Academic Researcher position at the Department of Atmospheric Physics

In accordance with the Competitive Hiring Process Code of Charles University the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics of Charles University announces opening of academic positions

with submission deadline February 15, 2022

Academic Researcher position at the Department of Atmospheric Physics in the field of Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics with specialization on the statistical modelling, deterministic chaos and nonlinear processes in the atmosphere.

ID of the position: 202202-VP2-KFA

Qualification requirements: Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in a relevant area. The applicant should be experienced in the statistical modelling of the atmospheric processes, deterministic chaos, analysis of nonlinear process and predictability of the atmospheric processes. A track record of relevant research stays outside the country of the origin is required. The applicant should present a list of relevant publications in impacted journals. Positive attitude towards pedagogical work, ability to integrate research and teaching activities, as well as ability to supervise student theses and projects is expected. We require teaching ability and supervision of students’ theses. Activity in preparation of grant proposals and regular publication activity will be expected. 

Expected starting date is July 1, 2022, and it is negotiable.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All applicants are required to have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in the relevant field (if not explicitly stated otherwise), professional practice in the given field, positive attitude towards pedagogical activities, ability to integrate scientific activities, teaching and supervision of student work (for associate professors and professors, including training of doctoral students), permanent publishing activity in the given field in impacted periodicals or in periodicals equivalent and recognized in the given field, as well as experience from stays at foreign workplaces.

In the case of the position of associate professor, a habilitation in the relevant field or the achievement of a comparable position at an internationally recognized foreign workplace is required.

In the case of a professor position, the appointment of a professor in the relevant field or the achievement of a comparable position at an internationally recognized foreign institution is required and significant publication activity, a clear role on an international scale and the ability to coordinate the work of an expert group are expected.

The application accompanied by

• a curriculum vitae,
• proofs of education and awarding of academic titles,
• a description of teaching and research experience,
• a list of publications,
• a list of conference contributions in a relevant filed
• citation report, and
• a motivation letter including a research statement and teaching expectations

should be sent by e-mail to <[email protected] > latest by February 15, 2022. The subject of this e-mail should contain the ID of the position.

The applicant must also arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent as well to <[email protected] >. The subjects of these e-mails should contain the ID of the position. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. In well-justified cases, the interview can be held remotely. The shortlisted candidates may also be invited to give a public lecture.