Career Opportunities

PhD Researcher

The Dean of the Faculty of Social Studies at the University of Ostrava is inviting applications a selection procedure (ref. no. OU-90480/20-2026) to fill the position in the project "The Social Dimension of New Technologies in the Energy Sector in the Ostrava Metropolitan Area" (reg. no. CZ.02.01.01/00/23_021/000859)

• PhD Researcher

Workplace

• Faculty of Social Studies, Department of Social Work

Position classification

• Researcher II

Job description

• assists with the collection, processing and analysis of qualitative data
• under the supervision of a research fellow – associate professor and research project leader, works on data analysis using situational analysis and discourse analysis methods
• prepares case studies based on the data
• contributes to publications
• is responsible for disseminating findings on energy poverty among practitioners; will coordinate the preparation of workshops and other professional events for social workers, educators and the general public

Qualification requirements – required

• University degree in social work or related disciplines
• PhD degree in Social Work or a related field
• Active teaching, research and publishing activity in the field (publications indexed in Web of Science are welcome)
• Proficiency in English at B2 level
• Czech language proficiency at C1 level
• Communication and organisational skills
• Independence, ability to work in a team

The expected form of employment

• 20–30% (by agreement)

The duration of employment

• fixed-term – 1 year

The expected start date

• 1 July 2026 (or by agreement)

Wage conditions

• in accordance with the OU′s Internal Salary Regulations

Benefits

• 6 weeks′ annual leave
• a meal allowance of CZK 123 per day (for a minimum of 70% working hours)
• flexible working hours
• occasional opportunities to work remotely
• language and other university-level training courses
• support for sporting activities, e.g. through the Multisport employee scheme
• rent discounts with Heimstaden
• free use of the university library and access to e-books
• the Elánek company crèche

The language in which the selection procedure will be conducted

• Czech

Documents required from the participant

• Application form for the recruitment process
• Link to sent the required documents
  • consent to the processing of personal data
  • cover letter
  • CV with an overview of previous work experience
  • copies of educational qualifications and academic titles
  • an overview of publications and project work over the last 5 years
  • an overview of teaching activities

Application deadline

• 18 June 2026 (inclusive)

Information about the selection procedure

The first round of the selection process will take place without the candidates being physically present, with the selection committee assessing the submitted materials.

The Dean of the Faculty reserves the right to invite only selected candidates to a personal interview and, at the same time, the right not to select any candidate. The Dean of the FSS may also cancel or repeat the selection process.

If you are interested in this position, please submit the required documents by application deadline.

The selection process will take place in the second half of June 2026.