Associate professor / Assistant professor pecialised in biochemistry

Job description

Associate professor:

• Provides teaching in bachelor′s, master′s, and doctoral degree programs (including supervising and reviewing theses) and helps develop these programs further.
• Serves as an advisor in doctoral degree programs.
• Actively engages in creative work, particularly through independent research and development projects, publishing in academic periodicals, and participating in conferences and other professional meetings; secures and leads/coordinates basic and applied research projects (including securing funding).
• He or she contributes to the university′s third mission, particularly by promoting creative work, participating in the administration and management related to his or her activities, and participating in the university′s self-governance.

Assistant professor:

• Participates in teaching in bachelor′s and master′s degree programs (including supervising and reviewing theses) and participating in their further development.
• Upon approval by the faculty′s scientific council, may also participate in teaching in doctoral degree programs.
• Actively participates in creative work, particularly through independent research and development projects, publishing in academic periodicals, and participating in conferences and other professional meetings.
• The job description also includes science popularization, administrative duties, and participation in the university′s self-governance.

Qualification requirements – required

Associate professor:

• Appointment as an associate professor in the field of natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry) or medicine.
• Scientific research and publication activities in the relevant or a related field.
• Proficiency in Czech at the C2 level.
• Proficiency in English at the B2 level.

Assistant professor:

• A university degree in the field of natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry) or medicine.
• A doctorate (Ph.D., CSc., DrSc., Dr.) in the relevant field or a related field.
• Scientific research and publication activity in the relevant or a related field.
• Proficiency in Czech at the C2 level.
• Proficiency in English at the B2 level.

Qualification requirements – preferred

Assistant professor:

• Pedagogical experience in the relevant field is preferred.

Research level

• Associate professor: R3 (established research staff) / R4 (leading research staff).
• Assistant professor: R2 (post-doctoral research staff).

The expected form of employment

• 20%

The expected start date

• October 2026 or as agreed

Wage conditions

• Salary is based on the position classification set by the university′s internal salary regulations and also depends on the candidate′s experience and involvement in research grant activities.

Benefits

• 8 weeks of vacation per calendar year.
• Support for sports activities, such as through the MultiSport employee program.
• English language courses and other educational courses.
• Rent discounts through Heimstaden.
• The Elánek daycare center for employees′ children and a 50% discount on daycare fees.
• Univerzity Library services and free access to e-books.
• 15 % discount on books at the University Store and bookstore—OUShop.
• Discounted mobile phone plans through the T-Mobile benefits program.
• Work in a professional team at a stable employer.
• A supportive organizational policy and culture, and a pleasant work environment.

The language in which the selection procedure will be conducted

• Czech

Documents required from the participant

• Completed form
• Link for sending the required documents, specifically:
  • structured professional resume
  • overview of publications
  • scans of documents confirming university education

Application deadline

• 25 August 2026 (inclusive)

Information about the selection procedure

The Dean of the OU Faculty of Medicine reserves the right to invite only selected applicants for a personal interview and also the right not to select any applicants. The selection process may be canceled or reopened.