Zahlavi

Selection Procedures

09/15/2023
Institute of Atmospheric Physics of the CAS announces an open competition in accordance with the Act No. 283/1992 Coll. on the Czech Academy of Sciences, and the Statutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences for a position Research Specialist - Doctoral Student..

The Institute of Atmospheric Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences announces (in accordance with Act No. 283/1992 Coll. on the Czech Academy of Sciences, as amended by Act No. 420/2005 Coll., and the Statutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences) a selection procedure for the position of Research Specialist - Doctoral Student.

 

Requirements:

  • Enrollment in a doctoral program in the field of atmospheric sciences, environmental modeling, and related fields.
  • Basic knowledge of statistical methods used in assessment of the relationship between weather and human health.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., R, Python).
  • Good communication skills in English, both oral and written.

 

Job Description:

  • Participation in project "Links between weather, epidemics, and seasonal mortality patterns."
  • Data cleaning and preparation, analysis of relationships between weather variability and mortality in selected population groups, creation of graphical outputs and publications.

 

We Offer:

  • Starting date: October 16, 2023, or later.
  • Employment on a part-time basis (according to agreement, 0.3-0.6 FTE).
  • Supportive scientific community and a pleasant working environment.
  • Competitive financial compensation (salary placement according to the wage regulations of the Czech Academy of Sciences and work results).
  • Flexible working hours, partial home office possible.
  • Additional benefits (meal vouchers, vacation days).

 

Submit a structured professional CV (up to 2 pages), a motivation letter (up to 1 page), and proof of acceptance in a doctoral program to the provided contact email address by October 5, 2023.

 

Contact Person:

Mgr. Romana Beranová, Ph.D., email: rber@ufa.cas.cz

After the application deadline applicants will be notified and possibly invited for a personal interview.


Application deadline: 10/05/2023