Head of the Czech Collection of Microorganisms

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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: 1,0 FTE (full-time employment of 40 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: R4

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

The candidate for the head of the Czech Collection of Microorganisms (CCM) must be an expert with professional experience in the field of research on microorganisms.

The Head of the Czech Collection of Microorganisms will be responsible for the management and development of the collection, ensuring its professional, research and academic activities, coordinating cooperation with academic and industrial partners and representing the CCM at the national and international level. The agenda also includes supporting educational activities and involving the CCM in research projects.

During the selection process, the candidates will present their concept for the development and functioning of the Czech Collection of Microorganisms.

Skills and Qualifications

The applicant must have:

• Completed university education in biology
• Research practice focusing on research on microorganisms
• Academic degree Ph.D. or equivalent
• Personal and professional qualifications for leading and developing the team of the workplace
• Experience with teaching and prerequisites for guaranteeing professional subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Scientific and publishing activities in the field
• Very good knowledge of English (spoken and written)
• Moral and civic integrity

Other qualifications assessed during the selection process, the fulfillment of which is an advantage:

• Experience in leading a scientific team or research infrastructure
• Proven organizational skills and other demonstrable professional qualifications for managing the operation of the Czech Collection of Microorganisms
• Experience with submitting research projects (national or international)
• Active research and publication activities
• Scientific reputation and contacts in the international field
• Foreign experience
• Experience with extremophile research and connections to polar research (thanks to CCM's close cooperation with the Czech Antarctic Program)

Informal inquiries about the position can be sent to prof. Mgr. V. Bryja, Ph.D., email , phone

We Offer

• Management of a unique professional workplace in the biomedical campus of Masaryk University;
• The background of a prestigious educational and research institution;
• The opportunity to develop interdisciplinary cooperation within the university and research environment;
• Opportunities for education and further professional and scientific development;
• 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, Multisport card, psychological counselling, vaccinations free of charge, discounted language courses, exclusive mobile tariff offer by Vodafone)
• 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:

• Motivation letter in which the applicant states their reasons for interest in the position and the prerequisites for its performance
• Structured curriculum vitae (CV) including a complete list of publications, an overview of funding received and teaching experience
• Research plan of 3-5 pages, summarizing the results to date and a proposal for the future research direction of the workplace
• Contact details for 2-3 people who can provide recommendations

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, which will take place on December 11th – 12th, 2025.

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