10 Sep 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company
University of Hradec Králové
Research Field
Computer science » 3 D modelling
History
History » Art history
History » Church history
History » Contemporary history
History » Genealogy
History » Heraldry
History » Medieval history
History » Modern history
History » Numismatics
Information science » Archivistics
Information science » Documentation
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Application Deadline
30 Sep 2026 - 22:00 (UTC)
Country
Czech Republic
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Offer Starting Date
1 Jan 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
Call for Applications for Postdoctoral Position in the Fields of History – Archival Studies – Auxiliary Historical Sciences for 2027–2029
Philosophical Faculty, University of Hradec Králové, CZE
Under the Institutional Support Programme for Postdoctoral Positions the faculty intends to appoint a researcher at 1.0 FTE.
Deadline for applications: 1 October, 2026
Standard duration: 36 months (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2029)
Institution: Institute of History and Department of Auxiliary Sciences of History and Archival Studies, Philosophical Faculty, University of Hradec Králové
Supervisor: prof. PhDr. Jan Županič, Ph.D., DSc. (jan.zupanic@uhk.cz)
Gross monthly salary: CZK 43.500
Place of work: Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
Candidate Profile:
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher working at the intersection of history and digital humanities, with a focus on the application of digital and computational methods to historical research. Applicants are expected to hold a completed PhD in history, digital humanities, or a related field, to have a publication record appropriate to their early career stage, and to demonstrate an ability to integrate historical research questions with digital methods. We particularly welcome applicants with experience in the digital processing of textual and visual historical sources, for example using HTR/OCR, text mining, natural language processing (NLP), artificial intelligence, or large language models (LLMs), and/or with expertise in the 3D digitisation and analysis of tangible cultural heritage through photogrammetry, 3D scanning, the creation and analysis of 3D models, or spatial data. Experience in the processing and interpretation of ego-documents, database and knowledge graph development, network or spatial analysis, or other Digital Humanities methods would also be an advantage. The successful applicant will contribute to the further development of the methodological framework of the Centre for the History of Everyday Life, apply digital methods to corpora of historical sources, and participate in the preparation of collaborative grant proposals and publications.
We offer:
- A three-year full-time postdoctoral position
- A professionally equipped workplace, including well-equipped laboratory for digitalisation and well-eguipped library in the field of History, Archival Studies and Auxiliary Historical Sciences
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
- Publication support and/or funding
- Possible funding for business trips
- Professional support from the supervisor
- Opportunities for professional collaboration with members of the department or faculty
- International environment
- 6 weeks of annual leave
- University benefits programme
- Free Czech language course
- Free parking on the university campus
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- independently plan and conduct research within agreed research plan;
- prepare scholarly publications with the affiliation to the UHK according to the research plan;
- actively contribute to the development of a collaborative and internationally oriented research environment.
Minimum Eligibility Criteria:
- A postdoctoral researcher must have obtained a PhD or its equivalent within the preceding seven years. Verifiable career breaks, in particular maternity or parental leave, long-term illness, care for a close relative, or other similar objective reasons, may be excluded from this period.
- Applicants must have completed a doctoral programme at a foreign university or at a university in the Czech Republic other than the University of Hradec Králové.
- Applicants must have a command of English at least at B2 level.
- Applicants must demonstrate a relevant publication record commensurate with the length of their academic career to date, the conventions of the relevant discipline, and the specialist focus of the postdoctoral position
- The assessment of a candidate’s academic quality may also take into account citation impact, the H-index, or other discipline-relevant indicators of research performance.
- It shall be considered an advantage if the candidate has previously participated in national or international research projects, has verifiable experience abroad, experience in international research collaboration, a record of joint publications with foreign institutions, or the potential to participate in the preparation of future project applications.
- The candidate’s research proposal must be aligned with the academic focus of the relevant faculty.
Applications must be submitted by e-mail, together with all documents required under Article VII(2) of Vice-Rector’s Directive No. 13/2026 and FF UHK Dean’s Decree No. 18/2026, to the Head of the Research Office of the Philosophical Faculty, UHK, Mgr. Lenka Kašparová (lenka.kasparova.1@uhk.cz), no later than 1 October 2026.
Minimum set of documents to be submitted by the applicant:
- a completed form in English – see Annex 1: Application Form for 2027–2029 Postdoctoral Job Positions at the University of Hradec Králové;
- a copy of the diploma certifying the award of a PhD or its foreign equivalent; if the diploma is issued in a language other than Czech, Slovak, or English, the applicant shall submit a certified translation of the diploma into English;
- a structured CV in English, not exceeding 2 pages, in a font size of at least 11 points;
- an overview of the 10 most significant scientific achievements, including the number of citations, in English;
- a research proposal in English (maximum 1,000 words);
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to online interviews which will be held from 26 October to 6 November 2026. Results will be announced by 16 November 2026.
The Selection Committee shall decide by vote whether to include an applicant on the shortlist of candidates invited to an interview, following a joint assessment of the criteria set out following:
- the applicant’s publication record;
- the applicant’s international research experience;
- the quality, originality, feasibility, and relevance of the research plan;
- the alignment of the research plan with the research priorities of the relevant department/institute and the Faculty.
- English-language skills
For more information about the position, please contact: lenka.kasparova.1@uhk.cz
Where to apply
E-mail
lenka.kasparova.1@uhk.cz
Requirements
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
University of Hradec Králové
Country
Czech Republic
City
Hradec Králové
Postal Code
500 03
Street
Rokitanského 62
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