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            Call for Applications: Institutional Postdoctoral Fellowship


            Department of Languages and Literatures
            Faculty of Humanities, Charles University, Prague


            Postdoctoral Fellowship in Literary Studies
            The Department of Languages and Literatures, Faculty of Humanities, Charles University, Pr

            applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship starting in October 2026.
            The Department of Languages and Literatures focuses on research and teaching in literary s

            linguistics, philology, and cultural history, with a strong interdisciplinary profile.

            Position Overview

            The fellowship is intended for early-career researchers in literary studies, philology or 
            who wish to develop their research and teaching within a dynamic interdisciplinary environ
            applicant’s research focus should be relevant to the Department’s research profile.

            The successful fellow is expected to be present at the Faculty and take an active part in 
            life of the Department, including teaching, participation in seminars, conferences, and wo
            collaborative research activities.


            What We Offer
            • Access to research training and mentoring, supporting the development of high-quality pu

            grant-writing skills.
            • Financial support for active participation in international conferences and workshops.
            • Opportunities to develop pedagogical competencies, including training in teaching method

            design.
            • Integration into an active research environment, including participation in research sem
            Eligibility Criteria

            Applicants must:
            • Hold a Ph.D. in literary studies, philology, or a closely related field.
            • Have obtained their Ph.D. no more than 8 years prior to the application deadline.

            • Have received their Ph.D. from an institution outside the Czech Republic.
            • Demonstrate a strong research profile appropriate to their career stage.
            Responsibilities

            The successful candidate will:
            • Teach one course per semester.
            • Actively contribute to the academic life of the Department.

            • Submit at least one project application and one article to a peer-reviewed journal durin
            Salary and Conditions
            • Duration: 12 months.

            • Salary: 42,000 CZK per month, approximately 1,700 EUR gross.
            • This position does not include a dedicated research budget.
            Application Requirements

            Applicants should submit:
            • Academic CV, including a list of publications.
            • Proof of Ph.D. degree, such as a copy of the diploma or official confirmation of degree 

            including the date and awarding institution.
            • Cover letter, maximum 2 pages.
            • Research proposal, maximum 3 pages, outlining the candidate’s planned research and its r

            Department’s research focus.
            • Writing sample, such as a published academic article or a dissertation chapter.
            • Contact details for two referees.


            Application Deadline
            August 7, 2026

            Application Submission
            Applications should be submitted electronically to Mgr. Martina Skovajsová at
            martina.skovajsova@fhs.cuni.cz, subject: Fellowship

            Interview period
            August 7-14, 2026 (online)
            Decision date

            Late August 2026
            Contact
            For further information about the position, please contact Head of the Department, dr. Mar

            marie.novotna@fhs.cuni.cz