We invite applications for a part-time postdoctoral researcher position focusing on visions of political change in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
The successful candidate will join the team working on the Charles University-funded PRIMUS project “Envisioning (Im)possible Futures: Imaginaries of Political Transformation in the Middle East”, led by Dr. Tereza Jermanová at the Department of Middle Eastern Studies, Faculty of Arts, Charles University.
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (obtained no more than eight years prior to the application deadline) or be expected to receive their PhD by 31 September 2026. We welcome applications from candidates trained in area studies (particularly Middle Eastern Studies) and/or the social sciences (Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, Anthropology, etc.).
What we offer:
A part-time position (0.4 FTE) until the end of the project in August 2028, starting between May and September 2026, depending on mutual agreement
The salary is 17,000 CZK gross per month
Collaboration and peer-to-peer feedback
Funding for attending international conferences and conducting fieldwork abroad
Flexible working arrangements to enable combining the position with other commitments
Application details:
The deadline for submission is January 30, 2026
Send your application by email to tereza.jermanova@ff.cuni.cz and anna.filipi@seznam.cz with the subject line “Envisioning (Im)Possible Futures – Postdoc Application.”
Applications should be submitted as one PDF file and include:
A letter of motivation (highlighting how the applicant’s research relates to the project)
A CV, including a list of publications
A writing sample (e.g., a published academic article, conference paper, or a chapter of the PhD thesis)
