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Join our core team

Be part of an international community working to understand and stop forest invasions, protecting biodiversity and creating healthier ecosystems across Europe and beyond. We welcome everyone’s interest in working with us!

How to apply

Open positions are always listed here and in the News section.
Joining the core team is a multi-stage process.
The first step is to send all required documents listed with each position, in the requested format — usually as separate PDF files.
The selection can sometimes take a little longer, as we carefully review every application and want to give each one the attention it deserves.
Candidates chosen to move forward will be contacted directly with next steps.
We sincerely thank those not selected for their interest and encourage them to apply again for future suitable openings.
If no new position is currently open but you would like to join our core team, you can send us a structured CV and we will be happy to keep it on file for future opportunities.

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Sorry, we’re not hiring just now, but new opportunities are always around the corner. Keep in touch and join us when the time is right! Stay connected and explore what we’re working on in the meantime.

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Why join our core team

We are a friendly and supportive community.
We work on cutting-edge research with global relevance.
Our team is international, with colleagues from many different countries.
Speaking Czech is not required — English is our common language.
We benefit from the strong background of a large, modern university.
Our home is Prague – a beautiful historic city in the heart of Europe.
We share values of openness, collaboration, and mutual respect.
You will have the chance to grow professionally and personally in an inspiring environment.

Join a working group

Becoming part of a FISC Working Group is an opportunity to collaborate with leading scientists from around the world, contribute your expertise, and help advance solutions to the urgent problem of forest biological invasions.

Who can apply

Working Groups are open to researchers from a wide range of disciplines — not only specialists in forest biological invasions. Experts in ecology, forestry, entomology, data science, economics, social sciences, and other relevant fields are encouraged to apply. Interdisciplinary perspectives and a collaborative mindset are especially valued.

What participation involves

Joining a small, focused team working on a specific research topic.
Attending scheduled in-person and online meetings over the project’s duration.
Contributing expertise, data, or analytical skills.
Collaborating on publications, presentations, and other outputs.

At FISC we believe that science grows stronger through collaboration. We offer a friendly and supportive environment where researchers, students, and professionals can join us to explore forest invasions, share knowledge, and create solutions together.

Why join

Work with internationally recognised experts.
Be part of high-impact research.
Expand your professional network.
Influence policy and practice in forest biosecurity.

Current calls

Information about open calls for joining existing WGs will be posted here. If you have an idea for collaboration, feel free to contact us even if no open call is currently available.