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Czech Republic, Brno

Department: Department of Botany and Zoology – Faculty of Science
Deadline: 30 Nov 2024
Start date: 01.01.2025
Job type: full-time
Job field: Administration | Management | Science and research

Dean of the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position

Director of the Department of Botany and Zoology

Workplace: Department of Botany and Zoology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University Brno, Czech Republic
Type of Contract: Fixed-term contract for a maximum of 2x4 years according to the Statute of SCI MU
Working Hours: 1,0 FTE (full-time employment of 40 hours per week)
Expected Start Date: 01.01.2025
Number of Open Positions: 1
Application Deadline: 30.11.2024

About the Workplace

Masaryk University is modern, dynamic and the most attractive university in the Czech Republic with ten faculties, more than 6500 staff and 33 000 students, a wide range of research areas and a strong international position. We are the largest academic employer in the South Moravian Region. We are a university with a wide range of research areas with a strong international standing. Our mission is to provide education and research of the highest quality.

Faculty of Science MU, a holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission, is a research-oriented faculty, offering university education (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree programs) closely linked to both primary and applied research and high school teaching of the following sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth sciences. We are the most productive scientific unit of the Masaryk University generating around 40 % of MU research results.

Department of Botany and Zoology at the Faculty of Science MU is a modern Centre of research and teaching in the fields of evolutionary biology, biosystematics and ecology. Its individual research groups study phylogenetic relationships and the classification of organisms, their diversity from the local to the continental level, and the ecological relationships of individual species, populations and communities in relation to both natural and human-induced changes in entire ecosystems. The Department is responsible for the study programme Ecological and Evolutionary Biology, subdivided at the master’s study programme stage into the study fields of Botany (with specializations in Plant Biosystematics, Plant Ecology, and Phycology and Mycology) and Zoology (with specializations in Invertebrate Zoology, Vertebratology, Parasitology, and Hydrobiology). Concurrently, The Department is also responsible for the study programme Teaching of Biology at Secondary Schools. Furthermore, it also offers the doctoral (Ph.D.) study programmes of Botany, Ecology, Hydrobiology, Parasitology, and Zoology.

Job Description

In this role you will have the unique opportunity and responsibility to shape the strategies and direction of the Department´s future development, placing it at the forefront of both scientific research and the training of new professionals. You will be involved in the development and implementation of long-term plans and contribute to the development of the Department of Botany and Zoology.

What do we expect from you?

Professor or Associate Professor (or equivalent) in a relevant field; Teaching experience (systematic lecturing, supervision of Masters and PhD students at a Czech or foreign university); Excellent publication record (parameters: cumulative impact factor, H-index, citation rate); At least 5 years of proven successful experience in a top management position; Experience in direct management of people and coordination of large work teams; Ability to coordinate work in a systematic way and to solve problems creatively and independently, including risk and impact assessment; High level of organizational, presentation, communication and negotiation skills. Proactive and systematic approach, ability to innovatie, flexibility, resilience, autonomy, reliability, personal and moral integrity; Experience with relevant legislation and law regulations; Ability to be proactive and to communicate  in both Czech and English. What you will be responsible for

Coordinating the teaching of the bachelor, master and doctoral programmes accredited at the Department; Scientific coordination of the research directions of the Department; Financial sustainability of the Department in relation to national and European Operational Programme projects and related coordination of the preparation of larger framework projects; Coordination of the research activities of the Department and the individual research groups; Coordination of the project, personnel and economic activities of the Department with the Faculty and other departments of the Faculty; Preparing the overall development strategy of the Department; Management responsibility for the Department 's staff capacity and staff development. What will increase your chances of success?

Experience in organisational budgeting, crisis management and coordination of large projects or facilities and asset management; Knowledge of the management and funding system of public universities and related legislation; Public sector experience, experience of the European Structural Funds agenda, experience of working in an international environment. Informal inquiries about the position can be sent to Bc. Marie Flochova, email flochova@sci.muni.cz, phone +420 549 49 1403. 

What will you gain by working for us?

You will become part of a prestigious international institution and make a significant contribution to its dynamic growth, inspiring and contributing to the culture of the organisation; The opportunity to build and develop a team of colleagues; Work for a Faculty that holds the European HRS4R SCI MUNI quality certification, which is reflected in the selection process and the overall culture of the Faculty; Attractive salary, including performance bonuses; Flexible working hours, the possibility to work remotely and we support a good work/life balance; Employee benefits (meal allowance, 6 weeks' holiday, pension contribution or long-term investment product or contribution to kindergarten/DS fees, vaccination allowance, possibility of psychological counselling for employees, MultiSport card, etc.). Application Process

The application shall be submitted online by 30.11.2024 via an e-application, please find the reference to the e-application in the beginning and end of the advertisement.

The candidate shall provide following:

CV Cover letter describing candidate's research interest and experience Summary of research outputs and publications Concept for the development of the Department Names and contact details of at least 2 references After submitting your application successfully, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from jobs.muni.cz

Selection Process

Received applications will be considered carefully in line with principles of the EU Charter and Code for Researchers. Selection criteria: (i) meeting qualification requirements described above, (ii) all required documents provided.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal or online interview.

The Faculty Recruitment Policy (OTM-R) can be seen here.

Faculty of Science, Masaryk University provides equal opportunities. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Visit our Career page.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!


Masaryk University

China, Suzhou

Centre/Department: HeXie Management Research Centre

Position: Lecturer/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Associate Professor

Requisition ID 2110

Location: Suzhou, China

Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended

ABOUT XJTLU

In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses.

XJTLU is entering a new and exciting phase of its development as part of its strategic priorities for the next ten years. Adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE), XJTLU is currently opening a new Entrepreneurial Education site in Taicang, part of wider Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of, and educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model.

With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east.

For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn

ABOUT HeXie Management Research Centre (HeXie Academy)

HeXie Management Research Centre (HeXie Centre or HeXie Academy), is a comprehensive research institute that offers multidisciplinary insights for the academy, teaching, and training in management, education, and sociology, aiming to contribute to the development of human society. As an Innovation Platform of Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, HeXie Centre focuses on the research and practical application of the HeXie Management Theory to gather intelligence, conduct social experiments, and build a high-level academic research and educational innovation ecosystem. Through integrating eastern and western wisdom, combining history and future, bridging the gap between theory and practice, HeXie Centre commits to inspiring, nurturing imagination and creativity, spurring leading and original innovation, and making pioneering contributions to the development of management theory, industrial innovation ecosystem, high-quality economic and social innovation in China and the world.

KEY RESEARCH AREA OF HEXIE MANAGEMENT RESEARCH 

HeXie Management Research Centre has conducted large-scale research by applying the HeXie Management Theory, in three interdisciplinary research fields that combines from Digital & Intelligent Ecosystem Research, Future Social Life and Governance Innovation Research to Research on Sustainable Development.

• Digital & Intelligent Ecosystem Research based on the HeXie Management Theory.

Focus on the ecosystem of industrial innovation, ecosystem organizations - strategy - leadership - governance, HeXie education and integration between industry and education (Syntegrative Education), industrial internet and digital transformation, digital entrepreneurship and innovation, big data-driven decision-making and financial markets, business succession and innovation, and intelligent strategic human resources etc.

• Future Social Life and Governance Innovation Research based on the HeXie Management Theory.

Focus on modern Chinese governance, elderly care services, healthcare data studio, age-friendly technology innovation, innovation in care and wellness services, digital creativity, social governance and future communities in digital & intelligent era, smart cities and urban regeneration, social innovation, public charity and common prosperity research topics.

• Research on Sustainable Development inspired by the HeXie Management Theory.

Focus on the carbon neutrality, ESG (environment, society & governance) strategic transformation, carbon market, energy transition, new energy industry, environmental protection, sustainable development strategy, green supply chain management, and mechanism for harmonious coexistence between humans and nature etc.

Job Description

The full time Lecturer/ Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Associate Professor will have 40% of their workload in teaching and social service, and 60% in research. All research should be directed by the vision and mission of the Centre toward the objectives of the Centre’s development by stages. Also, valuable alternative research that would serve the vision and mission of the Centre would also be encouraged.

Academic research is one of the key activities in HeXie Academy. The main research achievements or academic responsibilities include:

Academic papers


	Industrial research reports
	Policy proposals
	Policy reviews
	Project reports
	Teach undergraduate and postgraduate levels courses
	Business case development
	Supervision of junior researchers and doctoral students
	Research projects and funds (Associate Professor above)


The main responsibilities of the role include:


	Being able to enhance international academic influence in relevant research fields such as management, humanities, economics, sociology, and philosophy;
	Being able to conduct high-quality research for the HeXie Centre and develop research potential using accumulated experience from doctoral studies;
	Being able to publish high-quality research paper in the research field;
	Being able to take part in plan and conduct corporate training projects;
	Being able to prepare and deliver lectures and seminars, conduct tutorials, practical sessions, workshops, and student field excursions in both undergraduate and postgraduate level programmes;
	Being able to prepare individual and group research proposal submissions to internal and external funding bodies;
	Being able to supervise or co-supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects within the field of expertise;
	Being able to attend at departmental, school and/or faculty meetings and/or membership of a number of committees.


PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Preference will be given to applicants who have shown outstanding promise in research and teaching. It is important to note that a successful applicant must be able to teach in English as XJTLU’s working and instructional language is English.

QUALIFICATIONS:


	PhD degree or being in the process of completing in relevant research fields such as management, economics, humanities, sociology, and philosophy;
	Candidates with experience in entrepreneurship, family business governance and succession, asset and wealth management, digital transformation and innovation ecosystem are preferred;
	We particularly seek applications from candidates who completed a doctorate in public health, epidemiology, health economics or relevant fields who focus on community-based participatory research, m-health, and implementation science;
	Candidates who utilize digital health technologies and scalable approaches to improve elderly population health and wellbeing are particularly desirable;
	Proven experiences in conducting high-quality academic research, good records of refereed research publications;
	Leading or participation experiences of national-level research projects would be a plus;
	Experiences in curriculum and subject material development, experiences as Programme Director and Module Leader would be highly regarded;
	Experiences in mentoring and providing research guidance to junior researchers;
	Industrial experiences or collaboration experiences would be highly regarded;
	Excellent oral and written communication in English.


REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:


	Ambition in academic research pursuit;
	Work well independently and collaboratively with colleagues, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills;
	Strong attention to detail, able to priorities tasks and meet multiple deadlines;
	Self-motivated, enthusiastic and innovative;
	Experience or qualifications in teaching in a tertiary environment is an asset.


CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS

Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas.  Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT


	Clear career development path with annual review.
	Professional development trainings are provided.


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SALARY: Competitive salary in the market

BENEFITS


	Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as
	
		Housing allowance
		Travel allowance
		Education allowance
		Relocation allowance
		Etc.
	
	
	Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy)
	Paid holidays:
	
		Statutory Holidays (11 days)
		Annual Leave (36 days)
		Family Matters Leave
		Paid Sick Leave
		Marriage Leave
		Paternity Leave
		Parental Leave
		Etc.
	
	
	Working visa and residence permit in China:
	XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff.


HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application on our university website [HERE]. Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of:


	A cover letter
	A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level
	Contact Details for Three References


For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email the Head of HeXie Management Research Centre, Prof. Lei Liang ( lei.liang@xjtlu.edu.cn ) Informal enquiries may be addressed to HRBP Annie Zhang ( yun.zhang01@xjtlu.edu.cn ) 


Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Department: Faculty of Economics and Administration
Deadline: 31 Jan 2025
Start date: March 1st 2025 or by agreement
Job type: full-time
Job field: Economics and finance | Science and research

The Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University, invites applications

for the following position:

Post-doctoral Researcher in Health Economics

Masaryk University, the Faculty of Economics and Administration is looking for a highly motivated and productive post-doctoral researcher in the field of health economics.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work with experts from Masaryk University and other partner institutions on projects related to health and environmental aspects of ageing populations, inequality in access to healthcare and innovative therapies, burden of disease, social and environmental determinants of health, and the role of health status in the labour markets.

The position will include collaborations with microeconomists, data scientists, biostatisticians, demographers, sociologists, clinicians and other experts, and primarily focus on peer-reviewed research.

We are looking for a candidate:


	with PhD. degree or near completion of PhD. studies
	with education and experience in microeconomics, econometrics
	with research interest and demonstrated excellence in health economics (overlaps with environmental economics in the research agenda are welcome but not required) 
	with strong background in quantitative methods however, mixed methods researchers are invited
	with excellent background in empirical methods, interdisciplinary research interests
	with research potential demonstrated by a strong job market paper or at least 1 peer-reviewed publication
	with fluency in English 
	who is a self-driven person
	who is able to define their own research agenda


 What does the position entail:


	full-time postdoctoral researcher in the field of health economics
	participation on a research project focused on population ageing in a collaboration with a multidisciplinary research team
	peer-reviewed research and its presentation at international conferences
	contribution to the preparation of national and international grant proposals


What do we offer?


	a full-time (40 hours a week) Postdoctoral Researcher position at one of the highest-ranked universities in the region of Central and Eastern Europe
	earliest starting date of the contract is March 1st, 2025 or later upon mutual agreement
	the monthly salary offer is based on seniority, ranging from 2,000-3,000 EUR/month (gross)
	fixed-term position for 12 + up to 36 months (up to December 31, 2028). The renewal is conditional on a successful performance review
	relocation support and help from the Masaryk University (MUNI) Welcome Office
	a friendly and international working environment
	opportunities for professional growth (e.g., university seminar series, internships, exchanges, participation in research projects)
	flexible working hours and occasional home office to support personal needs in family and career
	employee benefits (6 weeks of paid vacation per year, contribution to meals, contribution to pension savings, language courses, exclusive mobile tariff, sport activities, vaccination)
	opportunity to work and live in a modern and dynamic university city with close proximity to Prague and Vienna


About the workplace

Masaryk University (MUNI) is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 35,000 students and 5,500 employees.

MUNI is located in the university city of Brno, Czech Republic. Based on the most recent OECD Better Life Index data, the Czech Republic ranks next to the US and the UK. Proximity to nature and other historical cities (e.g., Prague, Vienna, Budapest), variety of cultural and entertainment attractions, and top personal safety make Brno one of the top 100 university cities in the world according to students.

The members of Health Economics, Policy and Innovation Institute  at ECON MUNI conduct quality research with peers from other Czech, European, and American universities. Members of the faculty have published in journals such as Value in Health, European Journal of Health Economics, Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, Pharmacoeconomics, Journal of Public Economics, Journal of Urban Economics, Journal of Economic Behaviour and Organization, Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics, Scientific Reports. The administrative staff is experienced in helping researchers with both national and international grant applications.

Application and selection procedure

The application shall be submitted online by January 31, 2025 (11:59 p.m., CET) via an e-application (Please, use the link in the e-Application section below). Interviews for the position will be held online or in-person at Masaryk University. Online and in-person interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis and early applications are encouraged.

The candidate shall provide following:


	cover letter with a description of research agenda in the desired area,
	a full professional Curriculum Vitae including the complete bibliography of published works (or provide a link where the information could be found),
	job market paper and/or up to two other research papers,
	names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of 3 references, references will be contacted independently to submit reference letters


After submitting your application successfully, you will receive an automatic confirmation e-mail from jobs.muni.cz.

For further information about the position and the department, please contact Dr. Jakub Hlávka, at jakub.hlavka@econ.muni.cz Please do not send applications directly by e-mail.

If you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact the head of HR department Jana Levá, e-mail: jana.leva@econ.muni.cz

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of personal background. The selection process is based on an Open Transparent Merit-based Recruitment Policy. Masaryk University does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. The faculty holds the HR Excellence Award.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Prof. Mgr. Jiří Špalek, Ph.D.

Dean


Hong Kong

Ref.: 526964
Work type: Full-time
Department: Centre for Information Technology in Education within the Faculty of Education (10001)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Senior Research Assistant (holding the functional title of School Development Officer) in the Centre for Information Technology in Education within the Faculty of Education
(Ref.: 526964).
To commence as soon as possible until 31 August 2025.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above in English, Science, Mathematics, Information Technology, Engineering, Education or a related discipline, and a recognized teaching qualification. They should have at least 3 years of relevant teaching experience, good communication skills, and an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese).

The appointee will work on a project on the development of an e-learning system that integrates learning design and learning analytics functions to a Moodle-based learning management system. He/She is expected to provide school-based professional support to teachers of local schools, and work closely with the project team to manage and coordinate different aspects of the project as outlined below: -


	to coordinate and liaise with different parties on the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of various project activities;
	to work collaboratively with project team members to support participating teachers of the project to design, implement and evaluate school-based curriculum using an integrated Intelligent DEsign-Aware Learning analytics system (including the learning design studio for teachers as a design tool, iLAP platform for students and learning analytics for providing feedback to teachers, students and parents) at primary and secondary levels;
	to work collaboratively with participating teachers in designing school-based curriculum;
	to organize project activities that foster the development of schools’ multi-level leadership capacity for transformative e-learning innovations;
	to draft project reports, develop project deliverables, design related qualitative and quantitative research, conduct data collection and analysis; and
	to perform other duties as assigned.


A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until November 30, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.


The University of Hong Kong

Ref.: 530388
Work type: Full-time
Department: School of Biomedical Sciences (22600)
Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in Bioinformatics and Digital Health in School of Biomedical Sciences (Ref.: 530388), to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D., M.D., or an equivalent doctoral degree in bioinformatics, digital health, clinical research or a related discipline, with a focus on urological research. A strong background in urology is desirable. A proven track record of scientific publications in reputable journals is essential, along with experience in bioinformatics and data analysis. The candidate should demonstrate strong analytical skills, familiarity with clinical research methodologies, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

The applicants will be responsible for designing and conducting research projects that involves using bioinformatics, artificial intelligence and digital health technology in the area of urological health. The applicants will collaborate with other researchers to process large-scale data sets, contribute to the development of innovative methodologies, and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Professor Joshua Ho at jwkho@hku.hk. An overview of the research in Professor Joshua Ho’s lab can be found here: https://holab-hku.github.io/.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online application for the above post.  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will start from 2 weeks from posting and continue until 30 November 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.


University of Zurich

Rankings

World University Rankings 202480^th

Arts and Humanities 2024=70^th

Business and Economics 2024=42^nd

Clinical and Health 202460^th

Computer Science 2024101-125^th

Education 2024126-150^th

Law 2024=84^th

Life Sciences 202463^rd

Physical Sciences 2024101-125^th

Psychology 202437^th

Social Sciences 2024=61^st

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Subjects Taught at the University of Zurich

Life Sciences63^rd

Law=84^th

Education126–150^th

Arts and Humanities=70^th

Business and Economics=42^nd

Clinical and Health60^th

Computer Science101–125^th

Social Sciences=61^st

Psychology37^th

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University of Zurich

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Arts and Humanities 2024=70th

Business and Economics 2024=42nd

Clinical and Health 202460th

Computer Science 2024101-125th

Education 2024126-150th

Law 2024=84th

Life Sciences 202463rd

Physical Sciences 2024101-125th

Psychology 202437th

Social Sciences 2024=61st

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Subjects Taught at the University of Zurich

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Arts and Humanities=70th

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Psychology37th

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Arts and Humanities 2024=70^th

Business and Economics 2024=42^nd

Clinical and Health 202460^th

Computer Science 2024101-125^th

Education 2024126-150^th

Law 2024=84^th

Life Sciences 202463^rd

Physical Sciences 2024101-125^th

Psychology 202437^th

Social Sciences 2024=61^st

Life Sciences63^rd

Law=84^th

Education126–150^th

Arts and Humanities=70^th

Business and Economics=42^nd

Clinical and Health60^th

Computer Science101–125^th

Social Sciences=61^st

Psychology37^th

Physical Sciences101–125^th