Přehled
Dean of the Faculty of Environment at UJEP in Usti nad Labem announces a selection procedure for the position Post-doc in Environmental Science at Faculty of Environment, UJEP
Number of vacancies: 1-2
Workload: 100 % of full-time employment
Expected start date: Jule/September 2026
Expected end date: December 2027
Requirements for applicant:
· PhD in Environmental Science preferably in Ecology/ Earth Sciences / Vegetation Ecology / Landscape Ecology / Ecosystem dynamics / Landscape reclamation or similar.
· Must have a good motivation and interest to carry out research in the field of biodiversity of post-mining or postindustrial ecology (knowledge of the fauna and flora of Central Europe can be an advantage, but it is not a requirement).
· The applicant must have competent knowledge in R programming language or similar.
· May travel locally and internationally for sampling.
· Should be proficient in English.
· Having a driving license would be useful but is NOT a requisite.
· Should have excellent publication record.
Work content
· Joining the Department of Environment
· Independent as well as teamwork in the field of biodiversity of post-mining or postindustrial ecology
· Consultation of Ph.D. and undergrad final thesis of students
· Independent and excellent publication activity
We offer:
· Work in the established institution awarded by HR Award
· Highly competitive salary of 40 000 – 160 000 CZK/month (approx. 1,630 – 6,400 EUR) to be discussed based on the quality and the performance of the candidate and faculty possibilities
· Other benefits (pension funding, recreational and sport activities, subsidised dining)
· Academic freedom of research
For more information: HR department, personalni@ujep.cz (regarding formalities), diana.holcova@ujep.cz, jiri.lehejcek@ujep.cz (regarding research and content)
To apply, the following documents need to be submitted
1. A concise motivation-letter (max. 800 characters)
2. Curriculum Vitae (2 pg. max.)
3. Degree certificate of the last achieved degree
4. A list of publications
5. Other relevant information (award certificates etc.)
The selection procedure will be conducted in the first round by examining the materials supplied as part of the application form and, where appropriate, in the second round by a personal interview with the selected candidates.
Dean of the faculty can withdraw the announcement any time before the final contract agreement if unexpected circumstances arise.
Applications with the required documents should be sent to the UJEP Employee Department in Ústí nad Labem by e-mail to personalni@ujep.cz by May 15, 2026.
Data Protection Notice:
As part of the selection process, Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem (IČO: 44555601, Pasteurova 3544/1, 400 96 Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic, Tel.: +420 475 286 316, Email: personalni@ujep.cz) will process your personal data for the purpose of selecting a suitable candidate and concluding an employment contract for the above-mentioned position.
Your personal data will be processed only to the extent necessary for actions including mutual negotiations and evaluations before concluding an employment contract. The processed data includes your name, surname, residence, email address, education details, work experience, and other data provided in the submitted documents.Personal data will be processed only for the duration of the selection process, which will not exceed three months. Your data will be adequately secured and will not be shared with any third party. Under applicable legal regulations, you have the right to access your personal data, request its correction, deletion, or restriction of processing. The supervisory authority for personal data protection is the Office for Personal Data Protection (www.uoou.cz), where you can file a complaint if necessary. For more information on data protection policies at Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, please visit: https://www.ujep.cz/cs/zasady-zpracovani-osobnich-udaju
