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Academic worker in the field of Theoretical and Evolutionary Biology

1 Mar 2024

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Science
Department
Faculty of Science
Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology
Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country
Czech Republic
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Hours Per Week
40
Offer Starting Date
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

Academic position
Workplace:Faculty of Science - Biology Section - Department of Philosophy and History of Science
Salary Tariff:Assistant professors at universities, AP2
Expertise:Theoretical and evolutionary biology with a focus on the evolution of evolvability, macroevolutionary trends in contemporary and historical context and general features of the evolutionary process.
Job Offer Code:202403-AP2-PřF-1900-012

The position is funded by the departmental resources and by other financial resources from potential projects.

Qualification and Other Requirements:

Ph.D. in Theoretical and Evolutionary Biology, expertise in the field of evolutionary biology in both contemporary and historical contexts and generally in macroevolutionary themes, knowledge of developmental-evolutionary biology, selection and sorting at various levels of the biological hierarchy, and remaining fields summarized under the extended synthesis. Publication activity in the field of evolutionary and theoretical biology. The candidate should be proficient in basic statistical data processing and working in the R language, synthetic and comparative work with a large number of sources including historical ones, fluent in English and have basic skills in at least one other non-native language.

Required education:Ph.D., CSc, Th.D. or comparable education abroad
Required language skills:
  • English - C2 Proficient User
  • Czech - C2 Proficient User
Employment Type and Scope:Full time employment, 40 hours per week
Expected Start Date:July 01, 2024 or negotiable
Term contract:3 years

APPLICATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Application, which you can download here https://www.natur.cuni.cz/fakulta/uredni-deska/vyberova-rizeni/application-for-selection-procedure/view, with cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, diplomas, research and teaching statement, must be send within 30 days from the announcement of the tender to the e-mail address: volnamista@natur.cuni.cz with subject “Výběrové řízení.”

If a candidate applies for more than one position, you must submit a separate application form for each selected position.

Candidates who progress to the second round of the selection procedure will be invited to an interview. The interview may be conducted by means of information and communication technology if justified, at the request of the candidate. The Committee may invite selected candidates to give a lecture to the academic community of the Faculty.

By sending your application, you agree that Charles University, Faculty of Science will process your personal data for the purpose of keeping records of job seekers in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Submission Deadline:March 31, 2024 at 23:59 CEST
Documents Required for the Application:
  • structured CV
  • evidence of education, scientific and pedagogical degrees and scientific ranks
  • list of scientific and publication activity

Requirements

Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Faculty of Science, Charles University
Country
Czech Republic
Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail
volnamista@natur.cuni.cz

Contact

City
Praha 2
Website
Street
Albertov
Postal Code
12800
E-Mail
volnamista@natur.cuni.cz