Job Information
Organisation/Company: Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové
Research Field: Chemistry
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Application Deadline: 10 Sep 2026 - 21:59 (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?: Other 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, of the Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové of Charles University announces a selection procedure for the following position with submission deadline
September 10, 2026
The position is financed by the project New Technologies for Translational Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences /NETPHARM, Project No.: CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004607, within the Operation Programme Johannes Amos Comenius (OP JAK), P 1: Research and Development, SO 1.1: Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and deploying advanced technologies, “This project, No. CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004607: New Technologies for Translational Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences /NETPHARM, is co-financed by the European Union.”
Responsibilities:
- Independent performance of experimental research activities in a relevant field,
- immediate escalation of identified risks to a senior position,
- design, organization of work, planning and conducting of experiments for VZ1, publication of scientific results,
- design and synthesis of phthalocyanines, BODIPYs and related compounds for applications in photodynamic therapy, sensors or materials chemistry,
- photophysical experiments of the prepared compounds by UV/vis and fluorescence spectrometry,
- interpretation of the data obtained, their analysis and rational proposal of further steps in consultation with the supervisor,
- presentation and publication of the results achieved on an international level,
- involvement in the preparation of related national and international projects,
- participation in key project activities with emphasis on application potential.
The estimated monthly wage: 65 100 (1.0 FTE) The start of work: 1 January 2027, or can be negotiated Type of employment contract: 29 February 2028. Employment: part-time (0.8 FTE)
We offer:
- Work for a prestigious educational and scientific institution of Charles University
- Interesting work in cutting-edge research in the field of new technologies for translational research in pharmaceutical sciences
- Opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research and be part of an international interdisciplinary team
- Possibility of cooperation with foreign experts from all over the world
- Specialized professional growth and continuous education in a field with the perspective of long-term employment
- Foreign scientific internships and participation in international conferences
We also offer:
- Part-time (0.8 FTE)
- 5 weeks of vacation per year + 5 personal development days
- Meal allowance and additional employee benefits provided through the social fund
- Discounted mobile tariffs for employees and their family members
- Discounted banking services (a package of above-standard benefits for all employees)
- Possibility of using the services of the FAFÍK Children’s Group (a children’s group established at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the Charles University in Hradec Králové)
- UK benefits (discounts and benefits for UK employees at external entities)
Detailed information on the benefits offered can be found on the faculty’s website www.faf.cuni.cz.
If you send the documents by post, label the envelope containing the application materials with the following: „Job Announcement – NETPHARM Project – FaF_VZ1_23:Researcher (junior)“. We kindly ask you to send your application with all the required documents and attachments, as without them your application will be incomplete, and you cannot be included in the list of candidates. The announcer reserves the right to cancel the job announcement at any time during the course.
Contact person to provide further information on the content of the work:prof. PharmDr. Petr Zimčík, Ph.D. – Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis Phone: +420 495 067 257 e-mail: zimcik@faf.cuni.cz
Application Instructions
Applications with a motivation letter, detailed academic CV, an overview of experience, copies of university diploma, and/or confirmation of academic and education degrees, and an acknowledgment about providing personal data should be sent by post or email to Lenka Hulajová, DiS. – Personnel Department, Faculty of Pharmacy of Charles University, at the address Akademika Heyrovského 1203, 500 03 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic, until the disclosed deadline (hr@faf.cuni.cz).
The application form and agreement including an acknowledgement about providing personal data are available for download on the faculty website.
Qualifications
Profile:
- A researcher who is no more than 7 years beyond the award of his/her academic Ph.D. or its equivalent (ISCED level 8 equivalent) *.
- Completed university doctoral studies (Ph.D. degree) in the field of chemistry at a university in the Czech Republic or achieved a comparable degree at a foreign university no later than on the date of employment.
- Junior researcher H-index ≥ 3, min. 1 first-authored publication (preferably with IF ≥ 3), completed PhD studies, letter of recommendation from 2 experts in the field (at least 1 from a foreign institution), required education in the relevant field of research, grant activity is an advantage, active knowledge of English language.
- Research and publication activity in the field of organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry and/or physical chemistry.
- Experience in photophysical characterization of molecules is an advantage.
Other knowledge and skills:
- Prerequisites for research work
- Flexibility, diligence, thoroughness, and responsibility
- Good organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a team
- High level of work commitment
- Strong willingness to learn new things continuously
Expertise
- Organic chemistry/inorganic chemistry/pharmaceutical chemistry/physical chemistry
Required Documents
- filled-in application form
- structured CV
- list of scientific and publication activity
- education credentials, proof of academic degrees and ranks
- motivation letter
- letter(s) of recommendation
- minimum number of letters of recommendation: 2
Job offer code: 202609-VP2-FaF HK-KFCHFA-111
Published: 2026-08-11
Starting date by agreement: Yes
Hours per week: 32
Pay grade: VP2
Salary conditions: Starting salary from CZK 52,080 to CZK 52,080
Contract for an indefinite period: No
Work location: Hradec Králové
Contact hr@faf.cuni.cz (Official e-mail)
Where to apply
E-mail: hr@faf.cuni.cz
Requirements
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové
Country: Czech Republic
City: Hradec Králové
Postal Code: 500 03
Street: Akademika Heyrovského 1203
Contact
City: Hradec Králové
Street: Akademika Heyrovského 1203
Postal Code: 500 03
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