Associate Professor of Pharmacy (Masaryk University)

Department: Department of Natural Drugs – Faculty of Pharmacy, Masaryk University Deadline: 12 February 2026 Start Date: 1 March 2026 Job Type: Part-time Employment Type: Fixed-term contract (1 year) EU Researcher Profile: R3 Number of Positions: 1 Main Responsibilities Teaching: Apply research results in teaching, especially supervising MSc and PhD students Deliver lectures or other teaching activities for MSc/PhD programmes Supervise and examine theses and dissertations Serve as guarantor of study programmes or member of doctoral advisory boards Participate in committees for doctoral state exams, dissertation defenses, final exams, and habilitation/professorial committees Contribute to publication activities for educational purposes Research: Conduct fundamental or applied research in the field Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and academic monographs Present research at national and international conferences Perform review/expert evaluation activities for research projects Other Responsibilities: Perform operational and administrative duties, including course management, e-learning tools, and communication with students Organize and participate in international mobility programmes for students and staff Promote the field within the university and externally Requirements Education, Qualifications, and Experience: Appointment as Associate Professor Specialization in pharmacognosy (required) International publications and successful grant-funded research experience Minimum 10 years professional experience Language Skills: English proficiency (C1/C2) Excellent command of Czech (spoken and written) Job-related Competencies: Advanced presentation, teaching, and mentoring skills Ability to transfer research into teaching practice Ability to independently lead research projects Ability to publish scholarly work and present results to international audiences Precision, responsibility, reliability Additional Advantages: Experience in a university environment Previous experience in education We Offer Working Environment: Employment at a prestigious HR Excellence in Research Award institution Stable employment and access to interesting projects Friendly and inspiring workplace Advantageous location at University Campus Bohunice (relocation planned in 2026) Supportive work–life balance Employee Benefits: 8 weeks annual leave Flexible working hours and partial remote work Meal allowance/subsidies for university canteens Pension contribution or childcare fee support Free selected vaccinations Discounted Vodafone mobile tariffs MultiSport card and sports classes Elánek childcare group for employees’ children Education and Professional Development: Opportunities for further education, language courses, and professional development Access to Masaryk University libraries Opportunities for international fellowships, research stays, and conference participation How to Apply Submit your application via the online application system by 12 February 2026. Required documents: Cover letter Structured CV with overview of professional experience Copies of education certificates Overview of research and publications Note: In accordance with Section 70(5) of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., CV must include current employment information. After submission, an automatic confirmation email will be sent. Further instructions will follow after the deadline. Contact for inquiries: Mgr. Karolína Macharáčková Email: macharackovak@pharm.muni.cz Mobile: +420 770 382 921 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy

Department: Department of Natural Drugs – Faculty of Pharmacy, Masaryk University
Deadline: 12 February 2026
Start Date: 1 March 2026
Job Type: Part-time
Employment Type: Fixed-term contract (1 year)
EU Researcher Profile: R3
Number of Positions: 1

Main Responsibilities

Teaching:

Apply research results in teaching, especially supervising MSc and PhD students
Deliver lectures or other teaching activities for MSc/PhD programmes
Supervise and examine theses and dissertations
Serve as guarantor of study programmes or member of doctoral advisory boards
Participate in committees for doctoral state exams, dissertation defenses, final exams, and habilitation/professorial committees
Contribute to publication activities for educational purposes

Research:

Conduct fundamental or applied research in the field
Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and academic monographs
Present research at national and international conferences
Perform review/expert evaluation activities for research projects

Other Responsibilities:

Perform operational and administrative duties, including course management, e-learning tools, and communication with students
Organize and participate in international mobility programmes for students and staff
Promote the field within the university and externally

Requirements

Education, Qualifications, and Experience:

Appointment as Associate Professor
Specialization in pharmacognosy (required)
International publications and successful grant-funded research experience
Minimum 10 years professional experience

Language Skills:

English proficiency (C1/C2)
Excellent command of Czech (spoken and written)

Job-related Competencies:

Advanced presentation, teaching, and mentoring skills
Ability to transfer research into teaching practice
Ability to independently lead research projects
Ability to publish scholarly work and present results to international audiences
Precision, responsibility, reliability

Additional Advantages:

Experience in a university environment
Previous experience in education

We Offer

Working Environment:

Employment at a prestigious HR Excellence in Research Award institution
Stable employment and access to interesting projects
Friendly and inspiring workplace
Advantageous location at University Campus Bohunice (relocation planned in 2026)
Supportive work–life balance

Employee Benefits:

8 weeks annual leave
Flexible working hours and partial remote work
Meal allowance/subsidies for university canteens
Pension contribution or childcare fee support
Free selected vaccinations
Discounted Vodafone mobile tariffs
MultiSport card and sports classes
Elánek childcare group for employees’ children

Education and Professional Development:

Opportunities for further education, language courses, and professional development
Access to Masaryk University libraries
Opportunities for international fellowships, research stays, and conference participation