Postdoctoral Fellowship in Physics: The P4F programme offers postdoctoral fellowships in the field of physics and is coordinated by the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences. These fellowships are supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action Co-funding for regional, national, and international programmes (COFUND) under the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. Fellows have the opportunity to submit research proposals in areas such as Materials for Society, Matter under Extreme Conditions, and Emerging Tools.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Condensed Matter Physics, Optics, High-Energy Physics, Nano Materials, Astrophysics and Cosmology, Atomic, Molecular, and Chemical Physics
Location: Czech Republic
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. degree by the call deadline.
- No more than 8 years of full-time equivalent (FTE) research experience since obtaining the Ph.D. degree.
- Researchers awaiting formal approval of their Ph.D. degree are also eligible.
- Mobility requirement: Applicants should not have resided or carried out their primary activity in the Czech Republic for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately preceding the cofunded programme’s call deadline.
Job Description:
- Duration: 24-Month Fellowships
- Salary: €3200 per month (increasing to €3400 with family allowance)
- Fellowship Benefits:
- Training in advanced and emerging technologies.
- Attractive employment conditions.
- Unique interdisciplinary environment.
- Personalized supervision and career guidance.
- Mobility allowances for relocation.
- Special needs allowance for researchers with disabilities.
- Generous contributions towards research proposal costs.
How to Apply:
Step 1: Preparatory phase
- Review eligibility conditions.
- Choose your research area.
- Find a suitable supervisor.
Step 2: Project development
- Verify the feasibility of your project idea by contacting p4f@fzu.cz or your selected supervisor.
- Develop your project idea.
- Identify a potential secondment.
Step 3: Proposal submission
- Carefully read the Guide for applicants.
- Download the proposal template.
- Create an account on the application portal.
- Detail your project proposal (anonymized, using “I” or “the applicant”).
- Complete your application and submit it.
Step 4: Evaluation
- You will receive a written evaluation of your proposal.
- Successful applicants will be invited for an interview.
Last Date for Apply: Call Deadline – 10 November 2023
Important Dates:
- Call Opening: 1st September 2023
- Call Deadline: 10th November 2023
- Evaluation: December 2023‒March 2024
- Results: March‒April 2024
For more details and to access application resources, please visit the Program Website.
Join us in the pursuit of cutting-edge research and advancement in the field of physics. Apply now and embark on an exciting journey in the Czech Republic as a P4F Postdoctoral Fellow!
