Job Opportunities
Assistant Professor of Microbiology, Parasitology, Genetics and Virology
The Dean of Faculty of Medicine University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure for position:
- Assistant Professor of Microbiology, Parasitology, Genetics and Virology
Expected start date:
- February 2026 or by an agreement
Expected workload:
- 10%
Qualification and other prerequisites:
- higher education II. degree in medicine or healthy sciences or natural sciences or relative;
- doctoral education (Ph.D., CSc., DrSc., Dr.) in microbiology, cell and molecular biology, or virology or related field;
- pedagogical experience in the field an advantage;
- scientific research and publishing activity in the given or related field
- knowledge of Czech language – C2;
- knowledge of English language – B2;
- EU research level: R2 – Recognized.
Language in which the selection procedure will be conducted:
- Czech
We offer:
- 8 weeks of annual leave
- Meal vouchers worth CZK 123 /day (from a 70% workload)
- Flexible working hours and the possibility of occasional home office
- English language courses and other educational courses
- Support for sports activities, e.g., providing the MultiSport employee program
- Discounts on rent at Heimstaden
- Elánek kindergarten for employees' children and 50% discount on school fees
- Free access to University Library services and to e-books
- 15% discount on books at University Shop – OUShop
- Discount on T-mobile tariff plans
- Work in a dynamic, motivated and creative team
- Friendly policy and organizational culture, pleasant working environment
Job description:
The assistant professor provides teaching in bachelor's and master's degree programs (including the supervision and opposition of final theses) and participates in the development of these degree programs. In the case of approval by the scientific council of the faculty, the professional assistant participates in the provision of doctoral study programs. He actively participates in creative activities (especially in the form of independent solution of complex research and development tasks, active publishing activities in peer-reviewed journals, or other forms of publication outputs according to industry requirements and in accordance with creative standards at LF OU, active participation in scientific conferences and professional meetings, active presentation of the results of creative activity). Furthermore, the professional assistant participates in the third role of the university, especially in the form of popularization of creative activities, in the administration associated with the activities performed and in the self-government of the university.
Applications:
You can apply for the selection process until January 16, 2026 (including). To apply for the selection process, please send us the completed form and the required documents listed below:
Required documents:
- structured CV, list of publications, proof of education
The announcer reserves the right not to fill the position or cancel the selection procedure.
Contact:
Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ostrava
Personal Department
Bc. Kateřina Cimová
Syllabova 19
703 00 Ostrava 3
Czech Republic
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