Postdoc position at Charles University in Prague

A message from Jan Stovicek:

We have a postdoc position at Charles University in Prague funded by the project Homological and model-theoretic methods in algebra and geometry awarded by the Czech Science Foundation: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/28001

  • The expected duration of the position: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2028, but the precise starting and ending dates are negotiable.
  • Salary: 720 000 CZK per annum.
  • There are no teaching duties and knowledge of Czech language is not necessary.

Due to restrictions of the grant agency, applicants must have received their Ph.D. within the last 8 years excluding maternity and parental leave, and sick leave in the case of a long-term illness.

Applicants should have working knowledge of homological algebra, and preferably experience with derived categories. Applicants with experience in the theory of ring spectra and model-theoretic methods are also welcome to apply.

Electronic application accompanied by

  • curriculum vitae (including a list of publications),
  • research statement

should be sent to Jan Stovicek at stovicek@karlin.mff.cuni.cz; informal inquiries concerning the position are welcome.

The candidate must also include contact details of at least two referees who we can contact for a reference.

Review of candidates will begin on February 28, 2026, although late applications may be considered.