Director of Department of Botany (Masaryk University)

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! If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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!

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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