Contact: phd-f1[AT]matfyz.cuni.czLocation: Prague, Czechia
We are offering multiple 4-year PhD positions in Prague, Czechia, in the fields of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Cosmology, Astroparticle Physics, Gravity, String Theory, Mathematical Physics, and Atomic and Molecular Physics. We will begin accepting application December 15 until the deadline on January 15 2026 for positions beginning in the Fall semester of 2026.
PhD thesis research will be conducted at one of the participating institutions in Prague: Charles University (Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomical Institute) and Czech Academy of Sciences (Institute of Physics, Astronomical Institute, Institute of Physical Chemistry, and Nuclear Physics Institute). The PhD degrees are awarded by Charles University.
The positions are funded by a combination of government stipend, individual grants (national or EU, including ERC), and institutional fellowships. The positions are open to candidates of any nationality. Our PhD program is international with majority of students coming from abroad.
Benefits depend on the type of the working contract, but all PhD students receive significantly discounted public transport, possibility of staying in student dormitories, free “Czech as foreign language” classes, and subsidized meals depending on the type of work contract. There is only symbolic tuition for foreign PhD students. Prague remains cheaper than other comparable European cities while offering similar level of comforts and entertainments.