Tenure Track Research Positions - Computer Science - Ref. No. 2025/13

The Institute of Computer Sciences of the Czech Academy of Sciences (ICS CAS), Prague, Czech Republic, invites applications for tenure‐track positions in Computer Science and related areas fitting and/or expanding some of its current research areas:

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Quick Info

  • Artificial intelligence, automated reasoning,
  • biostatistics, computational statistics, mathematical statistics, psychometrics,
  • combinatorics and graph theory,
  • complex dynamic systems, environmental informatics, nonlinear dynamics,
  • computational complexity,
  • computational logic, mathematical logic, philosophical logic,
  • computational neuroscience, neuroimaging,
  • data mining, data science.

We offer a full-time position, which includes the following benefits:

  • Freedom and support to develop an independent research program.
  • Flexible working conditions, including the option to work part-time.
  • Initial salary matching the local price level (monthly gross salary 55-70 thousand CZK based on qualifications and experience - approximately 47-58 thousand CZK net salary including non-taxable benefits). Salary top-up based on regular evaluations and successful grant applications (20-100% / FTE on grants).
  • Annual bonuses based on research performance.
  • Social and health care insurance.
  • Five weeks of paid vacation on top of public holidays.
  • Child care facilities in the institute’s building.
  • Highly attractive and safe location (Prague).
  • Travel package up to 100 000 CZK for conferences and research stays.

We encourage you to apply, if you:

  • Hold a Ph.D. degree,
  • have an excellent research record in a relevant field (relative to your career stage),
  • show the potential to build an independent research group and acquire research funding.

Conditions of contract

You will be appointed for up to 3 years initially and your performance will be evaluated towards the end of this period. In case of a positive review, you will be eligible for an extension or a tenured appointment. Your involvement in graduate teaching programs and supervising graduate students will not be mandatory, yet welcomed by the Institute.

To apply, submit your application to jobs@cs.cas.cz, mentioning the Ref. No. 2025/13 and including the following:

  • Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position,
  • curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and a description of the three most important research achievements,
  • description of your scientific interest and plans, including potential collaborations within and outside of the institute,
  • 3 letters of recommendation. The referees should send their recommendations directly to jobs@cs.cas.cz

The closing date for application is 31th March 2025.

Expected starting date upon agreement.

About us

The Czech Academy of Sciences is the largest organization conducting foundational research in the Czech Republic. It comprises 54 research institutes, including the Institute of Computer Science. For more information, please visit our website http://www.cs.cas.cz/, or contact us at ics@cs.cas.cz.