Overview
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 18, 2026
“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.”
- Independent performance of the research activities in the relevant field.
- Design, organization of work, planning and execution of experiments for VZ2 (WP2) – pharmacology and toxicology.
- Introduction and application of in vitro methods for testing and development of new substances, laboratory work with cell cultures, tissues and animal models.
- Monitoring interactions of test molecules with the organism at different levels – in silico, in vitro, ex vivo, in situ and in vivo.
- Performing parametric and non-parametric statistical analyses.
- Interpretation of data with regard to the possibilities of extrapolation to humans and development of application potential.
- Expert mentoring of PhD students.
- 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.
- Work for the 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
- 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)
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: Junior researcher (postdoc position): a researcher who is no more than 7 years beyond the award of his/her academic PhD or its equivalent (ISCED level 8 equivalent). Completion of a university doctoral degree (PhD) in a biomedical field at a university in the Czech Republic or achieved a comparable degree at a foreign university no later than on the date of employment. H-index ≥ 5. At least 3 first-authored publications (preferably with IF ≥ 5) in a high-quality foreign scientific journal of biomedical interest. Letter of recommendation from 2 experts in the field (at least 1 from a foreign institution). Active knowledge of the English language in written and oral form. Scientific and publication activity in the field of reproductive biology/pharmacology and/or placentology is an advantage. Experience in scientific work on cell and tissue culture. Experience with experimental work on oocytes is an advantage. Other knowledge and skills: Prerequisites for excellent 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
- Pharmacology and toxicology
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: 202606-VP2-FaF HK-KFLT-061
Published: 2026-05-19
Starting date by agreement: Yes
Hours per week: 8
Duration: 1 year
Pay grade: VP2
Salary conditions: Starting salary from CZK 12,400 to CZK 12,400
Contract for an indefinite period: No
Work location: Hradec Králové