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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 27/08/2026

Tato epizoda vznikla v rámci programu CHARLESTON Univerzity Karlovy, spolufinancovaného Evropskou unií v rámci programu Horizon Europe. Nahrána byla ve studiu Hyb4City (Kampus Hybernská).

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 27/08/2026

❓ Jak se liší vědecké prostředí v Česku a v zahraničí a co vše si může výzkumník ze zahraničních zkušeností odnést? A jak se dá skloubit akademická kariéra s rodičovstvím? V nové epizodě Postdoctoral Podcast si povídáme s @majdabohu.bsky.social z @sciencecharles.bsky.social. Odkaz k poslechu níže.

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 26/08/2026

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰-𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘰𝘯 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦. 𝘈𝘯𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵.

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 26/08/2026

🍂 Autumn Training Offer for Postdoctoral Researchers at @charlesuni.cuni.cz More details and the full programme on our website ➡️https://cuni.cz/UKEN-2349.html

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 30/03/2026

The programme is co-funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. Any related posts reflect only the views of the project. (4)

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 30/03/2026

📌 Read more about the project: lnkd.in/dinbKwTc Charleston supports postdoctoral research projects that address key societal challenges reflected in the UN Sustainable Development Goals, while also fostering intersectoral collaboration and professional development of early-career researchers. (3)

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 30/03/2026

Her project, Repro-Just, examines the reproductive harms caused by gender-based crimes, which are acts involving sexual, reproductive, and other gender-based violence committed during armed conflict, attacks against the civilian populations, or genocide, and contributes to SDG 5 and 16.🌍 (2)

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 30/03/2026

We are pleased to introduce another fellow of the Charleston programme! 👩‍💻 This time, meet Giulia Gabrielli from the Faculty of Law, Charles University. (1)

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 04/03/2026

This episode is part of the Charles University's Charleston programme, co-funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, and was recorded at the Hyb4City. 3/3

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 04/03/2026

🎧 Listen to the full episode: Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7dwq... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... 2/3

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#10 Cristina Balaban

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 04/03/2026

How does academic life in the UK compare with that in Czechia, and what can early-career researchers take away from both? And how can personal experiences and mentoring shape the journey of a postdoctoral researcher? New episode of the Postdoctoral Podcast with Cristina Balaban is out! 🎙️ 1/3

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 03/03/2026

🔹 March Training for Postdocs Registration and more details: cuni.cz/UKEN-1512.html This project is co-funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. Any related posts reflect only the views of the project.

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 03/03/2026

📌 March 2026: Postdoctoral Hub News & Events at @charlesuni.cuni.cz 🔹 Call for Applicants – CHARLESTON Programme (MSCA COFUND) Postdoctoral researchers can apply by 1 June 2026! 👉 More information and application details: cuni.cz/UKEN-2187.html

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 02/03/2026

@charlesuni.cuni.cz is opening applications for postdoctoral fellowships within the Charleston programme, co-funded by the MSCA COFUND initiative (Horizon Europe)! 📅 Application deadline: 1 June 2026, 2 PM (CET) 📌 For full details, please visit the programme's website: cuni.cz/UKEN-2187.html

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 10/02/2026

🌱 Spring Training Offer for Postdoctoral Researchers at @charlesuni.cuni.cz More details and the full programme on our website ➡️https://cuni.cz/UKEN-2349.html

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 20/01/2026

This project is co-funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. Any related posts reflect only the views of the project.

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 20/01/2026

🌍 We are pleased to invite early-career researchers to the upcoming Welcome Day at @charlesuni.cuni.cz. 👉 More information and registration: lnkd.in/duhfz7tU

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 16/12/2025

🔹Elon Musk: A Different Conversation w/ Nikhil Kamath "Loved this podcast! Mind-opening on the future of work—where work could become optional & creativity the real currency."

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 16/12/2025

🔹Temperature Effect Analysis of PVDF-Based Piezoelectric Energy Harvester – Chandana Ravikumar, et al. (2025) "My own work! Combines materials science, mechanical engineering & electronics to model and optimize energy harvesting. A glimpse into my PhD and interdisciplinary approach."

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 16/12/2025

💡Chandana's recent picks: 🔹Becoming Transdisciplinary – Tanya Augsburg (2014) "Recommended to me recently—loved it! Perfect for anyone building a career across disciplines, highlighting creativity and humble bridge-building."

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 16/12/2025

Chandana is an MSCA-CZ OPJAK postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Physics of Materials, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, bridging electrical engineering and materials science through finite-element modelling and thermodynamic simulations.

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 16/12/2025

📖 As we wrap up 2025, we continue our series In the Postdoc’s Library, where postdoctoral researchers at @charlesuni.cuni.cz share what has recently inspired or engaged them – from books and articles to podcasts. For December, Chandana Ravikumar offers her picks.

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 11/12/2025

And stay tuned! We are already preparing the next series for spring 2026, combining established workshops with new topics. 🚀 This project is co-funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. Any related posts reflect only the views of the project.

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 11/12/2025

Thank you to all lecturers, participants, and to Kampus Hybernská for providing space and support. ✨ 🔗 Want to learn more about our autumn training series? Further details are available in the article on our website: cuni.cz/UKEN-2461.html

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Autumn Training Series by the Postdoctoral Hub: 10 Workshops for Developing Key Skills

This autumn, the Postdoctoral Hub once again offered early-career researchers a series of training workshops.

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 11/12/2025

This autumn, we offered another series of workshops supporting early-career researchers in developing key competencies defined by the European Competence Framework for Researchers. A total of 89 participants from across the university joined sessions focused on research-relevant skills. 👩🏻‍🔬

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 08/12/2025

This episode is part of the @charlesuni.cuni.cz CHARLESTON programme, co-funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, and was recorded at the Hyb4City (Kampus Hybernská) podcast studio.

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 08/12/2025

🎧 Listen to the full episode: Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1lLV... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9...

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 08/12/2025

But beyond research, Sarah is also a talented illustrator. 🎨 She shares her artwork on Instagram ⁠@o.is.for.orange⁠ and even created a ⁠beautiful illustration⁠ specifically for this episode of the Postdoctoral Podcast.

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 08/12/2025

🎙️ New episode of the Postdoctoral Podcast How to navigate the transition from a PhD to a postdoctoral position? And what impact can research on children’s literature have on society? We speak with Sarah Caré about her path, research on children’s literature, and her work within the WONDRE project⁠.

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 01/12/2025

🔹 Autumn Training for Early-Career Researchers Our autumn training series is coming to an end. In December, we are offering the last two workshops of the season: Open Access: Know What You Sign! and Supervising Graduate and Postgraduate Research Projects. 👉 Secure your spot: cuni.cz/UKEN-2349.html

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Training organised by Postdoctoral Hub

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 01/12/2025

🔹 Call for Mentees – Deadline Approaching The call for mentees for the Charles University Mentoring Program is closing soon. Early-career researchers (PhD holders) who wish to join the next cycle can apply until 10 December 2025. 👉 More information and application details: cuni.cz/UKEN-2151.html

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Call for Mentees

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 01/12/2025

📌 December 2025: Postdoctoral Hub News & Events at Charles University This project is co-funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. Any related posts reflect only the views of the project.

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 03/11/2025

🔹 Autumn Training for Early-Career Researchers Continues Our autumn training series for early-career researchers (assistant professors, postdocs etc.) continues. Join upcoming workshops to develop new skills and connect across disciplines. 👉 Full schedule and registration: cuni.cz/UKEN-2349.html

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 03/11/2025

🔹 Call for Mentees (PhD holders) – Mentoring Program Open! 🗓️ Apply by 10 December 2025 👉 More information and application details: cuni.cz/UKEN-2151.html

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 03/11/2025

📌 November 2025: Postdoctoral Hub News & Events at Charles University This project is co-funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. Any related posts reflect only the views of the project.

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 31/10/2025

🚀 Join us on 21 Nov, 11:00–12:00 CET for an online event introducing this Europe-wide network for researcher development. ✅ Learn how to join ✅ Explore tools and resources ✅ Connect with peers across sectors Registration 👉 forms.office.com/e/Wiy0YVG4Ln More about Cross: cross.vscht.cz

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 16/10/2025

This project is co-funded by the European Union under Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. Any related posts reflect only the views of the project.

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 16/10/2025

🤝 Choose from 59 mentors across various scientific disciplines –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ professionals from academia as well as the private and public sectors. If you plan to continue in academia, you may select senior scientists from Charles University, other Czech institutions, or prestigious foreign universities.

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 16/10/2025

The programme aims to support the career development of early-career researchers by facilitating the sharing of experience, informal practices, and specialized knowledge from more senior colleagues.

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 16/10/2025

📢 Charles University is pleased to announce the launch of the second cycle of its Mentoring Programme and invites early-career researchers with a Ph.D. (such as postdocs, assistant professors) to apply as mentees. 🗓️ Deadline: 10 Dec 2025 🔗 More information and application: cuni.cz/UKEN-2151.html

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 15/10/2025

📝 More information & registration: vzdelavani.is.cuni.cz/simplifywork... This project is co-funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. Any related posts reflect only the views of the project.

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 15/10/2025

❓Do you want to improve your collaboration and communication skills in international research environments? Join our Excellence in International Networking, Teaming and Cooperation workshop and learn practical strategies to work effectively across cultures. 🌐

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 13/10/2025

🔹The Anti-Doping Podcast "Irreplaceable personal insight into various areas of anti-doping policy and research."

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 13/10/2025

🔹WADA’s Concept of the ’Protected Person’ – and Why it is No Protection for Minors by Marcus Campos, Jim Parry and Irena Martínková (Sport, Ethics and Philosophy, 2023) "Persuasive scientific explanation that policy that sought to protect vulnerable individuals in fact harms them in many ways."

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 13/10/2025

💡 Jan’s recent picks: 🔹 The Case against Perfection: Ethics in the Age of Genetic Engineering by Michael Sandel "Persuasive argument that the pursuit of perfection through genetic enhancement, including gene doping, fails for reasons beyond safety and fairness."

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 13/10/2025

Besides research, he is a passionate amateur athlete, currently in love with triathlon. He is also a mentee in Charles University’s mentoring programme.

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 13/10/2025

This month, we start with @janexner.bsky.social. Jan Exner is an assistant professor at the Department of European Law, Faculty of Law, Charles University. His research focuses on the intersection between EU law and sport. ⚖️🏃‍♂️

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 13/10/2025

📖 In the Postdoc’s Library is a new series where we ask postdoctoral researchers from @charlesuni.cuni.cz to share what has recently inspired or intrigued them – from books and articles to podcasts. Each month, you’ll get a glimpse into what shapes their thinking, research, and everyday curiosity.

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Postdoctoral Hub | Charleston Programme @postdoctoralhub.cuni.cz · 03/10/2025

📢 The results of the first call of the #CHARLESTON programme (MSCA COFUND) are out! Charles University and the European Commission will co-fund 10 postdoctoral projects, contributing to 13 United Nations #SustainableDevelopmentGoals. 🌍🌱 🔗 Read more: cuni.cz/UKEN-2423.html

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