Overview

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

Type of Contract: temporary position with 1-year contract with possible extension, academic

Working Hours: 0,6 FTE (part-time employment of 24 hours per week)

Expected Start Date: 1.3.2026 or negotiable with respect to immigration timelines for non EU candidates

Number of Open Positions: 1

Pay: negotiable

EU Researcher Profile: R2

Application Deadline: 8.2.2026

 

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 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, 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 department where individual research groups conduct research at all levels – from molecules and cells through invertebrates up to humans, and from basic research to the application of results in human and veterinary biomedicine.

Job Description

Key Duties:

  • Conducting research activities in the field of microfluidics and enzyme kinetics, in particular the design and optimization of experimental systems, the processing and interpretation of acquired data, and publication and project activities in this area
  • Teaching activities in higher education study programmes, including teaching specialized courses and supervising students’ final theses
  • Participation in the preparation, innovation, and accreditation of study programmes with a biological focus, including the development of curricula and the development of cooperation with national and international partners

Skills and Qualifications

The applicant must have:

  • Completed university education in biology, biochemistry, or another related field
  • Academic degree Ph.D. or equivalent
  • Research experience focused on enzymology and microfluidics
  • Experience with the development of microfluidic systems and their application within biologically oriented projects
  • Experience with advanced methods for studying enzyme kinetics and biophysical analysis of proteins
  • Scientific and publication record in the field
  • Very good command of English (spoken and written) at a minimum level of B2
  • Excellent knowledge of the Czech language, both written and spoken, at C2 level; in the case of non-native speakers, it must be evidenced by a certificate or a high school graduation certificate in Czech language
  • Moral integrity and clean criminal record

The applicant should have:

  • Experience with university-level teaching and prerequisites for guaranteeing specialized courses
  • Presentation skills and experience with oral presentations at international conferences
  • Experience with programming and advanced data analysis

Informal inquiries about the position can be sent to prof. RNDr. Zbyněk Prokop, Ph.D. email zbynek@chemi.muni.cz, phone 549496667.

We Offer

  • Access to state-of-the-art technologies for biochemical and biophysical analysis of proteins
  • Opportunity to develop interdisciplinary collaboration within the university and research environment
  • Opportunities for personal growth 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, 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 8.2.2026 via an e-application:

https://www.muni.cz/en/about-us/careers/vacancies/80288

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 2 references

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

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