Head of Department of Neurology
Masaryk University
Czech Republic

Institution: Masaryk University, Faculty of Medicine / University Hospital Brno
Department: Department of Neurology
Deadline: 19 April 2026
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Job Type: Full-time
Job Field: Science and Research | Education


Department Overview

  • Leading center for diagnostics, treatment, education, and research in neurology
  • Modern diagnostic facilities: neurophysiology, neuroradiology, neuroimmunology
  • Collaborates with Psychiatry, Neurosurgery, Clinical Psychology, and Rehabilitation departments
  • Provides both general neurological care and highly specialized regional consultative care
  • Specialized units: Stroke Unit within Comprehensive Cerebrovascular Care Center
  • Research areas: neuromuscular disorders, multiple sclerosis, sleep medicine, spinal disorders

Position Overview

The Head of Department is responsible for:

  • Management of the department and clinical operations
  • Undergraduate and postgraduate medical education
  • Coordinating doctoral research and publishing activities
  • Leading research projects and ensuring academic excellence
  • Presenting vision for department development during selection process

Requirements

  • University education in General Medicine (or equivalent abroad)
  • Eligibility to practice as a physician in neurology (per Section 5 of Act No. 95/2004 Coll.)
  • Academic degree: PhD or scientific rank CSc; habilitation required; professorship is an advantage
  • Leadership and management experience for medical and academic teams
  • Teaching experience and commitment to curriculum delivery
  • Strong research and publishing record in neurology
  • Active knowledge of Czech language
  • Moral integrity and compliance with Act No. 451/1991 Coll. (Lustration Act)

Offer & Benefits

  • Inspiring multidisciplinary academic and clinical environment
  • Teaching opportunities in a state-of-the-art simulation center
  • Professional growth and continuous education
  • Supplementary pension insurance and additional benefits

Application Materials

Applicants should submit via e-Application:

  • Structured CV
  • Overview of scientific and publishing activities
  • Contact details of two references (name, position, phone)
  • Copies of qualifications and diplomas (external applicants only)
  • Criminal record (max 3 months old)
  • Certificate per Act No. 451/1991 Coll. (if applicable)

Contact:
Mgr. Adéla Otáhalová — adela.otahalova@med.muni.cz


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