The Dean of the Faculty of Informatics MU invites applications for a position of Associate Professor in Computer Networks and Systems, within the Department of Computer Systems and Communications.
Job description key points
- Involvement in teaching in the area of Computer Networks and eventually Computer Systems.
- Expected to strengthen and expand the study field and its theoretical grounds.
- Active involvement in or leadership of research activities.
- Active international cooperation, in both research and education.
- Involvement in industrial cooperation in the area of computer networks and systems.
Requirements
- PhD in Informatics or related discipline, and habilitation (“venia docendi” or equivalent) or prerequisites for quick progress to habilitation.
- Passion for problem solving and desire for continuous improvement in teaching skills.
- Existing track record in both education and research in the IT areas related to computer networks, systems and communications.
- Expert knowledge in at least one of the areas covered by courses:
- Dynamic, flexible personality, able to work well in teams.
- Experience with research or development project team leadership.
- Languages – fluent English (both spoken and written), other language(s) welcome.
- Experience from other countries than Czech & Slovak Republics (at least half a year) or proof of other extensive international experience (e.g., international project leadership).
Desired skills and achievements
- Experience with research project team leadership is an advantage.
- Experience with research achievements published at the high quality conferences or journals.
- Ability to work well in interdisciplinary and international teams.
- Successfully defended Bachelor and/or Master theses supervised.
- Open-source software projects development and maintenance.
Other information
- The starting salary for this Associate Professor position is 109,000 CZK, and with the progress in this tenure-track position can in no more than 3 years be modified based on the level of involvement in research and educational projects.
- Candidates at a slightly earlier career stage or with minor skill shortages may be offered an Assistant Professor position. The starting monthly salary for this position is 80,000 CZK.
Applicants should submit
- CV;
- degree documents;
- summary of work experience, publication and teaching activities and involvement in research grants;
- cover letter explaining your interest in the position and the IT area;
- title and abstract of a lecture that can be presented as a part of the application process;
- names and contacts of three professional and language referees.
Please submit your application, including all required documents, preferably online via the MU e-application at https://www.muni.cz/en/about-us/careers/vacancies/65361. In case this way of submission would not be possible, we also accept a paper application with a declaration of the reason for the such submission.
Any queries re. the submission shall be sent to: pers@fi.muni.cz.
Queries re. the position as such can be addressed to Associate Prof. Eva Hladká (eva@fi.muni.cz).
Further information is available:
- Masaryk University at https://www.muni.cz/en
- Brno at https://www.gotobrno.cz/en/
- For more information about current open positions at FI MU, download a brochure: https://is.muni.cz/do/fi/napsali_o_fi/marketing/2021-09-16-brochure-open-positions-VI-FI-MU.pdf