Call for Postdocs 2027-29

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 2027-2029 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.

We require

• 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.

We offer

• 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.

Required application documents

1. Completed Application Form for 2027-2029 Postdoctoral Job Positions at the University of Hradec Králové, in English;
2. 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.
3. A structured CV in English, not exceeding 2 pages, in a font size of at least 11 points;
4. An overview of 10 most significant scientific achievements, including the number of citations, in English;
5. A research proposal in English (maximum 1,000 words);
6. 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);
7. A consent of a potential supervisor from the Faculty of Education;

 

General information:

for details see the documents:

Call No. 1 - Faculty of Education

Institutional Support Programme for Postdoctoral Positions at the UHK

 Composition of the Selection Committee:

Role	Name and academic titles	Position / Workplace
Chair	Mgr. Jana Kostincová, Ph.D.	Vice-Dean for Science, Research, Art and Strategy, PdF UHK
Member	doc. Mgr. David Bouma, Ph.D.	Department of Studies in Culture and Religion, PdF UHK
Member	doc. PhDr. Iva Jedličková, CSc.	Institute of Social Studies, PdF UHK
Member	prof. PhDr. Blanka Klímová, M.A., Ph.D.	Department of Applied Linguistics, FIM UHK
Member	Mgr. Helena Polehlová, Ph.D.	Department of English Language and Literature, PdF UHK
Secretary	Ing. Eliška Drabinová, Ph.D.	Faculty Administrator of the Postdocs Programme, PdF UHK

 

Please send the required application documents by 15 October 2026:

• By e-mail to: [eliska.drabinova@uhk.cz]

Any questions should be directed to:

Mgr. Jana Kostincová, Ph.D. / vice-dean for Science, Research, Art and Strategy at the Faculty of Education

t/ [+420 493 331 153]

e/ [jana.kostincova@uhk.cz]

 

Ing. Eliška Drabinová, Ph.D. / faculty research administrator

t/ [+420 493 331 114]

e/ [eliska.drabinova@uhk.cz]