Job Information
Organisation/Company: University of Ostrava
Department: Faculty of Science
Research Field: Geography
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: PhD Positions
Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)
Country: Czech Republic
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 15 Oct 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? Yes
Offer Description
The Dean of the Faculty of Science of the University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure to fill the new job position
Postdoc m/f
The position is being filled in accordance with the project “STENEO: The Social dimension of new Technologies in the ENErgy sector in the Ostrava metropolitan area“, reg. no. CZ.02.01.01/00/23_021/0008591, under the research programme Social Sustainability of the Energy Transition in Housing.
Job title: Researcher – Ph.D. – VT1
Type of systemised position: Postdoc I
Workplace
- Faculty of Science, Department of Human Geography and Regional Development
Job description
- Conducts research activities with significant international impact in the field of energy transition studies.
- Carries out research tasks within a defined area under the supervision of a senior researcher.
- Participates in sampling and the collection of primary data.
- Contributes to publication and applied outputs.
- Participates in the coordination of activities with research partners.
Expected workload
- 100 % (or as agreed)
Expected starting date
- 15 October 2026 (or as agreed)
Where to apply
Requirements
Research Field: Geography
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Qualification requirements
- Professional expertise in human geography, local and regional development, sustainability transition studies, or a related discipline within FORD 5
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D.)
- Knowledge of qualitative research methods and techniques
- Proficiency in spoken and written English equivalent to at least B2 level
- An independent, responsible, and creative approach to work
- At least three publications in journals with an impact factor. Publications must meet internationally comparable standards; particular attention is given to publications in which the researcher is the lead author and to articles published in Q1 and Q2 journals. The following conversion may be applied: one book equals four articles in journals with an impact factor, provided that the book was published by an appropriately recognised academic publisher. A chapter in a book published by a recognised academic publisher is considered equivalent to an article in a journal with an impact factor. Links to publicly available preprints may also be included; preprints must be appropriately referenced either by a direct link or by a DOI.
- Participation in at least one basic, applied, or contract research project in the field of human geography, urban studies, energy transition studies, or related social sciences
Researcher level
- R2 – Recognised Researcher
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good
Research Field: Geography
Additional Information
Benefits
- Vacation (6 weeks per year for non-academic positions, 8 weeks per year for academic positions)
- 5 sick days for medical treatment (after trial period)
- Flexible working hours
- Occasional home office
- Vaccination center of the Faculty of Medicine
- Access to magnetic resonance imaging with an appointment within 14 days (City Campus of the University of Ostrava)
- Multisport card
- Discount on admission to the City Campus sports complex of the University of Ostrava
- CZK 200 contribution for shared bikes
- Access to Faculty of Arts concerts
- Discount programs with partners
- English language courses and other educational programs and courses
- Free access to the University Library, including e-books on Bookport and the option of free interlibrary loan service
- 15% discount on books in the OUshop
- Access to the SEDUO platform
- Elánek kindergarten with a 50% discount on kindergarten fee
- Discount on rent at Heimstaden
- Meal vouchers worth CZK 123
- T-Mobile´s discounted mobile tariffs
For more details: Benefits / Career at the University of Ostrava
Selection process
Language of the selection procedure
- Czech
Documents required from applicants, in English or Czech
- Structured professional CV including an overview of previous professional experience and publications
- Cover letter
- Copies of documents confirming the attainment of a doctoral degree (Ph.D.)
Application form for applicants: Application form for the recruitment process of the Faculty of Science at UO – Vyplnit formulář
Link for submitting the required documents: https://365osu-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/drive_personalni_prf_osu_cz/IgDPtmYrieCjRZeZad1CEtpFAc572AWGHcAHWjoCv2ZrcW4
Application deadline
- 30 September 2026 (inclusive)
Additional comments
Information about the selection procedure
To apply for the selection process, please send us the completed form and the required documents.
The first round of the selection procedure will involve the assessment of the materials submitted by the candidates. Only selected candidates will be invited to take part in a second round of remote interviews.
The dean of the faculty reserves the right not to fill the position or to cancel the selection process.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: University of Ostrava
Country: Czech Republic
City: Ostrava
Postal Code: 70200
Street: Dvořákova 7
Contact
City: Ostrava
Website: http://www.osu.cz
Street: Dvořákova 7
Postal Code: 701 03
E-Mail: PersonalniPrF@osu.cz