POSTDOC POSITION in Computational Condensed Matter Physics

Workplace: Department of Condensed Matter Physics, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Czech Republic
Type of Contract: Temporary position with 1-year contract (with possible extension), non-academic
Working Hours: 1 FTE (full-time employment of 40 hours per week)
Expected Start Date: Immediately or negotiable with respect to immigration timelines for non-EU candidates
Number of Open Positions: 1
Pay: Negotiable
EU Researcher Profile: R2

About the Workplace

Masaryk University is modern, dynamic, and the most attractive university in the Czech Republic, with ten faculties, more than 7,000 staff, and 33,000 students, covering a wide range of research areas and holding a strong international position. It is the largest academic employer in the South Moravian Region.

The Faculty of Science MU, a holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission, is research-oriented and offers university education (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree programs) closely linked to both primary and applied research and high school teaching in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth Sciences. The Faculty generates around 40% of MU research results.

The Department of Condensed Matter Physics at the Faculty of Science MU announces an open postdoc position in the group of Jan Kuneš.

Job Description

Key Duties:

A successful candidate is expected to work on one of the following topics:

• The interplay between magnetic phase diagrams and crystal structures in perovskite oxides
• Linear magneto-optical effects in altermagnets and non-collinear magnetic structures
• Circular dichroism in RIXS

Skills and Qualifications

The applicant must have:

• Background either in material-specific calculations of strongly correlated materials including electron-lattice coupling, or many-body methods for lattice models, e.g., dynamical mean-field theory or variational Monte Carlo
• Good communication skills (oral and written) in English

Informal inquiries about the position can be sent to Jan Kuneš (kunes@physics.muni.cz).

We Offer

• Diverse and challenging work in an excellent research environment
• Professional team and pleasant working conditions
• Interaction with leading scientists in an inspiring environment
• An interesting job in a dynamically-expanding university area
• Flexible working hours and occasional home office to support personal needs in family and career compatibility
• Employee benefits such as:
  • 6 weeks of paid vacation per year
  • Pension insurance contribution / long-term investment product / nursery / children’s group allowance
  • Financial meal allowance and lunches in MU canteens
  • Multisport card
  • Psychological counselling
  • Vaccinations free of charge
  • Discounted language courses
  • Exclusive mobile tariff offer by Vodafone
  • Childcare groups at Campus and Komenského náměstí
• Opportunity to work and live in a modern and dynamic city (for more information on costs of living, see Numbeo)
• Welcome Office support for relocation to Brno

Application Process

The application shall be submitted online by 31 Dec 2025 via an e-application.

The candidate shall provide the following:

• CV
• Cover letter describing candidate's research interest and experience
• Summary of research outputs and publications
• Names and contact details of at least 2 references

After submitting your application successfully, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from jobs.muni.cz.

Selection Process

Applications will be considered in line with the principles of the EU Charter and Code for Researchers. Selection criteria:

1. Meeting qualification requirements described above
2. All required documents provided

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal or online interview.

The Faculty Recruitment Policy (OTM-R) can be seen here.

The Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, is an equal opportunity employer. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.