Researcher

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

Researcher

 

Department: Department of auxiliary historical sciences and archival sciences, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University

Position Type: non-academic position in research

EU Researcher Profile: R1

Work time: 0,5 (part-time, 20 hours per week)

Type of employment contract: fixed term (3 years; with possible prolongation for another two years)

Number of open positions: 1

Expected start: 1. 2. 2025 or negotiable

Deadline for applications: 1 February 2025
 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

For the Department of auxiliary historical sciences and archival studies, we are looking for researcher in early and high medieval history.

Join our team and participate in innovative research within the Frontiers and Empires project. The Case of Moymirid Moravia. This project offers a unique opportunity to work with leading experts in the field and contribute to important scientific discoveries.

More information about the project can be found here: https://www.phil.muni.cz/en/research/current-projects/73265

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research task within the EXPRO ideally project linked to the project of internal doctoral studies (study of tributes in early medieval Europe in a comparative perspective and concerning cultural anthropology).
• Participation in ensuring operational and administrative activities related to the position according to the instructions of the department head.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree Programme in historical sciences (or one semester before end successful defence of thesis) – a condition
• Focus on ancient or medieval history - condition

Other qualifications we look for (but are not necessary):

• Experience in the field advantage.
• Knowledge of English. language at B2 level.
• Latin B2 level.
• A high level of knowledge in at least one of the following languages: English, French, German.
   

The advantage is:

• Knowledge of the university environment

WE OFFER:

Working environment

• stable working environment in a prestigious institution
• employment in a prestigious institution awarded by the HR Excellence in Research
• friendly and inspiring working environment
• convenient location of the faculty in the city centre
• a friendly approach to work-life balance

Employee benefits

6 weeks of paid vacation per year, flexible working hours with the possibility to work partly from home for better work life balance, meal allowance in the salary or for meals in canteens, pension insurance contribution or nursery school/ playgroup allowance, selected vaccinations free of charge, favourable mobile tariffs Vodafone, Multisport card, sports lessons organized by the Faculty of Sports Studies, the nursery school Elánek for children of employees near the faculty.

Training and development

Opportunities for training and personal development, e.g., language and other courses provided by MU, use of MU libraries, use of placements and mobilities abroad, participation in conferences, etc.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your application via the electronic application link by 3. 1. 2025 (please use the link in the Electronic Application section below) and please attach all required documents.  

The following documents are required as a part of your application:

 

• cover letter specifying the area of research interest
• structured CV with an overview of previous experience
• copies of proof of education
• overview of scientific and publishing activities

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation of acceptance to your e-mail address. After the e-application deadline, you will receive information about the next steps. If you are unsure, please contact the FF MU Personnel Office: Mgr. Eva Brázdová Urbanová, e-mail: eva.urbanova@phil.muni.cz

SELECTION PROCESS

Selection criteria:

• submitting all required documents in the e-application
• compliance of the candidate's profile with the requirements for the job as stated above

Suitable candidates will be invited to a personal interview, which may also take the form of a videoconference.

Selection procedures rules at the Faculty of Arts of MU can be found on our careers page here.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you!

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY, THE FACULTY AND THE DEPARTMENT

Masaryk University, located in in the vibrant city of Brno, Czech Republic, is the second-largest public university in the country and one of the most prestigious universities in Central Europe. It is recognized for its strong research output, as well as its comprehensive and diverse range of study programs, which span the sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 35,000 students and 6,000 employees. Beautiful surroundings of Brno and proximity to other historical cities (e.g. Prague, Vienna, Budapest), variety of cultural and entertainment attractions, and top personal safety, make Brno one of the top 100 university cities in the world according to students.

The Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University is an important centre of humanities and social science. Due to modern facilities, high technologies and innovative methods in science and education, the faculty offers attractive environment to its 6,000 students and 600 employees. Striving for transparent working environment that is open to domestic and international top researchers and that supports mobility and professional growth, the faculty was granted by the HR Excellence in Research Award - a European certification for managing HR processes in a research organization in 2021.

Department

Information about the Department auxiliary historical sciences and archive studies at the Faculty of Arts of MU
can be found at:https://archivnictvi.phil.muni.cz/en

Contact person at the department for questions about the position:

doc. Mgr. David Kalhous, Ph.D., e-mail: David.kalhous@phil.muni.cz, telephone: +420 733 189 645