Lecturer in Biology (Masaryk University)

Department: Department of Experimental Biology – Faculty of Science, Masaryk University Deadline: 12 February 2026 Start Date: 1 March 2026 (negotiable for non-EU candidates) Job Type: Part-time (0.3 FTE – 12 hours/week) Contract Type: Temporary, 3-year contract (with possible extension) Number of Open Positions: 1 EU Researcher Profile: R2 About the Workplace Masaryk University is a modern and dynamic university in the Czech Republic with ten faculties, over 7,000 staff, and 33,000 students. The Faculty of Science, holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award, offers university education (BSc, MSc, PhD) closely linked to primary and applied research in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth sciences. The Department of Experimental Biology, Section of Animal Physiology and Immunology, is a modern, fully equipped workplace conducting research from molecules and cells to invertebrates and humans, spanning basic research to applications in human and veterinary medicine. Job Description / Key Duties Active participation in the preparation and implementation of immunology education for BSc, MSc, and PhD students Creation of educational texts Dissemination of knowledge in experimental biology to the general public Skills and Qualifications Must have: PhD in Animal Physiology or a related field Ability to perform independent teaching and experimental activities Excellent command of English (written and spoken) Excellent command of Czech (written and spoken, C2 level; certificate required for non-native speakers) Practical experience with in vivo experiments using mice, including protocols, inflammation, fibrosis, tumor induction, and primary cell isolation Knowledge of experimental work with extracellular vesicles Practical experience with flow cytometry methods Active cooperation with Czech and international experts in the field Active, motivated, and willing to grow professionally Strong organizational and teamwork skills Civic and moral integrity We Offer Dynamic academic environment with opportunity to teach immunological methods Supervision of BSc, MSc, and PhD theses Access to state-of-the-art instrumentation at the Institute of Experimental Biology Flexible working hours and occasional home office support Employee benefits: 8 weeks paid vacation, pension contribution, nursery/children allowance, Multisport card, vaccinations, discounted language courses, Vodafone mobile offer, childcare groups Support from Welcome Office for relocation to Brno Opportunity to live and work in a modern, dynamic city Application Process Submit your application online via the e-application system by 12 February 2026. Required documents: CV Cover letter describing research interests and experience with experimental immunology methods Names and contact details of at least 2 references Informal inquiries: Doc. RNDr. Martin Vácha Email: vacha@sci.muni.cz \| Phone: +420 549 497 877 After successful submission, candidates will receive an automatic confirmation email. Selection Process Applications will be evaluated based on the EU Charter and Code for Researchers Criteria: meeting qualification requirements and submission of all required documents Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal or online interview Faculty of Science, Masaryk University is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

Department: Department of Experimental Biology – Faculty of Science, Masaryk University
Deadline: 12 February 2026
Start Date: 1 March 2026 (negotiable for non-EU candidates)
Job Type: Part-time (0.3 FTE – 12 hours/week)
Contract Type: Temporary, 3-year contract (with possible extension)
Number of Open Positions: 1
EU Researcher Profile: R2

About the Workplace

Masaryk University is a modern and dynamic university in the Czech Republic with ten faculties, over 7,000 staff, and 33,000 students. The Faculty of Science, holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award, offers university education (BSc, MSc, PhD) closely linked to primary and applied research in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth sciences.

The Department of Experimental Biology, Section of Animal Physiology and Immunology, is a modern, fully equipped workplace conducting research from molecules and cells to invertebrates and humans, spanning basic research to applications in human and veterinary medicine.

Job Description / Key Duties

Active participation in the preparation and implementation of immunology education for BSc, MSc, and PhD students
Creation of educational texts
Dissemination of knowledge in experimental biology to the general public

Skills and Qualifications

Must have:

PhD in Animal Physiology or a related field
Ability to perform independent teaching and experimental activities
Excellent command of English (written and spoken)
Excellent command of Czech (written and spoken, C2 level; certificate required for non-native speakers)
Practical experience with in vivo experiments using mice, including protocols, inflammation, fibrosis, tumor induction, and primary cell isolation
Knowledge of experimental work with extracellular vesicles
Practical experience with flow cytometry methods
Active cooperation with Czech and international experts in the field
Active, motivated, and willing to grow professionally
Strong organizational and teamwork skills
Civic and moral integrity

We Offer

Dynamic academic environment with opportunity to teach immunological methods
Supervision of BSc, MSc, and PhD theses
Access to state-of-the-art instrumentation at the Institute of Experimental Biology
Flexible working hours and occasional home office support
Employee benefits: 8 weeks paid vacation, pension contribution, nursery/children allowance, Multisport card, vaccinations, discounted language courses, Vodafone mobile offer, childcare groups
Support from Welcome Office for relocation to Brno
Opportunity to live and work in a modern, dynamic city

Application Process

Submit your application online via the e-application system by 12 February 2026. Required documents:

CV
Cover letter describing research interests and experience with experimental immunology methods
Names and contact details of at least 2 references

Informal inquiries:
Doc. RNDr. Martin Vácha
Email: vacha@sci.muni.cz | Phone: +420 549 497 877

After successful submission, candidates will receive an automatic confirmation email.

Selection Process

Applications will be evaluated based on the EU Charter and Code for Researchers
Criteria: meeting qualification requirements and submission of all required documents
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal or online interview

Faculty of Science, Masaryk University is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion.

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

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