Position Description Department: Department of Biochemistry – Faculty of Medicine Deadline: 8 Nov 2026 Start date: 1. 2. 2027 Job type: full-time Job field: Science and research \| Education and schooling e-Application Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University announces a selection procedure for the position of: Head of the Department of Biochemistry Department of Biochemistry is an educational and research unit of the Faculty of Medicine at Masaryk University. It provides teaching in medical chemistry, biochemistry, clinical and applied biochemistry within both master’s and bachelor’s degree programmes. Its research focuses on pathological processes, particularly oxidative stress, hypoxia and ischemia, the metabolism of low-molecular-weight compounds, the synthesis of biologically active compounds, and biotransformation processes. The candidate for Head of the Department must be a respected expert in the field of biochemistry at both national and international level, with experience in team management and teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. The Head of the Department will be responsible for managing the department, undergraduate education, postgraduate studies, publication activities, and coordination of the department’s research activities. As part of the selection procedure, candidates for the position of Head of the Department will present their vision for fulfilling the responsibilities outlined above. Requirements for a declared position Higher education in a medical or natural science field or equivalent education obtained abroad; Academic degree Ph.D. or scientific rank of CSc.; Habilitation within the meaning of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education, the scientific-pedagogical title of professor is an advantage; Personal and professional prerequisites for managing the academic team of the department; Teaching experience and readiness to guarantee the professional subjects taught in the workplace; Significant publication history and active research; Scientific reputation in the international field; Personal and moral integrity; Experience with a management position. Fulfilment of prerequisites according to Act No. 451/1991 Coll. (the Lustration Act); (persons born after 1 December 1971 and foreign applicants do not have to prove). We offer work in an inspiring intellectual environment with an emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration; work in a top medical and educational workplace, and participate in teaching in a unique simulation centre; professional growth and continuing education; employee benefits. Application documents The application, accompanied by the following documents: structured CV, overview of scientific and publishing activities, contact details of two people to obtain references (name, position, telephone number), photocopies of evidence of qualifications (not required for internal applicants), Criminal record extract (max three months old), a certificate according to Act 451/1991 Coll. (the so-called Lustration Act); (does not have to document persons born after 1 December 1971 and applicants from abroad), send it to the MU Faculty of Medicine Human Resources Department in electronic form. For the electronic form, use the "Electronic Application" option below. For more information, please contact us at e-mail adela.otahalova@med.muni.cz. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Position Description

Department: Department of Biochemistry – Faculty of Medicine
Deadline: 8 Nov 2026
Start date: 1. 2. 2027
Job type: full-time
Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling
e-Application

Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University announces a selection procedure for the position of:

Head of the Department of Biochemistry

Department of Biochemistry is an educational and research unit of the Faculty of Medicine at Masaryk University. It provides teaching in medical chemistry, biochemistry, clinical and applied biochemistry within both master’s and bachelor’s degree programmes. Its research focuses on pathological processes, particularly oxidative stress, hypoxia and ischemia, the metabolism of low-molecular-weight compounds, the synthesis of biologically active compounds, and biotransformation processes.

The candidate for Head of the Department must be a respected expert in the field of biochemistry at both national and international level, with experience in team management and teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels.

The Head of the Department will be responsible for managing the department, undergraduate education, postgraduate studies, publication activities, and coordination of the department’s research activities. As part of the selection procedure, candidates for the position of Head of the Department will present their vision for fulfilling the responsibilities outlined above.

Requirements for a declared position

Higher education in a medical or natural science field or equivalent education obtained abroad;
Academic degree Ph.D. or scientific rank of CSc.;
Habilitation within the meaning of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education, the scientific-pedagogical title of professor is an advantage;
Personal and professional prerequisites for managing the academic team of the department;
Teaching experience and readiness to guarantee the professional subjects taught in the workplace;
Significant publication history and active research;
Scientific reputation in the international field;
Personal and moral integrity;
Experience with a management position.
Fulfilment of prerequisites according to Act No. 451/1991 Coll. (the Lustration Act); (persons born after 1 December 1971 and foreign applicants do not have to prove).

We offer

work in an inspiring intellectual environment with an emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration;
work in a top medical and educational workplace, and participate in teaching in a unique simulation centre;
professional growth and continuing education;
employee benefits.

Application documents

The application, accompanied by the following documents:

structured CV,
overview of scientific and publishing activities,
contact details of two people to obtain references (name, position, telephone number),
photocopies of evidence of qualifications (not required for internal applicants),
Criminal record extract (max three months old),
a certificate according to Act 451/1991 Coll. (the so-called Lustration Act); (does not have to document persons born after 1 December 1971 and applicants from abroad),

send it to the MU Faculty of Medicine Human Resources Department in electronic form. For the electronic form, use the "Electronic Application" option below.

For more information, please contact us at e-mail adela.otahalova@med.muni.cz.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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