Job Opportunities

VP2 (BCH) Leader / Excellent researcher of the LERCO project

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The Dean of the Faculty of Science of the University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure to fill the position at the Department of Chemistry

  • VP2 (BCH) Leader / Excellent researcher of the LERCO project

Expected start:

  • 1st of March 2025 (or by agreement)

Expected workload:

  • 100 % (or by agreement)

Qualifications and other requirements

  • PhD degree in biochemistry or bioanalytical chemistry
  • Minimum of 10 years of research experience
  • Significant scientific activity in the field of biochemistry and bioanalytical chemistry, documented by publications
  • and other results (at least 60 publications in impacted journals, at least 1500 citations, h-index according to WOS at least 25)
  • Proven experience in acquiring and implementing international research projects
  • Experience with the transfer of knowledge into practice and commercialization of research results (patents, spin-offs, etc.)
  • Ability to lead and motivate a research team is an advantage
  • Excellent knowledge of English, ability to communicate scientific results at an international level
  • EU research level: R3 – Established/R4 – Leading (research group)

Job description

  • Leading a research team focused on advanced research in the field of nanostructured materials with applications in biochemistry and bioanalytical chemistry
  • Preparation, implementation and coordination of research projects, including cooperation with international partners
  • Active participation in teaching and preparation of new study programmes, especially in the fields of biochemistry and bioanalytical chemistry
  • Transfer of research results into practice, including their commercialization through patents, spin-off companies and other activities

Language in which the competition will be conducted:

  • English

Required documents (in English):

Application:

Please send your application with all the required documents electronically to  by 19th January 2025.

If you have any questions about the scope of the position, please contact the Research Programme Manager (doc. RNDr. Václav Slovák, Ph.D., )

The first round of the selection procedure will take place in the form of an assessment of the submitted materials. Only selected applicants will be invited to the second round.

The Dean of the Faculty is entitled to cancel the selection procedure or not to select any of the applicants without giving a reason.

Contact:

University of Ostrava
Faculty of Science
HR department
Bc. Lucie Malovcová
Mlýnská 5
702 00 Ostrava – Moravská Ostrava
Czech Republic

E-mail:
Phone: +420 553 46 2107