Academic Researcher

Dean of the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position

Academic Researcher

Workplace: RECETOX, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic
Type of Contract: temporary position with 1-year contract (with possible extension), academic
Working Hours: 1,0 FTE (full-time employment of 40 hours per week)
Expected Start Date: negotiable with respect to immigration timelines for non EU candidates
Number of Open Positions: 1                                             
Pay: negotiable
Application Deadline: 12.12.2024
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 6500 staff and 33 000 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, 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.

RECETOX  focuses on interdisciplinary research and education in the area of Environment & Health, studying toxic compounds and their behaviour, transport & bioaccumulation to evaluate environmental effects, assess the exposure and health risks to humans, and develop technologies and biotechnologies to break them down. http://www.recetox.muni.cz/en/career/career-at-recetox

Job Description

The purpose of the position is to provide scientific capacity for further development of the population studies research infrastructure, to improve its international visibility and applicability of its results, to engage in scientific research, development and innovation activities as well as in educational activities, especially by supervising students' qualifying theses.

The academic researcher will participate in the realisation of CELSPAC population studies, in particular contributing to

• the conceptual management and long-term operation of the CELSPAC infrastructure unit;
• preparation of protocols for new studies and associated standard operating procedures;
• preparation and implementation of questionnaire surveys and clinical examinations and collection of biological material;
• strategy and operation of biobanking facilities for long-term storage of samples from population studies;
• data analysis and interpretation;
• preparation and implementation of international projects on population environmental exposure and health impact studies, including communication with partners and exchange of information and data;
• Publication activities.

Skills and Qualifications

• a degree in medicine, biology, environmental or social sciences, a Ph.D. degree
• knowledge of the design and protocol of long-term population studies
• knowledge of data collection methodology and biological material for such studies
• knowledge of data analysis and evaluation of the results of population studies
  • practical experience in all three phases of the study
• interest in public health issues and environmental health impact studies
• ability to work as part of a team and independently to solve complex scientific, research or development tasks, including publication of results
• experience in leading teams
• willingness to participate in teaching and practical supervision of students
• willingness to pursue further education
• willingness to interact with international research teams

We Offer

• 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 or nursery/children´s group allowance, a financial meal allowance, lunches in canteens of MU, Multisport card, 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 12.12.2024 via an e-application, please find the reference to the e-application in the beginning and end of the advertisement.

The candidate shall provide following:

• CV
• Cover letter describing candidate's research interest and experience
• Summary of research outputs and publications
• Names and contact details of at least 3 professional references.

After submitting your application successfully, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from jobs.muni.cz. In case of problems with filling in the e-application form, please contact us by e-mail: rcx-hr@recetox.muni.cz.

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!