Call for postdoc positions – Palacky University in Olomouc Print

postdoc_callFaculty of Physical Culture, Palacky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic, has announced vacant postdoc positions for young researchers.

http://ftk.upol.cz/aktualita/clanek/vyberova-rizeni-na-mista-postdoku-na-fakulte-telesne-kultury-up/

Postdoc call

Faculty of Physical Culture at Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic, seeks postdoctoral fellows for the following fields:

  • Position 1: Visual and kinaesthetic perception in the control of walking in children
  • Position 2: Biomechanical aspects of gait in the selected groups
  • Position 3: Impact of sensory information on postural control
  • Position 4: Walking in a structure of physical activity in the context of built environment
  • Position 5: Adolescents walking and physical activity in varying home and school environment

Activities at positions 4 and 5 will be carried out in compliance with the focus of IPEN project (www.ipenproject.org).

Starting date:

The positions are fixed term for 30 months beginning on January 1, 2013.

Who can apply?

Fellowships are open to the young scientists who finished their Ph.D. studies in an appropriate field after March 28, 2008. Excellent level of English language is expected.

Award:

The fellowship will provide a salary starting at 38,000 CZK monthly.

How to apply?

Application deadline: October 19, 2012

Applications should be submitted via email (please use subject heading POSTDOC) to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and as a copy to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Depending on the position, please send a copy of the application also to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (position 1), This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (position 2 and 3), and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (position 4 and 5). The application has to include:

• detailed CV including the list of publications

• abstract of the Ph.D. thesis

• recommendation from the previous supervisor

• two letters of reference

• proposed research project description (max. 2 pages)

The selection procedure will be realized in two steps, selected applicants will be invited to an interview.