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Assistant professor specialised in Public Health

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The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, announces a selection procedure for the position of:

  • Assistant professor specialised in Public Health

Workplace

  • Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Epidemiology and Public Health

Position classification

  • Assistant professor

Job description

  • The assistant professor assistant teaches in bachelor′s and master′s degree programs (including supervising and evaluating theses) and participates in their development.
  • Subject to approval by the faculty′s scientific council, the assistant professor participates in the implementation of doctoral degree programs.
  • The assistant professor is actively engaged in research and creative activities (primarily through independently solving complex research and development tasks, actively publishing in peer-reviewed journals or through other forms of publication in accordance with the requirements of the field and the standards for research and creative work at OU, actively participating in scientific conferences and professional meetings, and actively presenting the results of their creative work).
  • Participates in fulfilling the university′s third mission, particularly through the popularization of creative work, by performing administrative tasks related to their activities, and within the framework of the university′s self-governance.

Qualification requirements – required

  • A university degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related field.
  • A Ph.D. degree.
  • Teaching experience—at least 5 years of professional experience in the field with a focus on epidemiological methodology.
  • Ability to conduct meta-analyses and systematic reviews.
  • Previous experience in establishing and leading a research team.
  • Previous collaboration with Cochrane and JBI centers.
  • Proficiency in English.
  • Excellent knowledge of the Czech language.

Qualification requirements – preferred

  • Previous research experience qualifying the candidate to teach in a graduate program and supervise doctoral students.
  • An H-index above 15.

The expected form of employment

  • 5%

The expected start date

  • October 2026 or as agreed

Wage conditions

  • Salary is based on the position classification set by the university′s internal salary regulations and also depends on the candidate′s experience and involvement in research grant activities.

Benefits

  • 8 weeks of vacation per calendar year.
  • Support for sports activities, such as through the MultiSport employee program.
  • English language courses and other educational courses.
  • Rent discounts through Heimstaden.
  • The Elánek daycare center for employees′ children and a 50% discount on daycare fees.
  • Univerzity Library services and free access to e-books.
  • 15 % discount on books at the University Store and bookstore—OUShop.
  • Discounted mobile phone plans through the T-Mobile benefits program.
  • Work in a professional team at a stable employer.
  • A supportive organizational policy and culture, and a pleasant work environment.

The language in which the selection procedure will be conducted

  • Czech

Documents required from the participant

Application deadline

  • 6 September 2026 (inclusive)

Information about the selection procedure

The Dean of the UO Faculty of Medicine reserves the right to invite only selected applicants for a personal interview and also the right not to select any applicants. The selection process may be canceled or reopened.

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