Associate Professor for Department of Natural Drugs

Department: Department of Natural Drugs  – Faculty of Pharmacy
Deadline: 12 Feb 2026
Start date: 1. 3. 2026
Job type: part-time
Job field: Pharmacy | Science and research | Education and schooling

The Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Masaryk University announced a selection procedure for filling the position of:

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
(academic position)

Department: Department of Natural Drugs, Faculty of Pharmacy, Masaryk University
Position type: Academic position
EU Researcher Profile: R3
Working time: by agreement
Type of employment: Fixed-term employment contract (1 year)
Expected start date: 1. 3. 2026
Number of positions: 1
Application deadline: 12. 2. 2026

The Department of Natural Drugs is seeking a colleague for the position of Associate Professor with a specialization in pharmacognosy.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching

• Creative application of research results in teaching activities, particularly in supervising students in doctoral or master’s degree programmes.
• Delivery of lectures or other forms of teaching, primarily in master’s or doctoral programmes. Supervision and examination of master’s theses and doctoral dissertations.
• Acting as a guarantor of a study programme and/or as a member of a doctoral programme advisory board.
• Participation in committees for doctoral state examinations and doctoral dissertation defences; membership in committees for final state examinations or rigorous examinations.
• Serving as an external examiner of doctoral or habilitation theses or participation in habilitation or professorial appointment committees.
• Contribution to publication activities for educational purposes.

Research

• Conducting basic or applied research of fundamental importance for discipline and publishing the results in peer-reviewed journals or academic monographs.
• Active participation in national and international scientific conferences and professional meetings and presentation of research results.
• Review and expert evaluation activities at the national level in the assessment of research projects within the relevant field.

Other Responsibilities

Participation in operational and administrative activities related to the academic position according to the instructions of the head of department, including for example:

• Routine administrative tasks related to the management of own courses, use of e-learning tools, and communication with students via the Masaryk University Information System.
• Organization of and participation in international mobility programmes for students and academic staff.
• Contribution to the promotion of the field.

REQUIREMENTS

Education, Qualifications and Experience

• Appointment as Associate Professor
• Specialization in pharmacognosy - required
• International publications and successful experience in grant-funded research projects
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience – required

Language Skills

• English language proficiency at C1/C2 level
• Excellent command of Czech, both spoken and written

Job-related Competencies

• Advanced presentation, organizational teaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to transfer research results into teaching practice
• Ability to independently manage and lead research projects of fundamental importance for the field
• Ability to conduct independent scholarly publication activities
• Ability to present research results to the international academic community and the general public
• Precision, responsibility, reliability

Additional Advantages

• Experience in a university environment
• Previous experience in the field of education

WE OFFER

Working Environment

• Employment at a prestigious institution holding the HR Excellence in Research Award
• Stable employment environment
• Access to interesting projects
• Friendly and inspiring workplace
• Advantageous location at University Campus Bohunice- – moving during year 2026
• Supportive approach to work–life balance

Employee Benefits

• 8 weeks of annual leave
• Flexible working hours with the possibility of partial remote work
• Meal allowance paid in salary or subsidies for university canteens
• Contribution to pension savings or childcare fees
• Selected vaccinations free of charge
• Discounted Vodafone mobile tariffs
• MultiSport card
• Sports classes organized by the Faculty of Sports Studies
• Elánek childcare group for employees’ children located close to the faculty

Education and Professional Development

• Opportunities for further education and professional development (e.g. language and other courses offered by Masaryk University)
• Access to Masaryk University libraries
• Opportunities for international fellowships and research stays
• Participation in conferences and other scholarly events

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application via the online application system by 12. February 2026 (use the link in the Electronic Application  section below) and upload all required documents.

Required documents:

• Cover letter
• Structured CV including an overview of professional experience
• Copies of documents proving the achieved education
• Overview of research and publication activities

In accordance with Section 70(5) of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education Institutions, as amended, the CV must include information on current employers.

After successful submission of your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation by e-mail.

Following the application deadline, you will be informed about the next steps of the selection procedure.

For further information, please contact the Faculty of Pharmacy HR Department:
Mgr. Karolína Macharáčková
Email: macharackovak@pharm.muni.cz
Mobile: +420 770 382 921