Postdoctoral position

Applications are invited from candidates who have completed their PhD within the last 5 years (or will have completed it before the time of hiring), and who have a strong background in set theory. Preferred qualifications include some knowledge of at least one of the following topics: (1) large cardinals and set theoretic compactness, (2) applications of set theory to homological algebra, (3) uncountable graphs. 

We require verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

The successful applicant will be based at the Institute of Mathematics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, and will perform research in the areas of the project. He/she is also expected to take part in activities of the Department of Mathematical Logic and Theoretical Computer Science such as seminars and workshops organized by the group. No teaching is involved.

We offer flexible working hours for scientists. We support female researchers with children by offering possibility of home office contracts and part-time job.
The Academy offers the kindergarden for employees' children from 1 to 5 years old.
Affordable accommodation is available in the building of the Institute for the first 3-6 months.

Applications are invited from candidates who have completed their PhD within the last 5 years (or will have completed it before the time of hiring), and who have a strong background in set theory.

Publications, as well as other activities and professional achievements, will be judged by the stage of the applicant's career.

Equal opportunities are an integral part of the IM CAS personnel policy. The IM CAS fosters the compatibility of work and family and encourages applications from qualified female researchers. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of equal qualifications.

Only complete applications (including the letters of reference) received by March 15, 2024, will be considered. Online interviews with shortlisted applicants will be scheduled from March 27 to 29, 2024. All applicants will be notified by April 5, 2024.