Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree in in German Philology, in the case of ongoing doctoral studies, completion by 31 August, 2025 is a prerequisite;  
• EU research level: R2 – Recognized;
• research and teaching focus in linguistics, specialisation in a professional language an advantage;
• relevant publication activity in the field of German Philology;
• potential for further academic growth;
• knowledge of the German language at C2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
• knowledge of the English language at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
• knowledge of the Czech language at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
• experience in dealing with grant projects an advantage;
• proactive approach, systematic and independent;
• excellent communication and organizational skills;
• civil and moral integrity.

Benefits:

• 8 weeks' vacation per year;
• 5 paid sick days per year (after trial period);
• meal vouchers worth 115,-CZK/day;
• pleasant working environment and work in a dynamic and motivated team;
• high degree of independence, e.g. in the implementation and innovation of study subjects and programmes;
• conditions for further graduation growth;
• possibility to participate in grant activities;
• possibility of international cooperation;
• abroad working stays within the Erasmus+;
• language and other educational courses;
• sport activities through the MultiSport employee program;
• possibility of using the services of the university library for free;
• rent discount by the Heimstaden company;
• discounted prices on mobile call tariffs;
• company kindergarten;
• and many others.

Applicants for this position should send to the contact e-mail address: PersonalniFF@osu.cz by the deadline of 22ndof May, 2025 these required documents (in Czech or English language):

• signed consent to the processing of personal data for the purposes of the selection procedure (download here);
• cover letter;
• professional curriculum vitae including an overview of the applicant's previous career experience;
• contacts (e-mail, telephone) to two persons who can be contacted to provide recommendations;
• scanned copies of university diplomas;
• overview of applicant’s publications (in the last 5 years).

The first round of the selection process will involve the assessment of the applicants´ materials conducted by a selection committee. Only selected applicants will be invited to take part in a second round of (personal / on-line) interviews. 

The employer reserves the right to cancel the selection procedure or to decide not to accept any of the applications without stating the grounds for this decision.

Contact:

University of Ostrava 

Faculty of Arts

HR Department

Mgr. Michala Šoferová

Čs. legií 9, 701 03 Ostrava

Czech Republic