Associate Professor in Computer Networks and Systems (tenure track)

The Dean of the Faculty of Informatics MU invites applications for a position of Associate Professor in Computer Networks and Systems, within the Department of Computer Systems and Communications.

Job description key points

• Involvement in teaching in the area of Computer Networks and eventually Computer Systems.
• Expected to strengthen and expand the study field and its theoretical grounds.
• Active involvement in or leadership of research activities.
• Active international cooperation, in both research and education.
• Involvement in industrial cooperation in the area of computer networks and systems.

Requirements

• PhD in Informatics or related discipline, and habilitation (“venia docendi” or equivalent) or prerequisites for quick progress to habilitation.
• Passion for problem solving and desire for continuous improvement in teaching skills.
• Existing track record in both education and research in the IT areas related to computer networks, systems and communications.
• Expert knowledge in at least one of the areas covered by courses:
• Dynamic, flexible personality, able to work well in teams.
• Experience with research or development project team leadership.
• Languages – fluent English (both spoken and written), other language(s) welcome.
• Experience from other countries than Czech & Slovak Republics (at least half a year) or proof of other  extensive international experience (e.g.,  international project  leadership).

Desired skills and achievements

• Experience with research project team leadership is an advantage.
• Experience with research achievements published at the high quality conferences or journals.
• Ability to work well in interdisciplinary and international teams.
• Successfully defended Bachelor and/or Master theses supervised.
• Open-source software projects development and maintenance.

Other information

• The starting salary for this Associate Professor position is 109,000 CZK, and with the progress in this tenure-track position can in no more than 3 years be modified based on the level of involvement in research and educational projects.
• Candidates at a slightly earlier career stage or with minor skill shortages may be offered an Assistant Professor position. The starting monthly salary for this position is 80,000 CZK.

Applicants should submit

• CV;
• degree documents;
• summary of work experience, publication and teaching activities and involvement in research grants;
• cover letter explaining your interest in the position and the IT area;
• title and abstract of a lecture that can be presented as a part of the application process;
• names and contacts of three professional and language referees.

Please submit your application, including all required documents, preferably online via the MU e-application at https://www.muni.cz/en/about-us/careers/vacancies/65361 . In case this way of submission would not be possible, we also accept a paper application with a declaration of the reason for the such submission.

Any queries re. the submission shall be sent to:[email protected] .

Queries re. the position as such can be addressed to Associate Prof. Eva Hladká ([email protected] ).

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