacognosy, botany or a related field (or near completion) ability to communicate effectively in English for international applicants, willingness to acquire Czech language skills to the extent necessary for teaching activities publication record in a relevant area of research interest in teaching and professional development within an academic environment ability to work both independently and collaboratively experience from an international research stay, international collaboration, or the pharmaceutical industry is considered an advantage

Expertise

  • Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany

Required Documents

  • filled-in application form
  • structured CV
  • list of scientific and publication activity
  • education credentials, proof of academic degrees and ranks
  • motivation letter

Job offer code: 202606-AP2-FaF HK-KFGFB-048
Published: 2026-05-07
Starting date by agreement: Yes
Hours per week: 40
Duration: 3 years
Pay grade: AP2
Salary conditions: Starting salary from CZK 39,000 to CZK 69,000
Contract for an indefinite period: No
Work location: Hradec Králové

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