Position Description

The Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering is a leading scientific and educational institution in the Czech Republic. We invite applications for an academic position for an outstanding researcher and educator in statistics and/or modern data analysis (including ML/DL).

Research scope – expertise in any of the following areas

• Statistics, data analysis, and information theory

• Machine learning, deep learning, and data science

• Related areas in mathematics, computer science, and interdisciplinary applications

Position overview

• Rank: Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Associate Professor, or Full Professor (depending on qualifications and experience).

• Tenure-track: an initial 2-year contract, with the possibility of a permanent position following a positive evaluation.

• Start date: 1 September 2026 (or by mutual agreement).

Key responsibilities

• Conduct excellent research and publish in high-impact international journals or top-tier conferences.

• Secure competitive research grants and funding to support and develop research activities.

• Supervise and mentor master’s and PhD students, and propose thesis topics.

• Develop and teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate level in statistics, ML, and related areas.

• Collaborate with international institutions or industry partners on innovative research projects.

Essential qualifications

• Ph.D. in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related field.

• Strong scientific profile demonstrated by high-quality publications in peer-reviewed international journals and/or top-tier conferences, or by proven ability to secure competitive research funding in an international environment.

• Experience with developing and applying modern statistical and data-driven (ML/DL) methods.

• Ability to integrate research, teaching, and supervision of student theses, including doctoral students.

• Fluency in English is required.

• Knowledge of Czech is not mandatory at the time of application; willingness and interest in learning Czech are welcomed and considered a plus.

We offer

• Interesting work in a prestigious university environment with international collaboration and cooperation with industry; a flexible work schedule supporting work-life balance.

• Competitive salary in the Czech academic context reflecting qualifications and experience, the expected base gross monthly salary is around 80,000 CZK (3,200 EUR), with the possibility of increases based on successful external grant funding.

• Central Prague location with vibrant cultural setting and high quality of life.

• Career development opportunities: university seminars, CTU courses, conference attendance, international mobility programs, and research project support.

• Employee benefits: 8 weeks of paid vacation per year, contributions to pension insurance, a Multisport card, and childcare facilities at CTU.

Contact information

Please submit your application by email to: personalni@fjfi.cvut.cz

Your application should include:

• Copy of the diploma from the highest level of education

• CV

• Cover letter (motivation for the position)

• University teaching experience (list of courses taught and theses supervised)

• Scientific activities (high-quality publications and research projects led or joined)

Letters of recommendation are welcome (a maximum of three) and should be sent directly by the authors to the email address above.

Complete applications must be received no later than April 15, 2026.

Informal inquiries concerning the position are welcome; please contact Prof. Milan Krbálek at milan.krbalek@fjfi.cvut.cz.

CTU is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We strongly encourage all qualified researchers to apply.