The Dean of the Faculty of Informatics and management, University of Hradec Kralove, announces vacancies for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher

Job description:

• Conduct an independent research project in cooperation with a supervisor and other academicians and in line with the research areas of the Faculty.
• Contribute to strengthening existing research areas and developing new research topics at the Faculty, with an emphasis on internationalisation and research excellence.
• Prepare high-quality research outputs in a form of peer-reviewed publications indexed in Web of Science.
• 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:

• 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.
• 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.
• Place of work in the Czech Republic, at the University of Hradec Králové.
• Contractual gross monthly salary of CZK 42,000 for 1.0 FTE; part-time appointments are remunerated pro rata.
• The Faculty 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. Employment must end no later than 31 December 2029.

For further details, consult:

1. Announcement of a Call for Applications under the Institutional Support Programme for Postdoctoral Positions at the Faculty of Informatics and Management, University of Hradec Králové, for 2027–2029 (Dean’s Decree No. 4/2026)
2. Institutional Support Programme for Postdoctoral Positions at the UHK (Vice-Rector’s Directive No. 13/2026)

Any questions should be directed to Kateřina Doležalová, katerina.dolezalova@uhk.cz.