Researcher III

Department: Department of Botany and Zoology  – Faculty of Science
Deadline: 11 Jan 2026
Start date: 1. 2. 2026
Job type: part-time
Job field: Science and research

Bursar of the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position

Researcher III

Workplace: Department of Botany and Zoology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Czech Republic
Type of Contract: temporary position with 1-year contract (with possible extension), non-academic
Working Hours: 0,2 FTE (part-time employment of 8 hours per week)
Expected Start Date: 1. 2. 2026 or negotiable with respect to immigration timelines for non EU candidates
Number of Open Positions: 1
Pay: negotiable
Application Deadline: 11. 1. 2026
EU Researcher Profile : R3

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.

The Department of Botany and Zoology  at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, is a modern scientific research and educational center specializing in the biosystematic, ecological, and evolutionary aspects of nature. It brings together leading experts from various biological disciplines and provides a base for interdisciplinary research, international cooperation, and high-quality teaching for students at all levels of study.

Job Description

Key Duties:

• Independent and team scientific work in the field of parasitology
• Participation in the preparation and implementation of research projects and publications
• Collection and analysis of biological samples using modern laboratory methods
• Analysis of biological data
• Independent presentation of research results at conferences and other professional meetings
• Participation in domestic and international business trips as instructed by the director of the institute
• Cooperation with domestic and international partners
• Active guidance of students and provision of professional teaching

Skills and Qualifications

The applicant must have:

• PhD Degree in biology or a related field
• Excellent knowledge of the Czech language in written and oral communication, including the ability to deliver lectures and conduct teaching in the Czech language
• Experience with research activities in the field of parasite biology or host-parasite interactions
• Knowledge of modern molecular biology methods (PCR, sequencing, etc.)
• Documented international research experience gained during long-term and short-term stays at prestigious foreign institutions
• Active involvement in international scientific cooperation and joint projects with prominent foreign partners
• Ability to work independently and think analytically
• Good knowledge of English (writing technical texts, team communication)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for effective sharing of scientific results, team leadership, and interaction with partners
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members, including providing feedback and supporting professional growth
• Organizational skills and a responsible approach to task completion

Informal inquiries about the position can be sent to Assoc. Prof. Mgr. Jan Zukal, Dr. MBA, email 49992@mail.muni.cz .

We Offer

• The facilities of Masaryk University's prestigious workplace
• A stimulating and friendly working environment in an interdisciplinary team
• Opportunities for professional growth and involvement in international projects
• 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 6 weeks of paid vacation per year, pension insurance contribution/long-term investment product/nursery/children´s group 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 31. 12. 2025 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 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!