Contact: oldrich.semerak[AT]mff.cuni.czLocation: Prague, Czech Republic
Institute of Theoretical Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University in Prague invites applications for a postdoctoral position within Prague relativity group to a motivated person, working in the field of general relativity and/or its astrophysical or cosmological applications. More specifically, his/her doctoral expertise and research plan should be close to at least one of the following topics: mathematical relativity, problems of energy and radiation in GR, exact solutions of Einstein’s field equations and their interpretation, asymptotic structure of space-times, particles, bodies and fields in GR space-times, black holes, black-hole perturbations, neutron stars, relativistic celestial mechanics and approximation methods, numerical relativity, gravitational lensing, contemporary cosmology (cosmological models and their perturbations, dark matter and dark energy), physics and analysis of gravitational waves, quantum gravity and quantum cosmology.
We offer a position within a pleasant academic environment, with standard equipment and reasonable support for traveling. 1 year contract starting from October 2019 – January 2020 (negotiable), with a possible renewal in case of mutual interest. Salary will be comparable to a starting salary of an assistant professor at our Faculty.
Interested candidates should submit:
CV, research statement, list of publications, two letters of recommendation. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview or seminar. Deadline is 28th June.
The submission should be sent to oldrich.semerak[AT]mff.cuni.cz (Oldrich Semerak).