Postdoctoral Researcher in Comparative Constitutional Law and Political Community

About the role

Charles University’s Faculty of Law invites applications for a full‑time or part‑time Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute for the Interregional Study of Constitutionalism (IISC) in Prague. The position is part of the ERC‑funded RECONCILE project and the Center for Inequality and Open Society, focusing on how constitutional courts shape political community and constitutional identity across European and MENA systems.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comparative analysis of constitutional and supreme‑court jurisprudence across selected constitutional systems.
• Examine constitutional identity and related doctrines as forms of judicial construction of political community.
• Analyze legal, historical, political, and normative sources mobilised in constitutional reasoning.
• Contribute to the Institute’s broader theory of community‑building constitutionalism and collaborate with interdisciplinary researchers.
• Publish in leading academic journals and present research at major international conferences.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in constitutional law, public law, comparative law or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in analysing constitutional jurisprudence and primary legal materials.
• Comparative orientation across distinct constitutional systems; research beyond the EU‑law framework is welcome.
• Background in constitutional theory, legal theory, political theory or political philosophy is an advantage.
• Strong publication record appropriate to career stage and excellent written and spoken English.
• Willingness to reside in Prague for the duration of the appointment.

What we offer

• An initial two‑year appointment, renewable based on performance and funding.
• Gross monthly salary of approximately CZK 75,000.
• Flexible working conditions within a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment.
• Potential for continued employment as a stable long‑term research team member.