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Associate Professor of Medical Physiology

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

  • Associate Professor of Medical Physiology

Workplace

  • Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology

Position classification

  • Associate Professor

Job description

  • Provides teaching in physiology with a focus on neurophysiology in bachelor′s, master′s, and doctoral degree programs (including supervising and reviewing theses) and helps develop these programs further.
  • Serves as an advisor in doctoral degree programs.
  • Actively engages in creative work, particularly through independent research and development projects, publishing in academic periodicals, and participating in conferences and other professional meetings; secures and leads/coordinates basic and applied research projects (including securing funding).
  • He or she contributes to the university′s third mission, particularly by promoting creative work, participating in the administration and management related to his or her activities, and participating in the university′s self-governance.
  • He contributes to the preparation of the OSCE practical exam and to innovations in teaching.

Qualification requirements – required

  • Appointment as an associate professor in the field of natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry) or medicine.
  • Scientific research and publication activities in the relevant or a related field.
  • Proficiency in Czech at the C2 level.
  • Proficiency in English at the B2 level.

Qualification requirements – preferred

  • Experience in the field of neurophysiology.
  • Experience in organizing instruction and developing study materials in physiology.

Research level

  • R3 (established research staff) / R4 (leading research staff)

The expected form of employment

  • 20%

The expected start date

  • 1 January 2027 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

  • 12 November 2026 (inclusive)

Information about the selection procedure

The Dean of the OU 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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