Announced in 2023 ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** For more detailed information see website [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UKEN-178.html"] Charles U *========================================================================================= * Requiered application documents for the applicants: *========================================================================================= • Application Form [ URL "FHSVEDA-224-version1-junior_fund_application_form.docx"] • Letter of Reference [ URL "FHSVEDA-224-version1-junior_fund_letter_of_reference.docx"] : by the supervisor in the PhD programme or a by a researcher/head of establishment, where completed the doctoral study. • Scientific CV + List of Publications: all together max. 2 pages A4 • Copy of University Diploma or Provisional certificate of completion of PhD studies or an confirmation, that the applicant has been awarded PhD Degree *========================================================================================= * Applicants can apply for positions in projects announced by the following departments in *========================================================================================= 1) VOLUNTEERING, VOLUNTARY CITIZEN ACTION AND CIVIL SOCIETY MOBILIZATION AT TIMES OF CRISI Sociology The Department of Sociology at the Faculty of Humanities invites applications for a postdo in the research area of volunteering, voluntary citizen action and civil society mobilizat crisis. During the Covid-19 pandemic, governments, citizens, nonprofit organizations and other soc deal with an unprecedented situation. The ways societies and governments have handled the are likely to have social, political and ethical impacts and may have become part of the n Volunteering during the crisis has received immediate academic attention but the volunteer conflicting expectations and forms of volunteering during the pandemic (and during the war yet to be explored. We invite research on the shifting meanings and practice of volunteering as voluntary unpa public sphere during societal crisis in general. Social expectation about volunteers' role or value of their work are not well settled even in countries with long and uninterrupted volunteering, such as the UK or US. This uncertainty of meanings of volunteering is even m countries such as the Czech Republic, where the present day tradition of formal organized not started before mid-1990s. The research may focus on volunteering in social and health care services during the pande and informal voluntary unpaid help during the war in Ukraine, critical issues concerning t abuses of volunteering by governments and nonprofit organizations etc., depending on the f candidate. An ideal candidate has a PhD in sociology, social policy, social work or cultural anthropo research skills and a proven ability to conduct research at a post-doctoral level and publ international journals. Our department has an experience with Fullbright Fellows and we lo working together with a new colleague. Expected outcomes of the post-doctoral fellowship i quality journal article (Jsc or Jimp), collaboration on a new research project with other department, partial involvement in the training of doctoral or graduate students. We would the candidate can enrich the international dimension of our faculty by co-organizing an in workshop in the area of her/his expertize. . Faculty: Faculty of Humanities Department: Department of Sociology [ URL "https://fhs.cuni.cz/FHSENG-1074.html"] Supervisor: doc. PhDr. Tereza Pospíšilová, Ph.D. [ URL "https://fhs.cuni.cz/FHSENG-787.htm E-mail: tereza.pospisilova(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz [ MAIL "tereza.pospisilova(zavinac)fhs.cuni Deadline date for submit applications: July 19, 2023 Position available from: January 1, 2024 Submit applications with all other documents to Research Administration Office: veda(zavin [ MAIL "veda(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz"] (CC: tereza.pospisilova(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz [ MAIL "tereza.pospisilova(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz"] ) 2) DEFINING HUMAN ORGASMS AND ORGASM DISORDERS – Department of Psychology and Life Science Orgasm is a complex, multimodal reflex induced typically by genital stimulation and coming of the sexual response cycle, prior to the inhibition that characterizes sexual refractori Johnson originally described a singular orgasm pattern for men, but three distinct pattern result has been replicated using a variety of objective physiological measures. Mechanisti stimulation activates excitatory neurochemical pathways in the brain and spinal cord that stimulate sympathetic outflow and the inhibition of parasympathetic spinal circuits in the cord to induce the feeling of release that characterizes climax (and ejaculation in males) spinal inhibition. At the same time, the conscious awareness of orgasm occurs as a rush of pleasure due to the release of endogenous opioids in the brain, followed by a feeling of s relaxation due to the release of serotonin and other neurochemicals. In men orgasm and cli consonant with ejaculation, which is typically achieved by stimulation of the glans and sh In women, climax and orgasm are typically achieved by stimulation of the external glans of Some women can also achieve qualitatively different orgasms by stimulation of the internal of clitoris and paraurethral glands (prostate) that are known collectively and colloquiall spot”. Orgasms can also be achieved by stimulation of the anterior cervix and even by inte of the nipples and other erogenous zones in sensitized individuals. Although the reflex is “bottom-up” genitosensory stimulation, it is also controlled by “top-down” processing of e inhibition that controls both the timing of parasympathetic and sympathetic blood flow, an ability to “let go” into the orgasm when it is imminent. Indeed, orgasms activate cortical hypothalamic, and brainstem structures, and can be rated psychologically in terms of the p and quality of sensory stimulation, affective experience, and the evaluation of pleasure. accompanied reliably by reflexive activation of pelvic floor muscles along with changes fa and arm, leg, and toe flexions. This motor activation induces movement artifacts reflected activation and patterns of electrical activity in the cortex that are difficult to control orgasms are also accompanied by neurochemical and endocrine changes that characterize both state of pleasure and longer-term inhibition (refractoriness). Among these correlates is a orgasm-induced surge of prolactin released from the anterior pituitary into the peripheral   Among the sexual dysfunctions, orgasm disorders affect 25% to 40% of women and men, depend sexual experience. These include anorgasmia, delayed ejaculation/orgasm, anhedonic orgasm release without pleasure), and post-orgasmic illness syndrome (fever, illness, and inflamm likely due to a high sensitivity to histamine released from mast cells at orgasm). Men can early or rapid ejaculation that is under chronically disinhibited control. Most people wit disorders experience moderate to intense distress, and the incidence of orgasm disorders i age. According to both the DSM-5 and the ICD-11, orgasm disorders can be lifelong or acqui or situational, and organic or multifactorial, with the latter being due to medications th or abolish orgasm, like major tranquilizers, antihypertensives, opioid antagonists, anxiol antidepressants, especially the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as f Indeed, because of their mechanism of action, SSRIs are often used off-label to treat rapi But despite growing knowledge, there are still many outstanding questions regarding orgasm orgasms and orgasm disorders be detected objectively and subjectively in females and males differences between different orgasms obtained through different kinds of genitosensory or stimulation, or by masturbation versus sex with a partner?  What are the effects of orgasm and relationship satisfaction?  And what contributes to the “orgasm gap” between females a questions are at the forefront of sexual medicine today, and especially among sexual minor We currently offer a Postdoc position where the candidate will focus on assessing the subj orgasms in sexual and relationship satisfaction using standardized measures like the Orgas of Mah and Binik, and the effect of orgasms on quality of sleep, using standardized sleep in females and males without orgasm disorders, and in clinical populations of females and disorders. Data will be derived from both heteronormative cis-gendered individuals and fro sexual minorities within the LGBTIQA2+ communities. The candidate would also participate i of anonymized pelvic floor orgasm data from females using the Lioness biofeedback vibrator study, and from males using a new biofeedback tool being developed by Tenga. The candidate these data in cooperation with the National Institute of Mental Health. She or he will als suggest and organize follow up studies. Specific requirements set by the Department of Psychology and Life Sciences FHS UK: We expect that our new research colleague will be able to work independently and will brin and ideas to our team. She or he should have reasonable experience with the advanced techn quantitative and qualitative methods of psychology-related data obtained from questionnair psychophysiological measurements. Experience with the analysis of brain and hormonal sampl as we will likely be assessing plasma prolactin in future studies. Faculty: Faculty of Humanities Department: Department of Psychology and Life Sciences [ URL "https://fhs.cuni.cz/FHSENG-1 Supervisor: RNDr. James G. Pfaus, PhD., IF E-mail: jim.pfaus(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz [ MAIL "jim.pfaus(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz"] Deadline date for submit applications: July 19, 2023 Position available from: January 1, 2024 Submit applications with all other documents to Research Administration Office: veda(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz [ MAIL "veda(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz"] (CC: jim.pfaus(zavinac)fhs.cun "jim.pfaus(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz"] ) 3) THE ANTHROPOLOGY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – Department of Social and Cultural Anthrop We invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher position specializing in the anthropo artificial intelligence (AI) at the Faculty of Humanities, Charles University, located in of Prague. This position offers the opportunity to join a young, dynamic, and interdiscipl the recently founded AI Institutional Transformation Research Group [ URL "https://www.ins transformation.org/home"] . About the Field: The anthropology of AI is a burgeoning field within social-cultural anthr focuses on understanding the social and cultural dimensions of AI technology across divers interdisciplinary field blends qualitative research methods, particularly ethnography, wit perspectives from other disciplines, such as computer science, philosophy, or sociology. Project Scope: The successful candidate will conduct a project to investigate the influenc institutional transformations, focusing specifically on how AI systems shape social dynami relations, and cultural practices within institutions. The project aims to provide in-dept empirical evidence of how AI technologies impact institutional frameworks. Ethical aspects as fairness, transparency, and equitable distribution of benefits and risks, will be integ research. Candidate Profile: We seek a candidate with a Ph.D. in social/cultural anthropology, ethno studies, or sociology. The candidate should have a strong background in social/cultural an and experience in anthropological fieldwork, including online and offline ethnography. Pre specializations include digital anthropology and/or science and technology studies (STS), by a publication track record. A working knowledge of AI technology and its applications i is expected. Previous teaching experience and excellent English skills are desired. Benefits of the Position: As a member of our team, the postdoc will gain professional deve opportunities, including publishing and presenting in high-profile venues and being involv activities (one course per semester). You will work in a collegial and supportive environm equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented group are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. Faculty: Faculty of Humanities Department: Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology [ URL "https://fhs.cuni.cz/FHSE Supervisor: Mgr. Martin Heřmanský, Ph.D. [ URL "https://fhs.cuni.cz/FHSENG-843.html"] E-mail: martin.hermansky(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz [ MAIL "martin.hermansky(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz" Deadline date for submit applications: July 19, 2023 Position available from: January 1, 2024 Submit applications with all other documents to Research Administration Office: veda@fhs.c [ URL "mailto:veda@fhs.cuni.cz"] (CC: martin.hermansky(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz [ MAIL "martin.hermansky(zavinac)fhs.cuni.cz"] )