The Oriental Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences invites applications for a three-year Research Fellow position in Ancient Near Eastern Studies, with a focus on Anatolia and neighboring regions during the Bronze and Iron Ages. The successful candidate will conduct innovative research on the administrative, economic, and territorial organization of the Hittite state.
The fellow is expected to produce high-quality publications in peer-reviewed international journals, actively contribute to the Institute’s academic life (seminars, conferences, workshops), and strengthen its international research networks and outreach activities.
Your profile
- D. in Ancient Near Eastern Studies or a closely related field
- Specialization in the Bronze and Iron Ages in Anatolia and Syria
- Experience in archaeological fieldwork in Turkey is an advantage
- Exceptional publication record in international peer-reviewed journals
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
Employment conditions
- Salary: approximately EUR 1800-2200 per month
- Full-time employment contract
- Duration of contract: 3 years
- Starting date: July 1st, 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: 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
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.
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)
- A writing sample
Please send all materials to our HR Manager, Adéla Rossi, at rossi@orient.cas.cz.
The call is open until 30 April 2026.