Overview
In accordance with the The Competitive Hiring Process Code of Charles University, the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics of Charles University announces opening of the following position with submission deadline September 15, 2025
The candidate will participate in the research, development, and administration of the department’s ongoing research projects and will work on expanding their own research portfolio, including participation in grant competitions and development of industrial cooperation projects. The advertised position also includes participation in teaching. The successful candidate will advise students at all levels of study and teach introductory and advanced courses in Programming and Software Systems, Software and Data Engineering, and Bioinformatics in Czech and English. In justified cases, e.g., if the applicant completes his doctoral studies in the period between the submission of the application and the date of starting the employment relationship, the applicant must provide proof of the completed doctoral studies before signing the employment contract, but no later than 9 months after the application deadline.
Application Instructions
Upload the application and the required documents in digital form via the website provided below.
If any recommendation letters are required, the applicant is responsible to ensure that they are properly delivered. The website allows to send requests for recommendation letters which are then uploaded by their authors.
Candidates who progress to the second round of the selection procedure will be invited to an interview. The interview may be conducted by means of information and communication technology if justified, at the request of the candidate. The Committee may invite selected candidates to give a lecture to the academic community of the Faculty.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in a relevant area by the starting date, proven ability to publish and participate in research and development in software projects, positive attitude towards teaching, ability to integrate scientific activities, teaching and supervision of students.Teaching in Czech and English is expected.
Expertise
- bioinformatics; structural bioinformatics; software engineering; machine learning
Required Documents
- structured CV
- education credentials, proof of academic degrees and ranks
- motivation letter
- letter(s) of recommendation
- list of publication activity
- minimum number of letters of recommendation: 2
Job offer code: 202509-VP2-MFF-KSI-068
Published: 2025-06-30
Starting date by agreement: Yes
Hours per week: 40
Duration: 3 years
Pay grade: VP2
Contract for an indefinite period: No
Work location: Prague