Postdoctoral position in the Institute of Mathematics of the Czech Academy of Sciences

Appointment period: 2 years
Appointment type: Full time
Position starting date: January 1, 2025
Deadline for applications: August 30, 2024
Gross salary: CZK 48 000 per month (before tax)

We invite applications of young researchers from all fields of mathematics to join one of the research teams of the Institute in Prague or Brno.

Applicants must either have completed their PhD after October 1, 2022 , or if they have not obtained their PhD yet, produce evidence that they will defend their thesis before October 1, 2024.

The successful applicant will perform mathematical research within one of the departments of the Institute. He or she will also take part in other activities such as organization and active participation at seminars, workshops, and conferences. No teaching is involved.

We require verbal and written English communication skills and abilities to work both independently and collaboratively. The selection committee will judge publications, as well as other activities and professional achievements of applicants, with respect to the stage of their career.

We offer affordable accommodation in the building of the Institute for the first 3-6 months. Questions and informal inquiries should be directed to the Scientific Manager of the Institute, Dr Beata Kubiśová to her email address kubisb@math.cas.cz.

The following documents are required:
• CV
• List of publications
• Motivation letter (including a short research statement attached)
• Two letters of reference

Applications for the position must be submitted exclusively using the electronic submission system at
https://application.math.cas.cz/Positions.html

Equal opportunities are an integral part of the Institute’s personnel policy. The Institute fosters the compatibility of work and family and encourages applications from qualified female researchers. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of equal qualifications.

Only complete applications (including the letters of references) received by August 30, 2024, will be considered. Online interviews with shortlisted applicants will be scheduled from September 9 to September 12, 2024. All applicants will be notified by September 16, 2024.

The successful candidate is expected to prepare a research project proposal during September 2024 in collaboration with the Scientific Manager Dr Beata Kubiśová and the head of the department.