Postdoctoral Researcher, Faculty of Education, University of Hradec Králové (2027-2029)

University of Hradec Kralove, Czech

Updated: 8 days ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 15 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)

7 Sep 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Hradec Kralove
Research Field

Educational sciences » Education
Arts
Religious sciences
Language sciences
Literature
Ethics in social sciences
Anthropology » Social anthropology
Anthropology » Cultural anthropology
Researcher Profile

Other Profession
Positions

Postdoc Positions
Application Deadline

15 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)
Country

Czech Republic
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
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

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.

Where to apply
E-mail

[email protected]

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
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Contact
State/Province

Czech Republic
City

Hradec Kralove
Website

https://www.uhk.cz/cs/pedagogicka-fakulta/veda-a-vyzkum/centrum-pedagogickeho-vyzkumu/pripravujeme/call-for-postdocs-2027-29
Street

Rokitanskeho 62
Postal Code

50003
E-Mail

[email protected]
Phone

00420608525835

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