Přehled
We are offering a postdoctoral fellowship programme that allows researchers to conduct their own bottom-up research project over two years in Czechia, within the facilities of the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences or ELI Beamlines, depending on their chosen supervisor, under the Physics for Future (P4F) Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND.
The call will be open from August until 10 October 2025.
The fields of physics include astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, high-energy physics, condensed matter physics, nano-materials, laser physics, plasma physics, among others.
We expect to recruit 33 fellows in this second call.
Requirements
Research field: Physics
Researcher profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Education level: PhD (or equivalent)
Languages: English
The applicants must hold a PhD degree by the call deadline and have no more than 8 years of full-time equivalent (FTE) experience in research or academia since their PhD award. The applicants are invited to apply through the P4F open call. The evaluation and selection process for admitted applications will involve a two-phase assessment, encompassing a written evaluation followed by an interview.
What is included in a fellowship?
Successful applicants will receive a 2-year employment contract. The monthly gross salary of the fellow will be approximately EUR 3256 if the fellow is not entitled to the Family allowance, and EUR 3442 if the fellow demonstrates he or she is entitled to the Family allowance. A detailed explanation is available in the Guide for applicants.
In addition, the P4F Fellowship provides generous contributions towards the cost of research expenses. The fellows will be offered career development support and training events in soft and transferable skills.
Eligibility criteria
Ph.D. degree or evidence of completing Ph.D. degree requirements and waiting to receive the degree.
0-8 years of postdoctoral experience in research (after completing the Ph.D.)
Comply with the MSCA Mobility rule, i.e., applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activities (work, studies, etc.) for more than 12 months in the Czech Republic in the 36 months immediately before the application deadline.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit their project proposal in English, including all mandatory attachments, via the application portal available from p4f.fzu.cz
The call will be open from August until 10 October 2025.
For more information, contact us at p4f@fzu.cz
About the host institutions
Institute of Physics (FZU) + ELI Beamlines facility
The Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences is a prestigious public research institution specialising in fundamental and applied research across diverse fields. With a staff of over 700 scientific employees, the institute is a leading research organisation in Czechia and plays a vital role in advancing human understanding of physics and its applications worldwide.
With the P4F fellowship programme, FZU aims to build on the expertise of its divisions in elementary particle physics, condensed matter physics, solid state physics, optics, plasma and laser physics.
ELI Beamlines Facility is a leading laser research centre and part of The Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC, a pan-European research Infrastructure hosting the world’s most intense lasers. ELI provides unique tools of support for scientific excellence in Europe.
As an employer, FZU supports equal opportunities and diversity. This approach helps to foster a positive work culture and creates a supportive environment for all employees. The principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion are embedded in our policies and hiring practices, providing a solid foundation for fair selection processes.
Contact:
Markéta Iffland (p4f@fzu.cz)
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