Connectionists: Final call: Tenure Track Research Positions in Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics

[Jaroslav Hlinka]

Tenure Track Research Positions in Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics

The Institute of Computer Sciences of the Czech Academy of Sciences (ICS 
CAS), Prague, Czech Republic, invites applications for tenure‐track 
positions in Computer Science and related areas fitting and/or expanding 
some of its current research areas.

The Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics group (https://cobra.cs.cas.cz/ 
<http://cobra.cs.cas.cz/>) invites applicants with interest to develop 
research agenda at the border of computer science & AI with neuroscience 
& complex systems research. For informal inquiries write to Jaroslav 
Hlinka at hlinka at cs.cas.cz <mailto:hlinka at cs.cas.cz>.

We offer a full-time position, which includes the following benefits:

  * Freedom and support to develop an independent research program.
  * Flexible working conditions, including the option to work part-time.
  * Initial salary matching the local price level (monthly gross salary
    55-80 thousand CZK based on qualifications and experience –
    approximately 47-68 thousand CZK net salary including non-taxable
    benefits). Salary top-up based on regular evaluations and successful
    grant applications  (20-100% / FTE on grants).
  * Annual bonuses based on research performance.
  * Social and health care insurance.
  * Five weeks of paid vacation on top of public holidays.
  * Travel package up to 100 000 CZK for conferences and research stays.
  * Child care facilities in the institute’s building.
  * Highly attractive and safe location (Prague).


We encourage you to apply, if you:

  * Hold a Ph.D. degree,
  * have an excellent research record in a relevant field (relative to
    your career stage),
  * show the potential to build an independent research group and
    acquire research funding.

Conditions of contractYou will be appointed for up to 3 years initially 
and your performance will be evaluated towards the end of this period. 
In case of a positive review, you will be eligible for an extension or a 
tenured appointment. Your involvement in graduate teaching programs and 
supervising graduate students will not be mandatory, yet welcomed by the 
Institute.

To apply, submit your application to jobs at cs.cas.cz 
<mailto:jobs at cs.cas.cz>, mentioning the Ref. No. 2026/4 and including 
the following:

  * Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and
    qualifications for the position,
  * curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and a description
    of the three most important research achievements,
  * description of your scientific interests and plans, including
    potential collaborations within and outside of the institute.Contact
    hlinka at cs.cas.cz for consulting the outline prior to submission.
  * 3 letters of recommendation. The referees should send their
    recommendations directly to jobs at cs.cas.cz <mailto:jobs at cs.cas.cz>.

The closing date for application is 31th March 2026.

About us: The Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics group 
(https://cobra.cs.cas.cz/ <http://cobra.cs.cas.cz/>) focuses 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: Brain networks (Neuroimaging data analysis, Brain dynamics 
modelling), Causal interaction inference (Causality and information flow 
inference, Nonlinearity and nonstationarity), Complex network analysis 
(Graph theory, Machine learning and multivariate statistics, Application 
in neuroscience, climate research, economics, …). COBRA is a part of 
theDepartment of Complex Systems 
<https://www.cs.cas.cz/complex-systems/en>of theInstitute of Computer 
Science <https://www.cs.cas.cz/>of theCzech Academy of Sciences 
<https://www.cas.cz>.  The Czech Academy of Sciences is the largest 
organization conducting foundational research in the Czech Republic.

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Jaroslav Hlinka
Head of the Department of Complex Systems
Deputy Director, Institute of Computer Science
Czech Academy of Sciences
Pod Vodarenskou vezi 2
Prague 8, 182 00, Czech Republic
Tel: (+420) 26605 3808
E-mail: hlinka at cs.cas.cz

Web: http://www.cs.cas.cz/hlinka/
Complex Networks and Brain Dynamics Group (COBRA): http://cobra.cs.cas.cz
Brain Dynamics consortium project (BRADY): https://brady.cs.cas.cz/
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