Eduard Cech center is a newly established national research center focusing its attention to interactions between algebra, geometry, and logic (and their applications in cryptology, computer science, etc.). It is jointly operated by mathematicians from Masaryk University in Brno, Charles University in Prague and Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, with offices both in Brno and Prague. The Center invites applications for 6 research positions commencing either from September 1, 2005 or from February 1, 2006, depending on mutual agreement. The positions are initially for one year with a possibility of extension for another year. The candidates must be recent PhD's that obtained their degree not earlier than 2 years before the beginning of their contract with the Eduard C(ech Center. Candidates should submit a letter of application accompanied by a CV, list of publications and an outline of their research project to Professor Jan Slovak slovak@muni.cz not later than May 15, 2005. They should also arrange for at least 2 letters of recommendation (one can be from a Czech mathematician) to be mailed directly to slovak@muni.cz before May 15, 2005. The successful applicants will be notified as soon as possible but not later than June 15, 2005. Further information about the Eduard C(ech Center can be found at http://ecc.sci.muni.cz <http://ecc.sci.muni.cz> 27-Apr-2005 13:04:19 -0300,1422;000000000000-0000001d