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), non-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: 17.09.2024 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.

F aculty 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. https:// www. recetox.muni.cz/en/career/career-at-recetox

Job Description

Key Duties:

• Independent solution of complex scientific, research or development tasks in the fields of environmental chemistry and toxicology in research on the impact of exposure and health risks of hazardous foreign substances.

• Coordination and implementation of research projects using complex environmental, analytical, and toxicological data.

• Management of process optimization/innovation, development, optimization and validation of sampling techniques (especially air quality).

• Data analysis of projects focusing on environmental epidemiology, exposome, and individual internal and external exposures in cohort studies.

• Analysis of spatial and temporal data with GIS using R-studio, Python.

• Ensuring research funding is secured - collaborating on grant searches, writing and submissions and contract opportunities, implementing own projects, including contract research.

• Working in a wider research team and managing other staff and their activities in project teams, collaborating with partners in the Czech Republic and abroad.

• Own publication activities (peer-reviewed journals) and presentation of research results at conferences.

• Participation in teaching, especially supervision of final student theses.

Skills and Qualifications

The applicant must have:

A Ph.D. degree in the field of Chemistry, Ecotoxicology, Biochemistry, or equivalent

At least 5 years of experience in a relevant field/in a similar position

At least B2 English level

Experience in leading bachelor's and master's theses

The hands-on experience in the research activities and publication of research results

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 17.9.2024 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.

Proof of educational qualifications

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: [email protected].

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!