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Researcher II for Medievalism

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The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure (ref. no. OU-92519/25-2021) to fill the following systematized vacancy:

  • 1 vacancy for a non-academic staff member – Researcher II for Medievalism
    with part-time contract at the Centre for Research in Medieval Society and Culture – VIVARIUM

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in the field of Philosophy or in a related field;
  • Ph.D. or equivalent (5 years after obtaining the PhD) in the field of Philosophy;
  • publications activity in the field of Medieval thought and philosophy;
  • experience in solving grant projects is an advantage;
  • prerequisites for research activities;
  • EU research level – R2 – Recognized;
  • excellent communication skills;
  • independent, responsible and creative approach to work.

Language requirements:

  • knowledge of English Language, min. at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
  • knowledge of Czech Language, min. at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Job descriptions:

The researcher II will independently manage complex research and development tasks in his or her field, institute and conduct research projects or small-scale contractual research cooperation (e.g., junior grants), cooperate with a research team along with researchers from abroad, participate in publication activities under industry requirements and in accordance with the standards of creative activities at UO, and secure research funding (such as the submission of grants and searching for opportunities for contractual research cooperation). The researcher II may provide instruction in bachelor's or master's degree programmes or, with the consent of the scientific council of the faculty, serve as a supervisor in doctoral degree programmes (including the supervision and critique of final theses).

Wages:

  • Wage grade 6 (as per the University of Ostrava's internal wage regulations).

Benefits:

  • pleasant working environment and background of a stable employer;
  • 8 weeks' vacation per year, i.e. 48 hours at work 20%;
  • possibility of home working;
  • language and other university education courses.

Working hours:

  • Part-time – 20%.

Expected starting date:

  • 1st January 2022.

Required documents:

  • consent to the processing of personal data; soubor docx 4,03 MB
  • a letter of motivation;
  • a professional curriculum vitae including an overview of the applicant's previous career experience;
  • contacts (e-mail, telephone) to two persons who can be contacted to provide oral recommendations;
  • copies of certificates of completed education and academic degrees;
  • a list of the applicant's publications.

The first round of the selection procedure will involve the assessment of the materials sent by applicants. Only selected applicants will be invited to take part in the second round. The employer reserves the right to cancel the selection procedure or to decide not to accept any of the applications without stating the grounds for this decision.

Applicants for this position should send the required documents to the contact e-mail address so that they are received no later than 30th November 2021.

The selection procedure will be conducted in Czech language.

Contact:

University of Ostrava
The HR department of Faculty of Arts
Ing. Dagmar Černeková
Reální 5
701 03 Ostrava
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