Postdoc in Theoretical Hadron Physics

: First Stage Researcher (R1), Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions : PhD Positions Application Deadline : 9 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague) Country : Czech Republic Type of Contract : Temporary Job Status : Full-time Hours Per Week : 40 Offer Starting Date : 1 May 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? : Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? : No Offer Description Main research field Physics Researcher profile(s) First Stage Researcher (R1) Recognised Researcher (R2) Type of contract Temporary (2 years) Job status Full-time Hours per week 40 Job starting date 01/05/2027 Salary 76.000 CZK/month (before tax) Benefits 6 weeks of vacation, flexible working hours We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher with a background in theoretical hadron physics to work in the femtoscopy group at CTU in Prague. The position is part of a grant project entiteled “Search for Signatures of Three-Body Bound States Using Femtoscopy”. The successful candidate will play a key role in the calculations of three-body correlation functions for hadron systems containing (anti)kaons. He/she will primarily work with the grant-holder, Jaroslava Óbertová, and collaborate with Eduardo Garrido (Madrid) and Raffaele Del Grande (CTU Prague). Skills and Experience Eligibility Criteria PhD in nuclear or particle physics Author or co-author of at least two peer-reviewed publications Excellent written and spoken English Essential: background in theoretical hadron physics Programming skills in C++ or Python Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and in teams Advantageous: Experience with few-body calculations Familiarity with (anti)kaon-nucleus interactions Application Procedure To apply for the Postdoc position , please submit the following documents in English: Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages) Publication list Motivation letter (max. 2 pages) Copy of a PhD certificate 2 recommendation letters Applicants should submit all information to jaroslava.obertova@fjfi.cvut.cz until December 9, 2026 . Candidates will be preselected based on the submitted documents. Only those who pass this initial screening will be contacted by December 15, 2026, and invited for an interview. If you do not receive communication by December 15, 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful. For the interview, the candidate is asked to prepare a 15 minutes presentation to introduce his/her CV and research experience. Inquiries can be directed to jaroslava.obertova@fjfi.cvut.cz . Where to apply E-mail : jaroslava.obertova@fjfi.cvut.cz Requirements Research Field : Physics » Other Education Level : PhD or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Skills and Experience Eligibility Criteria PhD in nuclear or particle physics Author or co-author of at least two peer-reviewed publications Excellent written and spoken English Essential: background in theoretical hadron physics Programming skills in C++ or Python Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and in teams Advantageous: Experience with few-body calculations Familiarity with (anti)kaon-nucleus interactions Languages : ENGLISH Level : Excellent Research Field : Physics » Other Years of Research Experience : 4 - 10 Additional Information Benefits Salary : 76.000 CZK/month (before tax) Benefits : 6 weeks of vacation, flexible working hours Selection process To apply for the Postdoc position , please submit the following documents in English: Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages) Publication list Motivation letter (max. 2 pages) Copy of a PhD certificate 2 recommendation letters Applicants should submit all information to jaroslava.obertova@fjfi.cvut.cz until December 9, 2026 . Candidates will be preselected based on the submitted documents. Only those who pass this initial screening will be contacted by December 15, 2026, and invited for an interview. If you do not receive communication by December 15, 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful. For the interview, the candidate is asked to prepare a 15 minutes presentation to introduce his/her CV and research experience. Inquiries can be directed to jaroslava.obertova@fjfi.cvut.cz . Website for additional job details : https://www.cvut.cz/en Work Location(s) Number of offers available : 1 Company/Institute : Czech Technical University in Prague Country : Czech Republic State/Province : Czech republic City : Prague Postal Code : 11000 Street : Břehová 7 Contact State/Province : Czech Republic City : Prague Website : https://www.cvut.cz/en Street : Jugoslávských partyzánů 1580/3 Postal Code : 16000 E-Mail : jaroslava.obertova@fjfi.cvut.cz