Head of the Department

Other; Medical sciences » Medicine Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4) Positions: Other Positions Application Deadline: 8 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague) Country: Czech Republic Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Full-time Hours Per Week: 40 Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation is an educational and research unit of the Faculty of Medicine at Masaryk University. It provides teaching for the Bachelor’s degree programme in Physiotherapy, the follow-up Master’s degree programme in Applied Physiotherapy, and selected courses within the General Medicine degree programme. The candidate for Head of the Department must be a respected expert in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation at both national and international level, with experience in team management and teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The Head of the Department will be responsible for the management of the department’s operations and finances, undergraduate education, postgraduate studies, publication activities, and coordination of the department’s research activities. As part of the selection procedure, candidates for the position of Head of the Department will present their vision for fulfilling the responsibilities outlined above. Requirements for a declared position: Higher education degree in a healthcare or related field with a focus on physiotherapy and rehabilitation, or an equivalent degree obtained abroad; Academic degree Ph.D. or scientific rank of CSc.; Habilitation within the meaning of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education, the scientific-pedagogical title of professor is an advantage; Personal and professional qualifications for leading the department’s academic team; Experience in teaching and readiness to guarantee the specialised courses taught by the department; Active research and publication record; International scientific reputation; Good moral character and civic integrity; Fulfilment of prerequisites according to Act No. 451/1991 Coll. (the Lustration Act); (persons born after 1 December 1971 and foreign applicants do not have to prove). We offer: work in an inspiring intellectual environment with an emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration; work in a top medical and educational workplace, and participate in teaching in a unique simulation centre; professional growth and continuing education; employee benefits. The application, accompanied by the following documents: structured CV, overview of scientific and publishing activities, contact details of two people to obtain references (name, position, telephone number), photocopies of evidence of qualifications (not required for internal applicants), Criminal record extract (max three months old), a certificate according to Act 451/1991 Coll. (the so-called Lustration Act); (does not have to document persons born after 1 December 1971 and applicants from abroad), send it to the MU Faculty of Medicine Human Resources Department in electronic form. Requirements Research Field: Medical sciences » Other Education Level: PhD or equivalent Research Field: Medical sciences » Medicine Education Level: PhD or equivalent Languages: ENGLISH Level: Excellent Research Field: Medical sciences » Other Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10 Additional Information Website for additional job details: https://www.muni.cz/en/about-us/careers/vacancies/81837 Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Masaryk University, Faculty of Medicine Country: Czech Republic State/Province: Czech Republic City: Brno Postal Code: 62500 Street: Kamenice 753/5 Contact State/Province: Czech Republic City: Brno Website: http://www.med.muni.cz/ Street: Kamenice 753/5 Postal Code: 625 00 E-Mail: adela.otahalova@med.muni.cz