The Department of Distributed and Dependable Systems (D3S), Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, invites applications for a postdoctoral research positions in the area of software architectures for dependable and trustworthy systems with strong focus on utilizing and applying AI.
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Research focus
The successful candidate will conduct research in one or more of the following areas:
- AI-assisted design of distributed and cyber-physical systems
- Dependable and resilient AI-based system architectures
- Trustworthy and explainable AI for embedded or resource-constrained systems
- Data collection, processing, minimisation, anonymisation, and benchmarking for AI-enabled systems
- Edge-AI and AI in low-power embedded computing
- Verification, validation, and evaluation of complex system stacks
The position offers the opportunity to work in a strong international research environment, collaborate with leading European academic and industrial partners, and contribute to high-impact scientific publications.
Requirements
- PhD (completed or close to completion) in Computer Science, or a closely related field
- Strong background in at least one of the research areas listed above
- Proven ability to publish in high-quality international conferences and journals
- Experience with experimental research, prototyping, or system-level evaluation is an advantage
- Good communication skills and the ability to work in an international research team
What we offer
- Full-time postdoctoral positions at a leading European research university
- Competitive salary – approx. 2900EUR gross salary
- Lower living costs than in other major European capitals
- Access to excellent research infrastructure and computational resources
- Support for publishing, travel, and participation in international conferences
- Work and networking in international project consortia
- Opportunity to co-supervise BSc, MSc, and PhD students
- Potential tenure-track positions after the postdoc
Work location
Our building is located in the historical city center of Prague (approx. 5 min. walk from the Charles Bridge).
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How to apply
Applications must include
- a CV (including the publication list),
- a brief research statement (1–2 pages),
- contact information of at least two references
The application deadline is flexible, but applications by August 31st are preferred. Applications after this date will be still considered until positions are filled. The expected start is Autumn 2026.
Contact
Inquiries can be sent to tomas.bures@matfyz.cuni.cz, petr.hnetynka@matfyz.cuni.cz.