We are offering a postdoctoral fellowship programme that allows researchers to conduct their own bottom-up research project over two years in Czechia, within the facilities of the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences or ELI Beamlines, depending on their chosen supervisor, under the Physics for Future (P4F) Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND. The call is expected to be open from August until 10 October 2025.
The fields of physics include astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology and high energy physics among others.
We expect to recruit 33 fellows in this second call.
Requirements
Research field: Physics
Researcher profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Education level: PhD (or equivalent)
Languages: English
The applicants must hold a PhD degree by the call deadline and have no more than 8 years of full-time equivalent (FTE) experience in research since their PhD award. The applicants are invited to apply through the P4F open call. The evaluation and selection process for admitted applications will involve a two-phase assessment, encompassing a written evaluation followed by an interview.
What is included in a fellowship?
Successful applicants will receive a 2-year employment contract. The monthly gross salary of the fellow will be approx. EUR 3256 if the fellow is not entitled to the Family allowance and EUR 3442 if the fellow demonstrates s/he is entitled to the Family allowance.
The Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences is a prestigious public research institution specialising in fundamental and applied research across diverse fields. With a staff of over 700 scientific employees, the institute is a leading research organisation in Czechia and plays a vital role in advancing human understanding of physics and its applications worldwide.
As an employer, FZU supports equal opportunities and diversity. This approach helps to foster a positive work culture and creates a supportive environment for all employees. The principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion are embedded in our policies and hiring practices, providing a solid foundation for fair selection processes.
Application Details
Interested candidates should submit their project proposal in English including all mandatory attachments via the application portal available from p4f.fzu.cz
The call is expected to be open from August until 10 October 2025.
Contact: Markéta Iffland (p4f(at)fzu.cz) ; https://p4f.fzu.cz/
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