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Job Information

Organisation/Company: University of Ostrava
Department: Faculty of Medicine
Research Field: Medical sciences
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: PhD Positions
Application Deadline: 16 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)
Country: Czech Republic
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Part-time
Hours Per Week: 4
Offer Starting Date: 1 Feb 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

Offer Description

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

Assistant Professor of Microbiology, Parasitology, Genetics and Virology

Expected working time: 10%

Expected entry into the employment: February 2026 or by an agreement

Description of the work position:

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.

Where to apply

E-mail: PersonalniLF@osu.cz
Website: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BeoAsH4kSE6MkRzwDHSU7xXWsDS…

Requirements

Research Field: Medical sciences
Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

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.

Languages: CZECH
Level: Excellent

Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Good

Research Field: Medical sciences

Additional Information

Benefits

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

Selection process

Language in Which the Selection Process Will Be Conducted: Czech

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.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: University of Ostrava
Country: Czech Republic
City: Ostrava
Postal Code: 702 00
Street: Dvořákova 7
Geofield

Job offer

Assistant Professor of Microbiology, Parasitology, Genetics and Virology