Department Head Positions
in Computer Science
Brno, Czech Republic
October 31, 2020
Open Positions
MUNI
Fi
Masaryk University
Faculty of Informatics
Department
Head Positions
in Computer
Science
Masaryk University
Faculty of Informatics
Location			 Brno, Czech Republic
Hours				full­‑time
Length of the contract	 36 months
Applications due		 October 31, 2020
Employment start date	 June or September 2021
The Dean of the Faculty of Informatics, Masaryk University,
invites applications for the positions of Heads of the following
departments:
	– Department of Computer Science,
	– Department of Computer Systems and Communications,
	– Department of Machine Learning and Data Processing,
	– Department of Visual Computing.
Job Description
Department Heads oversee the implementation of strategic
policies and work towards the advancement of their
departments and members. In the area of ​department (and
related) administration, the head of the department is primarily
responsible for
	– work with department employees in the area of ​​their
personal development, namely qualification procedures;
	– evaluation of academic staff according to faculty rules,
based on the quality of teaching performance, scientific
performance and work for the academic community;
	– administration of a limited departmental budget that
supports activities of research groups and laboratories
related to the department.
In the field of teaching administration, the head of the
department:
	– monitors the teaching organization and takes care of the
overall quality of courses provided by the department;
	– cooperates with the guarantors of study programs, the
courses of which are taught by the department;
	– manages the teaching load of the department members
(appoints the teachers of courses provided by the
department), monitors the teaching delegated to external
lecturers;
	– leads the department team and recommends personnel
changes (recruitment of new academics, reduction of
working hours) to the faculty management;
	– takes active care, in cooperation with other heads of
departments, of the equality of working conditions of
academics across departments and participates in decisionmaking
on the establishment or termination of taught
courses as a member of the FI Course Committee.
As with any member of the FI academic community, the head
of the department is expected to:
	– lead the teaching of given courses or otherwise significantly
participate in the teaching;
	– be (at least partly) scientifically active.
For more information on the departments, their members,
publications and teaching activities see:
muni.cz/fi/general/structure?lang=en
Candidates should demonstrate leadership skills and
experience, especially in situations requiring a collaborative
leadership style; analytical, communication, and presentation
capabilities as well as capabilities in project, people,
and time management. Candidates are expected to be
active researchers with preference in the corresponding
department’s focus areas; and to have Ph.D. in Informatics or
related discipline. Habilitation (“venia docendi” or equivalent) or
quick progress for this qualification degree is expected. Some
familiarity with the Czech academic environment is welcome.
Department Heads report to the Dean of the Faculty of
Informatics. The position is a 36-month administrative faculty
appointment in addition to the standard academic duties.
There is the possibility of tenure after initial appointment given
appropriate credentials.
To apply, complete an application at the university job
e-Application system at
muni.cz/en/about-us/careers/vacancies/56293
and attach a cover letter explaining your interest in the
position; curriculum vitae including a summary of work
experience, publication activities and involvement in
research grants; Ph.D. degree documents; and names
and contacts of three professional referees.
Any queries re. the application submission and the
selection process shall be sent to pers@fi.muni.cz.
Queries re. the positions as such should be directed to
the Selection Committee Chair,
prof. Vashek Matyáš, matyas@fi.muni.cz.
Department
of Computer Science
Research Groups:
	– ParaDiSe, Laboratory for Parallel and Distributed Systems
	– Formela, Laboratory of Formal Methods, Logic
and Algorithms
	– DIMEA, Laboratory of Discrete Methods and Algorithms
	– SYBILA, Systems Biology Laboratory
Project funding:
	– ERC Consolidator Grant LADIST
	– Czech Science Foundation
	– Technology Agency of the Czech Republic
	– MUNI AWARD in Science and Humanitites
Master’s specialization offered:
	– Algorithms of computational models
	– Formal verifications and analysis of programs
	– Principles of programming languages
	– Bioinformatics and systems biology
Department of Computer Systems
and Communications
Research Groups:
	– CRoCS, Centre for Research on Cryptography and Security
	– LQIPC, Laboratory of Quantum Information Processing
and Cryptography
	– EmLab, Design and Architecture of Digital Systems
Laboratory
	– KYPO, Cybersecurity Laboratory
	– Sitola, Research laboratory
	– LabSeS, Laboratory of Service Systems
	– Lasaris, Research Lab Software Architectures
and Information Systems
Project funding:
	– European Union / Horizon 2020
	– Czech Science Foundation
	– Technology Agency of the Czech Republic
	– Ministry of the Interior of the CR
	– Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the CR
	– Ministry of Industry and Trade of the CR
Master’s specialization offered:
	– Hardware systems
	– Information security
	– Computer networks and communications
	– Software systems
	– Cybersecurity management
	– Service development management
	– Software systems development management
Department of Machine Learning
and Data Processing
Research Groups:
	– NLP, Natural Language Processing Centre
	– Knowledge Discovery Group
	– Adaptive Learning Research Group
	– DISA, Laboratory of Data Intensive Systems
and Applications
Project funding:
	– Czech Science Foundation
	– Technology Agency of the Czech Republic
	– Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the CR
Master’s specialization offered:
	– Machine learning and artificial intelligence
	– Processing and analysis of large data
	– Natural language processing
Department
of Visual Computing
Research Groups:
	– CBIA, Centre for Biomedical Image Analysis
	– HCI, Human Computer Interaction Laboratory
	– AGD+M, Studio of Graphic Design and Multimedia
	– Visit Lab, Visualization Laboratory
	– LEMMA, Laboratory of Electronic and MultiMedia
Applications
Project funding:
	– European Union / Horizon 2020
	– Czech Science Foundation
	– Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the CR	
	– Ministry of Culture of the CR
	– Brno City Municipality
Master’s specialization offered:
	– Image processing and analysis
	– Graphic design
	– Computer graphics and visualization
	– Computer game development
Faculty
of Informatics
Masaryk
University
Tradition and Prestige
Masaryk University is the second largest university in the
Czech Republic. Its Faculty of Informatics (FI) was established
in 1994 as the first independent Computer Science faculty in
the country. The faculty’s high level of scholarship has earned
it an excellent research rating in various applied and theoretical
areas of Computer Science and Information Technology.
According to the national ranking, CERGE EI 2016, we have
the best informatics research results in the Czech Republic.
We are proud of:
	– long­‑standing cooperation with industral partners;
	– 54% of foreign students;
	– excellent job opportunities for graduates and also part­‑time
jobs and internships for students;
	– CERIT Science Park cerit.fi.muni.cz;
	– Cyber Exercise & Research Platform kypo.fi.muni.cz;
	– organization of conferences: Text, Speech and Dialogue;
Computational Methods in Systems Biology 2018; EuroVis
2018; CEQIP or DIMEA Days.
Research Laboratories
The faculty is a home to a diverse group of 21 research
laboratories and centres where students at all levels participate
in research under the guidance of skilled academics. Since
2018, the faculty hosts a prestigious grant from the European
Research Council. Students acquire hands‑on experience
with leading‑edge technologies and make contact with the
latest findings from around the world. They have a natural
opportunity to participate in research projects—even
undergraduates at the faculty have published original research
results in international journals.
Areas of Research
Scientific research at the FI is organized rather informally,
within flexible research groups which can quickly respond to
current challenges and trends in the scientific world. At the FI
we address research questions and problems from all fields of
informatics and related disciplines. Research groups, structured
according to the ACM 2012 classification:
	– Applied Computing
	– Artificial Intelligence
	– Computer Systems Organization
	– Computing in Life And Medical Sciences
	– Hardware
	– Human­‑Centered Computing and HCI
	– Information Systems
	– Mathematics of Computing
	– Networks
	– Security and Privacy
	– Software and Its Engineering
	– Theory of Computation
Teaching
We offer 4 bachelor’s programs, 7 master’s programs (3 of
them are given in English) and doctoral study programme
Computer Science.
Connection with
Renowned Scientists
In 2019 two holders of the ACM Turing Prize, Donald E. Knuth
and Dana Scott, held lectures at Masaryk University and the
Faculty of Informatics. Donald E. Knuth has a strong relation
to the FI, and since 1996 has been Doctor honoris causa in the
field of mathematical sciences of the Masaryk University on the
proposal of the FI. Since 2019 the Faculty of Informatics offers
professor chair, named after Donald Ervin Knuth.
The chair is currently held by prof. Daniel Král’.
KNUTH + DANA SCOTT
Boasting a vibrant history, prosperous business excellence,
14 flourishing universities and a thriving cultural life, Brno is
a city of innovation and diversity. It is at the heart of the South
Moravian region and its 400,000 residents make it the second
largest city in the Czech Republic.
Whether you are here on business, immersing yourself in the
opulent cultural scene, taking a stroll through Brno’s stunning
parks and surrounding nature, familiarising yourself with its
rich history, relaxing with a glass of locally­‑grown wine or
visiting the adrenalin­‑pumped world­‑famous MotoGP, Brno
truly is the place to be.
Brno enjoys fast growing centres of business, trade, science,
Information Technology, research and innovation with its
business incubators and centres of excellence in science (JIC,
CEITEC, etc.) making it a significant global contender within
these sectors attracting local and global interest, as well as
foreign direct investment. The Brno Exhibition Centre ranks
among the largest exhibition centres in Europe, pulling in
visitors from all over the world.
Living in Brno
Facts about Brno
	– Brno has almost 90,000 students studying at its 14 universities
and 3 university campuses. The graduates provide a rich
resource of employees that push the boundaries of
Brno’s blossoming business sectors
	– Strategic geographic position within Central Europe with excellent
transport accessibility, including an international airport
	– High quality of life—cultural and sports centre, historical sights
(Villa Tugendhat, a UNESCO site), functionalist architecture,
shopping centres and services for leisure time
	– Beautiful natural environment
	– The Brno Expat Centre, joint project of Brnopolis, c.a. and Brno
Municipality (City Strategy Office), acts as a service office catering
to the needs of foreign skilled professionals who are living or
working in Brno or who plan to live or work here
	– Modern, dynamic and fast growing centre of industry, trade,
science, Information Technology, research and innovation with
business incubators and centres of excellence in science
	– Important centre of international trade fairs and exhibitions
	– Brno was home to the founder of the modern science of genetics
Gregor Mendel and one of the most significant logicians in
history, Kurt Gödel (whose portrait is on the faculty insignia).
Contacts
Faculty of Informatics MU
Botanická 68a, 602 00 Brno
Czech Republic
+420 549 491 810
info@fi.muni.cz
fi.muni.cz
Office for Research
research@fi.muni.cz
+420 549 491 806
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