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Department: Department of Information and Library Studies – Faculty of Arts Deadline: 16 Jan 2026 Start date: 1 March, 2026 Job type: part-time Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Workplace: Department of Information and Library Studies, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk university, Brno, Czech Republic  Position Type: academic position EU Researcher Profile: R2 Amount of Working Hours: part-time 4 hour per week  Employment Contract Type: fixed term (employment contract for 1 year) Expected Start Date: 1. 3. 2026  Number of Open Positions: 1 Application Deadline: 16. 1. 2026 WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR  We are looking for a colleague to join the Department of Information and Library Studies with focus on research methodology and data analyses MAIN JOB CONTENT  Pedagogical Participating in lectures or other forms of teaching in Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme, as well as lifelong learning programmes. Supervising, consulting, or reviewing Bachelor’s and Master’s theses. In exceptional cases, a supervisor or consultant in doctoral degree programmes. Participating in the organizational provision of pedagogical activity. Participating in publishing activity, especially for educational purposes. Research  Participation in research, development, and innovation activities, especially: independent investigation of complex research and development tasks and the publication of results in peer-reviewed journals, scientific monographs, or peer-reviewed proceedings, active participation in domestic and foreign scientific conferences and professional meetings, and the presentation of research results, participation in the organizational provision of research activity. Other  Participation in ensuring operational and administrative activities related to the academic position according to the instructions of the department head, e.g.: routine administrative tasks in the administration of own courses, use of e-learning and communication with students via the MU Information System, organising and participating in foreign internships for students and academic staff, participation in the promotion of the field. WE REQUEST  Professional education, qualifications and experience Master’s degree in psychology field – an advantage Completed Ph.D. – Doctoral Degree Programme - a condition professional focus on research methodology and data analyses –a condition experience in the research at least 3 years a condition Language skills  knowledge of English language at C1 level excellent knowledge of the Czech language in both written and spoken form Requirements related to job content openness to new approaches to teaching willingness to learn and develop continuously ability to independently solve complex research tasks and contribute to the research projects of the department ability to publish independently patience, consideration, empathy, and friendliness when working and dealing with people The advantage is  knowledge of the university environment WE OFFER  Working environment  employment in a prestigious institution awarded by the HR Excellence in Research an academic workplace with broad international collaboration friendly and inspiring working environment convenient location of the faculty in the city centre a friendly approach to work-life balance Employee benefits 8 weeks of paid vacation per year, flexible working hours with the possibility to work partly from home for better work life balance, meal allowance in the salary or for meals in canteens, pension insurance contribution or nursery school/ playgroup allowance, selected vaccinations free of charge, favourable mobile tariffs Vodafone, MultiSport card, sports lessons organized by the Faculty of Sports Studies, the nursery school Elánek for children of employees near the faculty Training and development  Opportunities for training and personal development, e.g., language and other courses provided by MU, use of MU libraries, use of placements and mobilities abroad, participation in conferences, etc. HOW TO APPLY Please send your application via the electronic application link by 16. 1. 2026 (please use the link in the Electronic Application section below) and please attach all required documents. The following documents are required as a part of your application: cover letter specifying the area of research interest structured CV with an overview of previous experience copies of proof of education overview of scientific and publishing activities In accordance with Section 70(5) of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education Institutions, as amended, the CV must include information about current employers. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation of acceptance to your e-mail address. After the e-application deadline, you will receive information about the next steps.  If you are unsure, please contact the FF MU Personnel Office: Mgr. Eva Brázdová Urbanová, email: eva.urbanova@phil.muni.cz, telephone: +420 549 49 5227 SELECTION PROCESS Selection criteria: submitting of all required documents in the e-application compliance of the candidate's profile with the requirements for the job as stated above Suitable candidates will be invited to a personal interview, which may also take the form of a videoconference. Selection procedures rules at the Faculty of Arts of MU can be found on our careers page. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you! MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY, THE FACULTY AND THE DEPARTMENT Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic, with 10 faculties and a number of other specialized units, more than 6,000 employees and 32,000 students. We are a university with a wide range of research areas in the humanities and natural sciences and a strong international position. Our mission is to provide education and research of the highest quality. The Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University is one of the four founding faculties of Masaryk University and since its foundation in 1919 it has been not only an important centre of humanities and social science education, science, research, and development, but also an institution that actively participates in shaping the cultural life of the city and the region. Traditionally, it has been profiled as a research-oriented faculty generating approximately one fifth of MU's research volume. The faculty has more than 600 employees and by the student population of over 6,000 is the largest faculty at the university. Since 2021, the faculty has been the proud holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission. You can find out more information about the faculty on the website https://www.phil.muni.cz/en/ or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FacultyofArtsMasarykUniversity. For information on HR work set according to European standards, visit the HR Award faculty website: https://www.phil.muni.cz/en/about-us/hrs4r-hr-award/. Department: Information about the Department of Information and Library Studies at the Faculty of Arts of MU can be found at: https://kisk.phil.muni.cz Contact person at the department for questions about the position: PhDr. Petr Škyřík, Ph.D., pskyrik@phil.muni.cz

About us: Welcome to King's Business School, where our vision aligns with King's College London's ambitious goal of changing the world for the better. Our dedicated programmes team is committed to creating social and economic value for both business and society. We offer a wide selection of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (see https://www.kcl.ac.uk/business), with sustainability at the heart of what we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of education and empower students globally through innovative online learning experiences.  About the role: We are seeking candidates at all levels of experience with the drive and passion to deliver high quality customer service to support our strategic aims. This is an ideal opportunity to commence or further your career in Higher Education administration. Your primary responsibility will be to provide day-to-day administrative support for our taught campus-based programmes, collaborating closely with academic and student support teams to ensure that the student lifecycle activities run smoothly. With support to develop a working knowledge of regulations and processes, the Programme Officer is a valued and trusted member of the team with a keen eye for accuracy and detail. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is committed to delivering high-quality services, and is passionate about higher education, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of digital learning at King's Business School!  This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.  King’s Business School operates a hybrid working policy and you will be expected to spend a minimum of two working days per week on campus.  About you:  To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:  Essential criteria ​Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, enabling independent drafting of documents, virtual learning content, and correspondence tailored to diverse audiences.  ​Strong numeracy skills and ability to analyse complex numerical data.  Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and the ability to work on new systems.  ​Ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders in a professional and assured manner.  Strong time management and organisational skills, adept at meeting tight deadlines and managing competing priorities, with a willingness to seek and utilise support as needed.  ​Curious, customer service oriented, with a commitment to personal accountability and continuous improvement.  ​Comfortable with adapting to change, driving own professional development.  ​Methodical, detail oriented and flexible in approach to work, maintaining a high level of accuracy.  Desirable criteria ​Experience of using virtual learning environments. ​Experience in the use of databases, student records systems (such as SITS) and website content management systems. ​Prior experience of working in a customer facing environment. ​Degree level or equivalent qualification or experience. Dedication to fostering equality and diversity in the workplace. ​Full details of the role and the skills and experience required, can be found in the attached job description which provided on the next page. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. At King’s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university. The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension. We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination. When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £34,713-£38,127 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134706 Close Date: 18-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Martin Willder Contact Details: martin.willder@kcl.ac.uk

The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry invites applications for the position of TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE from 1.9.2026 onwards or as agreed. The position may be filled as a tenure track assistant professor or tenure track associate professor depending on the candidate’s merits and career stage. Information about our tenure track system: University of Helsinki tenure track. The goal of the tenure track is to advance to a permanent professor position. The appointee is expected to possess a broad and in-depth understanding of technologies based on bioprocesses in agriculture, together with demonstrated expertise in applying these technologies as part of a sustainable future food system. The appointee must have comprehensive knowledge in bioprocess methods, including fermentation, anaerobic digestion, enzymatic processing, and other biomass conversion technologies. Merit will be given to candidates who demonstrate a systemic approach and expertise in applying these technologies to the utilization of agricultural side and surplus biomass, as well as in the development of new cultivation, production, and post-harvest methods or renewable energy production, with due consideration of environmental impacts. The research conducted by the Associate/Assistant Professor is expected to advance integrative and multidisciplinary technological methods and solutions that enhance the profitability and sustainability of food production. Candidates must have verifiable experience in independent research in at least one of the following thematic areas: utilization of bioprocess technologies for the valorization of agricultural side streams and other biomass (for example, the production of novel industrially relevant biomaterials, bio-based inputs such as recycled fertilizers, biopesticides, food and feed ingredients, or renewable energy) development of new cultivation, production, and post-harvest technologies based on bioprocesses methodological development of smart bioprocess technologies and systems in agriculture Proficiency and research experience across multiple thematic areas will be considered an advantage. As this is a new position within the Faculty, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to establish a pioneering research and education pathway that is nationally and internationally distinctive at the University of Helsinki. The appointee will contribute to teaching in agricultural bioprocess technology and related topics within the Bachelor’s and Master’s Programmes in Agricultural Sciences, as well as in the Master's Programme in Technologies for Sustainable Use of Renewable Resources (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/admissions-and-education/apply-bachelors-and-masters-programmes). The appointee will also supervise theses within these programmes and provide discipline-specific training in relevant doctoral programmes. The appointee participates in the development of teaching at the faculty and is also expected to work in the management teams of the degree programmes. REQUIREMENTS An appointee to the position of assistant professor or associate professor in the tenure track system shall have a doctoral degree the ability to conduct independent scholarly work the teaching skills required for the position the ability and motivation to pursue an academic career, as demonstrated by publications and other means The degree requirement (doctoral degree) must be met by the end of the application period. When considering the candidates’ qualifications, attention shall be given to scientific and teaching merits. In addition, the candidates’ leadership and interaction skills, as well as activity in the scientific community and public engagement shall also be taken into account. Scientific merits include scientific publications and other research results of academic value success in obtaining external research funding international research experience other international experience Teaching merits include teaching experience pedagogical training the ability to produce learning material other teaching merits a teaching demonstration participation in doctoral education According to the Government Decree on Universities, tenure track associate/assistant professors must be proficient in Finnish. They must also have at least satisfactory spoken and written skills in Swedish. Foreign citizens, non-native Finnish citizens or citizens who have not been educated in Finnish or Swedish may be exempted from this requirement without a separate application. If the appointee is not proficient in Finnish, they are expected to acquire intermediate level skills (CEFR level B2; https://europa.eu/europass/en/common-european-framework-reference-language-skills) within five years after the appointment. The University will support the appointee in acquiring the necessary Finnish language skills and time for language studies can be included in annual working plan. To successfully attend to the duties of the position, the appointee must have good English skills. WHAT WE OFFER We offer an interesting opportunity to work in a diverse research environment. At the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry you will carry out research-based teaching at the highest education level in the field in Finland and have the opportunity to take part in internationally valued, first-class research activities. The position is also an opportunity to develop your own professional skills in a multidisciplinary work community of the faculty. Your work will be supported by the research and teaching staff of the department and the faculty as well as the administrative and technical staff at Viikki campus. The assistant/associate professor’s salary will be on level 7 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal work performance. Annual gross salary for an assistant professor amounts to approximately 55,000–63,000 euros, and for an associate professor to approximately 60,000–70,000 euros depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. Furthermore, the university takes care of your well-being by flexible work arrangements, comprehensive occupational health care and wide-ranging, low-cost UniSport services. Professional development is supported in different ways, i.e. by offering versatile staff training, mentoring etc. HOW TO APPLY Applicants are requested to enclose with their applications a SINGLE PDF file that includes the following documents in English: CV A short motivation letter and report on how the applicant intends to develop his or her research and focus his or her activities, if appointed (1-2 pages) Report on the applicant’s research activities (including activities in scientific communities, the acquisition of research funding and international scholarly work) (max. 5 pages) A numbered list of publications A report on pedagogical expertise (see the instructions via the link below under University portfolio – Teaching and supervision) For more detailed instructions on the application documents, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/open-positions/instructions-applicants-teaching-and-research-positions Applications with the above attachments must be submitted in a single PDF file, which is named: bioprocess agriculture_lastname_firstname. Other attachments are not required. The Faculty may request shortlisted applicants to submit 5-10 publications of their choice to be sent to the assessors via the electronic recruitment system after the application deadline. In the case of shortlisted applicants, aptitude evaluation may be used as part of the recruitment process. External applicants, please submit your application using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the Apply Now link. Applicants who have a helsinki.fi username and a valid employment contract, a grant researcher's contract, a visiting researcher's or visiting professor's contract at the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application by using the Employee login. The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants from a variety of genders and linguistic and cultural backgrounds. The closing date for applications is 26.1.2026 at 23:59 EEST. FURTHER INFORMATION About the position: Professor Pekka Uimari, pekka.uimari@helsinki.fi, tel. +358 294158383 Recruitment process and the recruitment system: HR Specialist Mirkka Juntunen, mirkka.juntunen@helsinki.fi, tel. +358 294157583 ABOUT US The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry is located on the Viikki campus. The mission of the faculty is to promote the sustainable use of renewable natural resources through scientific research and research-based teaching. We focus on agricultural and forest sciences, food and nutrition, microbiology, as well as on economics and management. We cover the full natural resource chain from farm to fork, the entire field of forest sciences from soil chemistry to marketing, as well as the environmental effects of related activities. Graduates from the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry are versatile experts in biosciences and business, able to meet the needs of both the business sector and society at large. www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-agriculture-and-forestry www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-agriculture-and-forestry The Department of Agricultural Sciences is one of the units of the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry. The department conducts internationally recognized research, related to agricultural sciences and the bio-economy, and provides the highest-level education based on the research. The aim is to carry out research and teaching on plant production in agriculture and horticulture, animal production, and technologies and environmental effects pertaining to them, as well as to yield societal impact through research. The main research fields of the department are agrotechnology, animal science, plant production sciences, and soil and environmental science. The number of Department’s personnel is about 100 and the department provides BSc and MSc study programs. The Department is active in society, and has strong collaboration with companies, government agencies, research institutes and other Universities, nationally and internationally. www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-agriculture-and-forestry/research/agricultural-sciences WHY UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI, CITY OF HELSINKI AND FINLAND  Why should you choose University of Helsinki: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-university-helsinki Why Finland is a great place to live and work: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-finland 10 reasons to work in Helsinki: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-helsinki Support for international staff: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome International House Helsinki: https://ihhelsinki.fi  Welcome to Helsinki: https://welcome.hel.fi/