Postdoktorand / Postdoktorandka se zaměřením na
Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
About the Role
The Institute of Contemporary History of the Czech Academy of Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher focusing on contemporary history. The role involves research on European and Czechoslovak contemporary history from 1945.
Key Responsibilities
- Research into European and Czechoslovak contemporary history from 1945.
- Publishing research findings.
- Presenting research results internationally.
- Team collaboration.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ph.D., Dr., or equivalent degree.
- Must be a maximum of 2 years post-defense of the Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
- This period excludes time spent on parental/maternity leave (up to 18 months per child) or sick leave exceeding 90 calendar days.
- For those with long-term study abroad, the maximum time between defense and application can be 4 years.
- Active knowledge of English.
- University education in humanities or social sciences (history preferred).
- Research experience and publication activity in contemporary history.
Qualifications
- Ability for international presentation of results.
- Ability for teamwork.
Application Process
Submit the following by November 20, 2026:
- Structured CV in Czech or English, including overview of experience and publication list.
- Proof of awarded Ph.D. degree.
- Motivation letter.
- Brief outline of professional aspirations at the institute, including project title and description, planned outcomes, timeline, and information on current projects (max 5 standard pages, .doc/.docx format).
- Email applications to:
[email protected]
Contact for Inquiries
Anna Macourková
Phone: 257 286 362
Start Date: January 4, 2027, or by agreement.


