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Researcher IV in cognitive psychology

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The Dean of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure, reference number: OU-46940/25-2024, to fill a non-academic position of:

  • Researcher IV in cognitive psychology

Estimated starting day:

  • September 1st, 2024, or by agreement

Estimated amount of work:

  • 100 % (or by agreement)

Language in which the selection procedure will be conducted:

  • English

Salary:

  • according to the Internal Regulations of the University of Ostrava

Job description:

Researcher IV:

  • determines the direction of research, development and innovation activities in the given field,
  • is a leading scientific personality who significantly participates in the development of the given field on an international scale and leads larger research Teams,
  • independently solves complex scientific research tasks with importance for the development of the field, initiates research projects, leads a research team and cooperates with foreign researchers,
  • has an active publishing activity according to the requirements of the field and in accordance with the requirements of the standards of creative activity at the university, ensures funding of research (submission of grants, search for contractual cooperation on research),
  • participates in the university's third role, especially in the form of popularizing creative activity and in the related administrative work and management,
  • may participate in teaching in bachelor's or master's study programs or as a supervisor in doctoral study programs (including supervising and opposing theses).

Qualifications and other prerequisites:

  • Ph.D. in psychology
  • experience with research and project activities in the field of cognitive psychology for at least 15 years with an emphasis on international publications in recognized periodicals
  • publication activity in the field of experimental and cognitive psychology
  • EU research level: R3 - "Established" or R4 - "Leading"
  • knowledge of the English language at C1 level
  • experience with administrative work related to the management of work teams
  • advanced experience in statistical data processing

Required documents (in English):

Applicants for this position should send the required documents to the contact e-mail address: by the deadline of May 29th, 2024.

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 a second round of remote interviews.

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.

Contact:

University of Ostrava - Faculty of Arts
Mgr. Michala Šoferová
HR Department
Reální 3, 701 03 Ostrava
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