Offer Description
We are looking for excellent early-career researchers to join us as Postdoctoral Researchers at the Faculty of Education, University of Hradec Králové, within the [contact details available in the full listing] Institutional Support Programme.
Job description
- Conduct an independent research project in cooperation with a UHK supervisor and in line with the research areas of the Faculty of Education.
- Contribute to strengthening existing research areas and developing new research topics at UHK, with an emphasis on internationalisation and research excellence.
- Prepare high-quality research outputs, especially peer-reviewed publications indexed in Web of Science or Scopus; monographs or chapters in scholarly books.
- Participate in national or international research projects, grant preparation, research seminars, workshops and conferences.
- Submit regular activity reports and work according to the approved research plan, including clearly defined objectives, expected results and a research timetable.
- Cooperate with the relevant department, research centre and faculty research administration; limited teaching or expert activities may be agreed where appropriate and compatible with the research plan.
Where to apply
E-mail: eliska.drabinova@uhk.cz
Requirements
Research Field: Other
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree or an equivalent doctoral degree obtained no more than 7 years before the start of employment. The period may be extended in justified cases such as maternity or parental leave, long-term illness, care for a close relative, or other similar objective reasons.
- Doctoral degree obtained abroad or at any university in the Czech Republic other than the University of Hradec Králové. Applicants who have already held a UHK postdoctoral position in previous rounds of this competition are not eligible.
- Very good command of English, minimum B2 level.
- Relevant publication record. Publications indexed in Web of Science and/or Scopus are expected; scholarly monographs or chapters in scholarly books are also relevant.
- Experience with national or international research projects is considered an advantage, as well as experience in international scientific collaboration, a record of joint publications with foreign institutions, or the potential to participate in the preparation of future project applications.
- Clear alignment of the proposed research plan with the research areas and strategic priorities of the Faculty of Education, UHK.
- Ability to work independently, meet agreed milestones, communicate research results and cooperate in an international academic environment.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
- Fixed-term employment for up to 36 months within the 2027-2029 period; workload between 0.5 and 1.0 FTE, according to the approved research plan and faculty needs.
- Place of work in the Czech Republic, at the University of Hradec Králové, Faculty of Education.
- Contractual gross monthly salary of at least CZK 42,000 for 1.0 FTE; part-time appointments are remunerated pro rata.
- UHK supervisor, research background and methodological, administrative and grant support.
- A stimulating and friendly academic environment at a dynamic university.
- Opportunities for professional development, further training opportunities, participation in seminars and workshops.
- 6 weeks of holiday, meal allowance, advantageous phone tariff and other employee benefits.
- Benefit programme of the UHK
- Expected commencement of employment: 1 January 2027 or by agreement. Employment must end no later than 31 December 2029.
Selection process
- Completed Application Form for 2027-2029 Postdoctoral Job Positions at the University of Hradec Králové, in English;
- Copy of the Ph.D. diploma or equivalent doctoral degree certificate. If the diploma is not issued in Czech, Slovak or English, an officially verified English translation is required.
- A structured CV in English, not exceeding 2 pages, in a font size of at least 11 points;
- An overview of 10 most significant scientific achievements, including the number of citations, in English;
- A research proposal in English (maximum 1,000 words);
- A timetable for the implementation of the research proposal (a free form, e.g. Gantt chart, including a description of the research plan and expected results);
- A consent of a potential supervisor from the Faculty of Education;
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 2
Company/Institute: Univerzita Hradec Králové
Country: Czech Republic
State/Province: Česká republika
City: Hradec Králové
Postal Code: 51721
Contact
State/Province: Czech Republic
City: Hradec Kralove
Street: Rokitanskeho 62
Postal Code: 50003
E-Mail: eliska.drabinova@uhk.cz
Phone: 00420608525835
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