Postdoctoral Research Position in Plant Diversity and Evolution (M/F) 0601

Role Overview:
To strengthen our research team, we are opening a Postdoctoral Research Position at the Department of Plant Diversity and Evolution of the Institute of Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Průhonice. We are looking for a colleague (M/F) interested in diploid and polyploid plants.

Responsibilities:
The position involves working with diploid and polyploid plants, conducting plant experiments, performing fieldwork, and collecting data in flora or vegetation. The role requires working independently in the field, reliably following protocols, handling samples, and executing basic laboratory workflows. Additionally, the researcher will be responsible for data digitization, quality control, working with structured datasets, and performing statistical analyses and reporting.

Requirements and Qualifications:
- Education: Ph.D. or equivalent in botany (or equivalent experience).
- Experience: Experience with plant experiments, fieldwork, and data collection in flora or vegetation.
- Skills: Ability to work independently in the field and reliably follow protocols; experience with sample handling and basic laboratory workflows.
- Data Skills: Strong data skills including digitization, quality control, and working with structured datasets; competence in MS Excel and Access for statistical analyses and reporting.
- Soft Skills: Teamwork and communication skills; ability to collaborate in English; careful, responsible approach to equipment and data integrity.
- Language: English.

What They Offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Legally mandated health insurance and contribution to the social security system.
- Flexible working hours.
- 25 days of paid vacation (full-time) and 5 sick days (full-time).
- Contribution to food expenses.
- “Buddy programme” offering collegial support to newcomers from abroad.
- Project budget for trips to conferences and workshops.
- Support for career development and mentoring.
- Courses in “Academic writing”.

Additional Information:
- Contract Type: Temporary.
- Workload: 0.8 FTE (i.e., 32 hours per week).
- Start Date: 1 Jul 2026.
- Location: Institute of Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences, Průhonice, Czech Republic.
- Application Deadline: 25 Jun 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague).
- Eligibility Criteria: CV (including list of publications) and cover letter stating the applicant's areas of research interest and expertise, describing previous work experience and future plans.
- Selection Process: 1st round: evaluation of candidates based on CV and other information provided; 2nd round: interview.