Oriental Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in the study of religion and culture of South Asia, with a particular focus on Islam and its interactions with South Asian religious and cultural traditions. The successful candidate will conduct independent research leading to publications in peer-reviewed international journals (in English), actively participate in the Institute’s academic life (seminars, conferences, workshops), and contribute to strengthening the Institute’s international research networks and outreach activities.
Your profile:
- PhD awarded within the past three years in a relevant field (this period excludes parental leave and long-term research stays abroad)
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Working knowledge of at least one South Asian language
- Arabic and/or Persian language is strong advantage
Employement conditions:
- Salary: approximately EUR 1,500 per month
- Full-time employment contract
- Duration of contract: 1 year (possibility of extention)
- The starting date: earliest 1st June 2026.
Why Join the Oriental Institute
- Work–life balance: Five weeks of paid annual leave, three personal days, flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote work
- Family-friendly workplace: Access to childcare facilities at the Czech Academy of Sciences, events for children etc.
- Project management support: An in-house grants office providing assistance with grant applications and project administration
- Language courses: Support for continuous learning, including access to a range of language courses
- HR Award: A commitment to a high-quality research environment and continuous improvement of the employee experience
- Career development: Support in developing skills and experience aligned with individual career paths
- Individual learning: Tailored support to help colleagues grow in areas most relevant to their professional development
- Onboarding support: Our Welcome Office supports new team members during their first months
- Hybernská 8: From 2027, the Institute will be based in the centre of Prague in a new interdisciplinary research hub for the humanities and social sciences
Interested? That’s great — we’d love to get to know you better. To apply, please send us:
- Your CV including a list of publications
- A short cover letter
- A research proposal (maximum 2 pages, outlining a 12–24 month project)
- A writing sample
The Oriental Institute is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable research environment. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and believe that diversity of perspectives is essential to academic excellence.
Please send all materials to our HR Manager Adéla Rossi at rossi@orient.cas.cz.
The call is open until 15 March. We will get back to you within five working days to let you know whether we would be happy to invite you to the first round of interviews.