Associate Professor
in Software Systems and Services
Management (tenure track)
May 31, 2021
Lecturers
in Programming of Computer Science
May 15, 2021
Open Positions
MUNI
Fi
Masaryk University
Faculty of Informatics
Associate
Professor in
Software Systems
and Services
Management
(tenure track)
The Dean of the Faculty of Informatics MU invites applications
for the position of Associate Professor in Software Systems
and Services Management (SSSM) within the Department
of Computer Systems and Communications.
Job Description Key Points
	– Key role in leading courses in the SSSM study program
	– Expected to strengthen and expand the study field and its
theoretical grounds
	– Identify, propose, and lead R & D projects, including
international ones
	– Ph.D. supervision and consultancy
	– Managing existing industrial cooperation in the area
and incubate new relations
Masaryk University
Faculty of Informatics
Location			 Brno, Czech Republic
Monthly salary		 CZK 106,000
				EUR 4,100 (approx.)
Hours				full­‑time
Contract type		 tenure­‑track
Applications due		 May 31, 2021
Employment start date	 by mutual agreement
Requirements
	– Ph.D. 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
	– Keen teaching interest in SSSM topics corresponding
namely with fundamental obligatory courses of the study
program and the specific study plans on Cybersecurity
Management and Management of Software Services
	– Teaching capabilities, namely in areas of IT service
development and management, IT governance,
management of cybersecurity, management of critical
infrastructures, project and risk management, interests in
fundamental and applied development in these areas
	– Abilities for, Ph.D. supervision, experience with supervision
strongly preferred
	– Experience from projects/work with/in the industry;
experience with research project leadership is a high benefit
	– Dynamic, flexible personality, able to work in
interdisciplinary teams
	– Other skills (qualification) in related areas (economics,
management, human resources) are seen as an advantage
	– 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 high­‑quality conferences or journals
	– Ability to work well in interdisciplinary and international
teams
	– Successfully defended Bachelor and/or Master theses
supervised
Other Information
The starting salary for this Associate Professor position is
106,000 CZK, and with the progress in this tenure­‑track posi‑
tion can in no more than three years be modified based on the
level of involvement in research and educational projects.
Candidates at an earlier career stage or with skills shortages
may be offered an Assistant Professor position. The starting
monthly salary for this position is 72,000 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
muni.cz/en/about-us/careers/vacancies/61355.
In case this way of submission would not be possible, we also
accept a paper application with a declaration of the reason for
such submission.
Any queries re. the submission shall be sent to pers@fi.muni.cz.
Queries re. the position as such can be addressed to
Associate Prof. Eva Hladka, eva@fi.muni.cz.
Lecturers
in Programming
of Computer
Science
Job Description Key Points
	– Tutoring of programming and programming skills in various
programming languages and paradigms at Bachelor and
Master degree levels
	– Tutoring introductory courses on theoretical foundations
of Computer Science at the Bachelor level
	– Preparing, running, and coordinating hands­‑on seminars
as part of the teaching duties
	– Development and support of a homework assignment
submission and auto­‑grading system
	– Taking part in preparation, realization, and evaluation
of exams
	– Continuous improvement of personal teaching skills
Masaryk University
Faculty of Informatics
Location			 Brno, Czech Republic
Monthly salary		 CZK 58,000
				EUR 2,200 (approx.)
No. of open positions	 2
Hours				full­‑time,
				part­‑time employment is possible
Applications due		 May 15, 2021
Employment start date	 September 1, 2021
				or by mutual agreement
The successful candidate must have
	– a Master Degree in Computer Science, Informatics, or
related discipline;
	– a passion for problem­‑solving and a desire for continuous
improvement in teaching skills;
	– a programming experience, preferably in several
programming languages and paradigms;
	– existing experience with the teaching of programming skills
or programming languages;
	– an ability to work well as a team member or leader;
	– fluent Czech or Slovak language skills.
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;
	– 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
muni.cz/en/about­‑us/careers/vacancies/61354.
In case this way of submission would not be possible, we also
accept a paper application with a declaration of the reason for
such submission.
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.
21 Research Laboratories
The faculty is a home to a diverse group of research labora‑
tories 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 Re‑
search 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 opportuni‑
ty to participate in research projects—even undergraduates at
the faculty have published original research results in interna‑
tional 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 3 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’.
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
KNUTH + DANA SCOTT
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
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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Photographs by FI MU, P. Gabzdyl, D. Židlický