Assistant Professor of Anthropology

Department: Department of Anthropology – Faculty of Science
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Start Date: January 1, 2026 (or negotiable)
Job Type: Full-time
Job Field: Science and Research
Workplace: Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Czech Republic

Type of Contract: Temporary position with 3-year contract (with possible extension), academic
Working Hours: 1.0 FTE (full-time employment of 40 hours per week)
Expected Start Date: January 1, 2026 (or negotiable with respect to immigration timelines for non-EU candidates)
Number of Open Positions: 1
Pay: CZK 45,000 per month (negotiable)
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
EU Researcher Profile: R2

About the Workplace

Masaryk University is modern, dynamic and the most attractive university in the Czech Republic with ten faculties, more than 7,000 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.

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 in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth sciences. We are the most productive scientific unit of Masaryk University generating around 40% of MU research results.

The Department of Anthropology focuses on the study of interactions between biological, social and cultural aspects of humankind. We offer Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. degrees, consistently supporting more than a hundred students in the undergraduate programs and currently six students in the Ph.D. program. Students receive intensive training in biological and socio-cultural anthropology and are encouraged to participate in departmental research projects.

Our research activities emphasize forensic anthropology, nutritional status studies, modeling human growth and development, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The department’s labs are equipped with cutting-edge technologies for 3D data acquisition, advanced biological data processing, and evaluation of prehistoric and historic skeletal remains.

Currently, the department includes about 20 faculty members and researchers.

Job Description

The candidate is expected to carry out pedagogical and research tasks in line with the mission of the Faculty and activities of the Department, including:

• Teaching and developing study programs.

• Conducting research and development activities.

• Promoting science and disseminating research results.

• Participating in academic committees and performing administrative duties as assigned.

Key Duties:

• Teach current courses (introductory and specialty) at undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Conduct research related to evolutionary-oriented physical/biological anthropology.

• Advise and mentor students; serve on committees and participate in academic functions.

• Seek external funding for research activities in skeletal anthropology/bioarchaeology (preferably including field surveys and excavations).

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s and Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Anthropology or related field.

• Knowledge of theories, concepts, and approaches in physical/biological anthropology.

• Ability to conduct independent research and analysis.

• Excellent communication and teaching skills.

• Teaching experience and ability to innovate in education.

• Scholarly achievements (peer-reviewed publications, books, reports).

• Experience with extramural grants, proposal design, and project management.

• Evidence of quality instruction and student supervision.

• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

• Understanding of Czech language preferred but not mandatory.

Preferred:

• At least 5 years of professional experience at national or international level as a physical or biological anthropologist.

• Academic experience.

Informal inquiries:
Mgr. Tomáš Mořkovský
Email: morkovsky@sci.muni.cz
Phone: +420 549 494 157

We Offer

• Interesting job in a dynamically expanding university environment.

• Flexible working hours and occasional home office.

• Employee benefits:

  • 8 weeks of paid vacation per year.

  • Pension insurance contribution / long-term investment product.

  • Nursery/children’s group allowance.

  • Financial meal allowance and subsidized canteen lunches.

  • Multisport card, free vaccinations, discounted language courses, exclusive Vodafone mobile tariff.

  • Childcare groups at campus.

• Opportunity to live and work in Brno (modern and dynamic city).

• Relocation support from the Welcome Office.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online by September 30, 2025.

Required documents:

• CV.

• Cover letter describing research interests and experience.

• Summary of research outputs and publications.

• Names and contact details of at least 2 references.

After successful submission, you will receive an automatic confirmation email.

Selection Process

Applications will be evaluated based on:

• Meeting qualification requirements.

• Submission of all required documents.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal or online interview.

The Faculty Recruitment Policy (OTM-R) applies.

Masaryk University is an equal opportunity employer. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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