Postdoc in nuclear theory

The Department of Physics at the Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering [1] at the Czech Technical University in Prague invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral researcher position starting in September 2025.

Topics of the research

• fluid-dynamic modelling of relativistic heavy-ion collisions at RHIC Beam Energy Scan and FAIR energies;
• constraining transport properties using Bayesian analysis.

The research will be conducted in collaboration with Dr. Iurii Karpenko (iurii.karpenko@fjfi.cvut.cz) and Prof. Boris Tomášik within a project funded by the Czech Science Foundation (GACR).

Your qualifications

• PhD in physics obtained after January 1, 2017;
• experience in theory and phenomenology of ultra-relativistic heavy-ion collisions;
• experience with frameworks for Bayesian analysis;
• experience in fluid-dynamic modelling for heavy-ion collisions in particular is a plus;
• fluency in programming languages - e.g. C, C++, Python, Bash;
• fluency in spoken and written English language;
• experience in publishing research in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

We offer

• fixed-term full-time contract for 24 months;
• gross salary 65,000 CZK/month (approx. 2,580 Euros/month at current exchange rate);
• health and social insurance provided by the employer;
• 30 days of paid vacation per year;
• moderate travel funds to attend conferences and workshops.

Application should include

• Curriculum Vitae of the candidate;
• a motivation letter with a statement of your research interests and suitability for the project;
• a list of published articles and conference presentations;
• two letters of recommendation sent to the contact below.

Applications should be sent to Dr. Iurii Karpenko (iurii.karpenko@fjfi.cvut.cz). Applications submitted by March 30, 2025, will receive full consideration. The applicants are encouraged to apply early.

The phenomenology/modelling group currently consists of two staff members (Dr. Iurii Karpenko and Prof. Boris Tomášik), PhD and master students. Overall, the Department of Physics is a vibrant environment comprising the heavy-ion phenomenology group, as well as experts on ultra-peripheral collisions and experimental groups related to STAR, ePIC, ALICE and ATLAS experiments [2].

[1] https://www.cvut.cz/en

[2] https://physics.fjfi.cvut.cz/index.php/en/research2/research-fields