Assistant professor in Genetics and Molecular Biology

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Workplace: Department of Experimental Biology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Czech Republic

Type of Contract: temporary position with 3 -year contract (with possible extension), academic

Working Hours: 0,5 FTE (part-time employment of 20 hours per week)

Expected Start Date: or negotiable with respect to immigration timelines for non EU candidates

Number of Open Positions: 1

Application Deadline:

EU Researcher Profile: R2

About the Workplace

Masaryk University is modern, dynamic and the most attractive university in the Czech Republic with ten faculties, more than 7 000 staff and students, a wide range of research areas and a strong international position. We are the largest academic employer in the South Moravian Region.

Faculty of Science MU, a holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission, is a research-oriented faculty, offering university education (Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree programs) closely linked to both primary and applied research and high school teaching of the following sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth sciences. We are the most productive scientific unit of the Masaryk University generating around 40 % of MU research results.

Department of Experimental Biology at the Faculty of Science MU is a modern, fully equipped workplace where individual research groups conduct research at all levels – from molecules and cells to invertebrates and humans; from basic research to the application of results in human and veterinary biomedicine.

Job Description

Key Duties:

• Assistant Professor in the Laboratory of Biological and Molecular Anthropology. The position involves working with human skeletal material, cremated burials, and mummified remains
• Focus on palaeogenetic and palaeoproteomic issues
• Publishing and fundraising activities
• Participation in field research and assistance in its organization
• Teaching within Experimental and Molecular Biology and Human Biology study programs
• Preparation of material used in exercises
• Supervision of bachelor's and master's theses
• Organizational activities within the framework of teaching and workplace operations

Skills and Qualifications

The applicant must have:

• PhD degree in Genetics and Molecular Biology, specializing in paleogenetics and paleoproteomics.
• Good knowledge of English (spoken and written)
• Experience with experimental work and independent project management in the field of ancient DNA and palaeoproteomics, molecular biology, and genetics
• Publications in the field of paleogenetics, paleoproteomics, and human biology. At least one publication with IF
• Hardworking, independent, meticulous, reliable, organizational skills
• Experience and aptitude for teaching at a university
• Good knowledge of the Czech language; for non-native speakers, a certificate of Czech language proficiency at least at the CCE-B2 level

Informal inquiries about the position can be sent to doc. Eva Drozdová email , phone

We Offer

• Facilities of newly built experimental laboratories, including modern equipment
• Motivational remuneration
• Friendly team
• An interesting job in a dynamically-expanding university area
• Flexible working hours and occasional home office to support personal needs in family and career compatibility
• Employee benefits such as 8 weeks of paid vacation per year, pension insurance contribution/long-term investment product/nursery/children´s group allowance, a financial meal allowance, lunches in canteens of MU, Multisport card, psychological counselling, vaccinations free of charge, discounted language courses, exclusive mobile tariff offer by Vodafone, childcare groups at Campus and Komenského náměstí)
• Opportunity to work and live in a modern and dynamic city (for more information on costs of living, you can refer to Numbeo)
• Welcome Office provides support with your relocation to Brno

Application Process

The application shall be submitted online by via an e-application

The candidate shall provide following:

• CV
• Cover letter describing candidate's research interest and experience
• Summary of research outputs and publications

After submitting your application successfully, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from

Selection Process

Received applications will be considered carefully in line with principles of the EU Charter and Code for Researchers. Selection criteria: (i) meeting qualification requirements described above, (ii) all required documents provided.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal or online interview.

The Faculty Recruitment Policy (OTM-R) can be seen here.

Faculty of Science, Masaryk University is an equal opportunity employer. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Visit our Career page.

We are looking forward to hearing from you