Center for Theoretical Study

15 Voices on Patočka for the 21st Century - A small selection of voices from scholars, writers and intellectuals around the world on the question of why Patočka’s work resonates ever more so in the 21st century. (created 10. 8. 2017)

On 20th July 2017, Lubomír Zaorálek, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, and Heinz Fischer, President of the Board of Trustees of IWM, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on collaboration between Jan Patočka Archives in Prague and the Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna (IWM). More details can be found [HERE]. (created 21. 7. 2017)

Rector of Charles University announces an opening at the Center for Theoretical Study for the position:

Postdoctoral researcher interested in one of the disciplines developed at the CTS, and open for transdisciplinary interactions and the dialogue between natural sciences and humanities/social sciences. The position is for 2 years.

Requirements: Completed Ph.D. study, preferably within 3 years after the awarded Ph.D. (or equivalent title), fluent English, demonstrated experience in sciences or humanities.

Required documents: A letter of intent together with a proposal of suggested research activities, specifying the links to CTS research topics, professional CV, list of publications, copy of the Ph.D. diploma or the confirmaton of the defence of Ph.D. dissertation or its submission.

Expected starting date is 1st January 2018.

Applications for the position may be delivered to the address: Centrum pro teoretická studia, Jilská 1, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic, or via e-mail office@cts.cuni.cz until 30th September 2017. For detailed information call +420 222 220 671, or send the email. (created 14. 6. 2017)