Research Fellow / Postdoc positions in Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics – Ref. 2025/21

We are looking for new team members to join the Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics group to work on its interdisciplinary projects. The group is part of the Department of Complex Systems, Institute of Computer Science of the Czech Academy of Sciences - based in Prague, Czech Republic, https://www.cs.cas.cz/.

We focus on the development and application of methods of analysis and modelling of real-world 

complex networked systems, with particular interest in the structure and dynamics of human brain 

function. Our main research areas are neuroimaging data analysis (fMRI & EEG, iEEG, anatomical 

and diffusion MRI), brain dynamics modelling, causality and information flow inference, nonlinearity 

and nonstationarity, graph theory, machine learning and multivariate statistics; with applications in 

neuroscience (epilepsy, schizophrenia, depression; and spontaneous dynamics of healthy 

brain), climate research, economics and general communication networks. More information about 

the group at Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics group site.

We offer a full-time position with the following benefits:

• Flexible working conditions including negotiable part time contract.

• Monthly gross salary: 54 – 72 thousand CZK based on qualifications and experience.

• Additional bonuses depending on performance.

• Travel funding for conferences and research stays.

• Five weeks of paid vacation on top of public holidays; social and health care insurance; child care facilities in the Institute’s building; highly attractive and safe location (Prague).

• No teaching duties.

We encourage you to apply, if you:

• Hold a Ph.D. (Ph.D. student/Research Assistant positions available as well, see informal inquiries contact).

• Have strong mathematical, statistical, data analysis, and/or machine learning skills.

• Are a curious, self-motivated, hard-working, team-spirited researcher.

• Are fluent in English.

• Your prior experience with time series and network analysis is advantageous, but not required.

Conditions of the contract:

• Contract is for 3 -36 months duration.

• Positions are available immediately or upon agreement. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, until filled.

To apply, submit your application to jobs@cs.cas.cz and include:

1. Curriculum Vitae with a list of publications.

2. Ideally two letters of recommendation, sent by the referees directly to jobs@cs.cas.cz.

3. The Ref. No. 2025/21.

4. Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.

For informal inquiries feel free to contact the group leader Ing. Mgr. Jaroslav Hlinka, Ph.D.: hlinka@cs.cas.cz