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Department: Department of Information and Library Studies – Faculty of Arts Deadline: 12 Feb 2026 Start date: 1. 3. 2026 Job type: part-time Job field: Science and research The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position:  Researcher with a focus on User Research in Education Workplace: Department of Information and Library Studies, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk university, Brno, Czech Republic  Position Type: non-academic position in research EU Researcher Profile: R1 Amount of Working Hours: part-time 20 hours per week  Employment Contract Type: fixed term (employment contract for 1 year with the possibility of extension) Expected Start Date: 1. 3. 2026 or by agreement Number of Open Positions: 1  Application Deadline: 12. 2. 2026 WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR  Department of Information and Library Studies is seeking a UX Researcher for the OPTAK project. We are looking for a new team member to join us as a UX Researcher. You will participate in the development of an innovative educational solution that uniquely combines elements of gamification, adaptive learning, and advanced technologies including 3D/VR/XR and AI. Your primary responsibility will be ensuring continuous user research throughout the entire project lifecycle. This role covers the complete research cycle: Developing research plans and methodologies. User testing of prototypes in both early and advanced stages of development. Comprehensive evaluation of the finished system prior to deployment. Research takes place across various environments—ranging from web and desktop to mobile applications and immersive VR (Virtual Reality). The research focuses on a wide spectrum of users. You can expect to work with diverse target groups, including: Primary and secondary school students. Educators and teachers. Subject matter experts and the professional public. MAIN JOB CONTENT  Planning, conducting, and evaluating user research focused on courses, learning modules, interfaces, interactions, and educational scenarios. Designing interaction testing methodologies, including defining research questions, selecting metrics, creating research plans, and choosing appropriate methods. Testing concepts, prototypes, and final solutions across multiple platforms (web, desktop, mobile, and VR). Leading user testing sessions and interviews with diverse target groups (primary and secondary school students, teachers, and the professional public). Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data regarding usability, user satisfaction, and behavioral metrics. Supporting participatory design by facilitating workshops and involving users in the design and validation processes. Collaborating with developers, designers, and researchers on iterative system improvements and verifying the impact of implemented changes. WE REQUEST  Professional education, qualifications and experience Master’s degree (completed or ongoing) – required Previous experience in the field - advantage  Language skills  English language skills at least at B2 level. Excellent knowledge of the Czech language in both written and spoken. Requirements related to job content Experience in user research: specifically in planning, moderation, analysis, synthesis, and communicating recommendations (ideally across web, desktop, and mobile; VR experience is an advantage). Ability to work effectively with diverse target groups. Proficiency in qualitative methods (interviews, testing, workshop facilitation) and at least a basic understanding of quantitative methods (surveys, metrics, basic statistics/analysis). Ability to translate data into clear recommendations and actionable steps for design and development teams. A systematic approach to work, including research planning, documentation, methodology reproducibility, and data ethics. The advantage is  Experience with XR/VR research, including aspects such as user comfort, motion sickness, spatial interactions, and safety. Experience with educational products (EdTech), gamification, or adaptive learning; experience conducting research with primary and secondary school students and teachers. Knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design principles, or practical experience with accessibility testing. Experience working in an interdisciplinary and international team. Previous experience in academic research or an interdisciplinary background in engineering fields. WE OFFER  Working environment  stable working environment in a prestigious institution employment in a prestigious institution awarded by the HR Excellence in Research access to interesting projects friendly and inspiring working environment convenient location of the faculty in the city centre a friendly approach to work-life balance Employee benefits 6 weeks of paid vacation per year, flexible working hours with the possibility to work partly from home for better work life balance, meal allowance in the salary or for meals in canteens, pension insurance contribution or nursery school/ playgroup allowance, selected vaccinations free of charge, favourable mobile tariffs Vodafone, Multisport card, sports lessons organized by the Faculty of Sports Studies, the nursery school Elánek for children of employees near the faculty. Training and development Opportunities for training and personal development, e.g., language and other courses provided by MU, use of MU libraries, use of placements and mobilities abroad, participation in conferences, etc. HOW TO APPLY  Please send your application via the electronic application link by 12. 2. 2026 (please use the link in the Electronic Application section below) and please attach all required documents.  The following documents are required as a part of your application: ​​cover letter specifying the area of research interest ​​structured CV with an overview of previous experience  ​​copies of proof of education  Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation of acceptance to your e-mail address. After the e-application deadline, you will receive information about the next steps.  If you are unsure, please contact the FF MU Personnel Office: Mgr. Lída Oplatková, email: oplatkova@phil.muni.cz SELECTION PROCESS Selection criteria: submitting of all required documents in the e-application compliance of the candidate's profile with the requirements for the job as stated above Suitable candidates will be invited to a personal interview, which may also take the form of a videoconference. Selection procedures rules at the Faculty of Arts of MU can be found on our careers page. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you! MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY, THE FACULTY AND THE DEPARTMENT Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic, with 10 faculties and a number of other specialized units, more than 6,000 employees and 32,000 students. We are a university with a wide range of research areas in the humanities and natural sciences and a strong international position. Our mission is to provide education and research of the highest quality. The Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University is one of the four founding faculties of Masaryk University and since its foundation in 1919 it has been not only an important centre of humanities and social science education, science, research, and development, but also an institution that actively participates in shaping the cultural life of the city and the region. Traditionally, it has been profiled as a research-oriented faculty generating approximately one fifth of MU's research volume. The faculty has more than 600 employees and by the student population of over 6,000 is the largest faculty at the university. Since 2021, the faculty has been the proud holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission. You can find out more information about the faculty on the website or on Facebook. For information on HR work set according to European standards, visit the HR Award faculty website. Department: Information about the Department of Information and Library Studies at the Faculty of Arts of MU can be found at: https://www.kisk.cz Contact person at the department for questions about the position: Jméno a příjmení: PhDr. Ladislava Zbiejczuk Suchá, Ph.D. e-mail: sucha@phil.muni.cz telefon: +420 777 035 620

Adjunct Faculty - Nursing - Spring 2026ID: 2025Department: Scott & White School of NursingType: Part-time FacultyPost Date: 11/03/2025Position Available Date: N/ADescriptionThis is a part-time, Adjunct Faculty position. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor seeks qualified Christian adjunct faculty in our Scott & White School of Nursing for Spring 2026.Opportunities include clinical supervision of nursing students at hospitals or other clinical agencies, and working with students in the skills lab.REQUIREMENTS: A master's degree with at least 18 hours in Nursing is required. Teaching experience is preferred. Must be an active, committed Christian.Salaries: Competitive salary. Benefits include free access to the university's Center for Effectiveness in Learning and Teaching (CELT) professional development support, adjunct resources room at CELT, campus library, campus exercise facility and many campus events; employee discount for meals and campus store purchases; free parking; and technology assistance. To Apply: Please click the "Apply Now" link to apply for this position.For information regarding employment at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, please visit our Careers Site. To apply, visit https://umhb.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2zc18oftb92Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-5067931ffa90aa4b83d6dc835eb3e001

The Department of Politics and International Relations (PAIR) at the University of Southampton, UK, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher (100% FTE) to join the Horizon Europe project PLEDGE. This interdisciplinary project, spanning from February 2024 to January 2027, delves into the emotional expressions of grievance politics and implications for democratic governance and political mobilization. Led by Dr. Tereza Capelos, Professor in Political Psychology at PAIR, the Southampton team is at the forefront of groundbreaking research aimed at understanding the emotional dynamics shaping contemporary political landscapes. Project Overview: Website: More information is available at the PLEDGE website: https://www.pledgeproject.eu/   Responsibilities: Engage in conceptual and empirical research on emotionality in politics, focusing on themes such as grievance politics, ressentiment, anti-democratic support, affective polarisation and populist politics  Utilize a range of quantitative and qualitative methods, including experiments, longitudinal surveys, and interviews to explore the role of emotions in political preferences and policy dynamics  Analyse research findings and disseminate results through academic publications, conference presentations, and other dissemination activities  Contribute to project organization and participate in project-related events and activities  Attend regular meetings with the local project team and the European consortium  Contribute to the intellectual life of the University of Southampton through participation in seminars, workshops, and departmental meetings  Disseminate information about PLEDGE research outputs through electronic and social media, as well as in written form.  Selection Criteria: Applicants must meet the following criteria: Hold a PhD in Political Science or Psychology, focusing on the psychological dynamics of emotionality in the context of grievance, populist politics, and challenges to democracy, using experimental and quantitative methods. Demonstrate an emerging publication record in key debates on emotionality, ressentiment, grievance politics, and populism. Possess expertise in the design, implementation, and analysis of experiments and the ability to analyse survey and interview data using STATA, SPSS, R,Nvivoand other quantitative and qualitative data analysis packages. Exhibit project management and data management skills, preferably in the context of quantitative projects. Show active engagement with the field of political psychology through participation in conferences, workshops, and other knowledge exchange events. Have proficiency in English, with proficiency or near-proficiency in German, Greek, Spanish, Swedish, Finish, Hungarian, Dutch, French, or Turkish being desirable. Information: For enquiries about the project and the position, please contact Dr. Tereza Capelos at t.capelos@soton.ac.uk. For further information about the PAIR Department, please contact Head of Department, Pia Riggirozzi at p.riggirozzi@soton.ac.uk.  We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply. The University of Southampton promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of its activities.