Job Information
Organisation/Company: Charles University, Faculty of Science
Research Field: Chemistry
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - 22:59 (UTC)
Country: Czech Republic
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Part-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
In accordance with the The Competitive Hiring Process Code of Charles University, the Dean of the Faculty of Science of Charles University announces a competitive hiring process with a deadline for applications October 31, 2026
Research Assistant specializing in the study of the structure, conformational dynamics, and functions of protein complexes and protein-nucleic acid complexes using structural mass spectrometry and related structural and structural-analytical methods.
Application Instructions
Application, which you can download here, with cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, diplomas, research and teaching statement, must be send to the e-mail address: volnamista@natur.cuni.cz with subject “Výběrové řízení.”
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Qualifications
A proven track record of publications in the field in international peer-reviewed journals. The candidate must be able to teach in both Czech and English. Teaching responsibilities will include acting as course coordinator and contributing to the teaching of the lecture ‘Modern methods in protein research’, as well as contributing to the teaching of the lecture ‘Proteomics and methods for studying the primary structure of biopolymers’. A Ph.D. degree is required, along with experience in research and teaching abroad and at least 10 years’ experience in research on the structure, dynamics, and function of proteins using structural-analytical methods.
Expertise
- Structural and dynamic properties of biomolecules
Required Documents
- structured CV
- list of scientific and publication activity
- education credentials, proof of academic degrees and ranks
- a motivation letter with an emphasis on professional specialization with an outline of academic and scientific development
Job offer code: 202610-AP2-PřF-2500-116
Published: 2026-10-01
Starting date by agreement: Yes
Hours per week: 8
Duration: 3 years
Pay grade: AP2
Salary conditions: Starting salary from CZK 6,000 to CZK 10,000
Contract for an indefinite period: No
Work location: Prague
Where to apply
E-mail: volnamista@natur.cuni.cz
Requirements
Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Excellent
Languages: CZECH — Level: Excellent
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Charles University, Faculty of Science
Country: Czech Republic
City: Praha
Postal Code: 128 00
Street: Albertov 6
Contact
City: Praha
Street: Albertov 6
Postal Code: 128 00