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Department: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures – Faculty of Arts Deadline: 30 Apr 2026 Start date: 1. 9. 2026 Job type: full-time Job field: Education and schooling The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position: Lecturer Workplace: Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk university, Brno, Czech Republic Position Type: academic position EU Researcher Profile: R1 Amount of Working Hours: full-time 40 hours per week Employment Contract Type: fixed term (employment contract for 1 year with the possibility of extension) Expected Start Date: 1. 9. 2026 Number of Open Positions: 1 Application Deadline: 30. 4. 2026 WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR  The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at FFMU is looking for a lecturer specializing in teaching Portuguese as a foreign language to bachelor's (A1 – B1) and master's (B2 – C1) students. A prerequisite is a completed master's degree in Portuguese Language and Literature or Teaching Portuguese to Foreigners (in the case of applicants from abroad). Experience in teaching practical language at a university is an advantage. MAIN JOB CONTENT  Pedagogical Participation in teaching practical language subjects for bachelor's degree students (normative grammar, vocabulary, written expression) Supervision and review of bachelor's theses Participation in the organizational management of educational activities within the workplace Research Previous independent publishing activity in the field of teaching Portuguese as a foreign language is an advantage, but not a requirement Other Participation in operational and administrative activities related to the academic position, as instructed by the head of the department, e.g.: Routine administrative tasks related to the management of courses taught (e-learning, etc.), communication with students via the MUNI IS Participation in the promotion of the field and its study at FFMU. WE REQUEST  Professional education, qualifications and experience Master's degree in Portuguese Language and Literature or Teaching Portuguese to Foreigners (for applicants from abroad) – required Experience teaching Portuguese to university students – advantage Length of experience required Previous experience is not required, but is an advantage Language skills  Native Portuguese speaker – required English language skills at least at B2 level – required Knowledge of another Romance language – an advantage Requirements related to job content Basic computer skills at the user level with office and communication applications (MS Office, MS Teams, Zoom, etc.) Ability to use modern teaching tools and materials Support for active student participation in classroom discussions Conceptual and systematic approach to teaching Organizational skills Carefulness, responsibility, reliability, patience, and empathy when dealing with people The advantage is  Experience working in an academic environment Experience in other areas of education 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 the opportunity to work in an international, interdisciplinary team of experts friendly and inspiring working environment convenient location of the faculty in the city centre a friendly approach to work-life balance Employee benefits 8 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 30. 4. 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  ​​structured CV with an overview of previous experience  ​​copies of proof of education In accordance with Section 70(5) of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education Institutions, as amended, the CV must include information about current employers. 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. After submitting all the required documents in the electronic application, the following selection steps will take place: 1. Pre-selection. The selection committee will preliminarily assess the profiles and CVs of the candidates, paying attention to: fulfillment of requirements (completed university studies in the required field); any previous teaching experience. The committee will compile a shortlist of applicants accepted to the next stage of the selection process. Applicants will be informed of the results of the pre-selection process by email. 2. Teaching demonstration. Candidates who pass the pre-selection will give a short teaching demonstration (30 minutes) based on information that will be provided to them at the same time as the notification of successful completion of the pre-selection. 3. Interview, consisting of: Discussion of the teaching demonstration. Interview about the candidate's CV and their expectations regarding the position. The interview may take place in person or via 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 Romance Languages and Literatures at the Faculty of Arts of MU can be found HERE. Contact person at the department for questions about the position: First name and surname: doc. Mgr. Iva Svobodová, Ph.D E-mail: 9255@mail.muni.cz Telephone: +420 549 49 7295

The Role and Department The Department of Computer Science is one of the very best UK departments with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, research and employability of our students. Computer Science increased excellence in all areas of research since the last research assessment exercise, moving 6 places up the ranking to the 20th position for REF 2021. It is ranked 10th in the Guardian University Guide 2024, and 4th for student employability in the Complete University Guide 2026 The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join the newly established team of Professor David Oswald at Durham, working in hardware and embedded security, confidential computing, trusted execution, secure AI, and related areas. This post is suitable for candidates with a wide range backgrounds relevant to cyber security, including but not limited to embedded/hardware security, security of AI systems, (post-quantum) cryptography, quantum algorithms, confidential computing/trusted execution, or microarchitectural security. Key responsibilities: To understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature to the team or group of people through presentations and discussions that leads to the presentation of research papers in conferences and publications. To prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences which may include: research sponsors, academic and non-academic audiences. To publish high quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer reviewed journals and papers for presentation at conferences and workshops under the direction of the Principal Investigator. To assist with the development of research objectives and proposals. To conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator. To work with the Principal Investigator and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio. To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator and offering creative or innovative solutions. To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration. To plan and manage own research activity, research resources in collaboration with others and contribute to the planning of research projects. To deliver training in research techniques/approaches to peers, visitors and students as appropriate. To be involved in student supervision, as appropriate, and assist with the assessment of the knowledge of students. To contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. To engage in wider citizenship to support the department and wider discipline. To engage in continuing professional development by participation in the undergraduate or postgraduate teaching programmes or by membership of departmental committees, etc. and by attending relevant training and development courses. To engage in continuing professional development by participation in the undergraduate or postgraduate teaching programmes or by membership of departmental committees, etc. and by attending relevant training and development courses.

As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Future ship and system design (FSSD) program develop strategic and innovative design capabilities for maritime industry in Singapore and beyond. The work package WP2.4 in FSSD will conduct research in the areas of autonomous system dynamic modeling, simulation, testing, data and video analytics, machine learning algorithms and platform programing. The testing will be done both in lab, reservoir/sea and onboard ships. The primary responsibility of this role is to work on and deliver the project together with P2-4 team and be part of the research team in the FSSD program. Key Responsibilities Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.  Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. Carry out any additional work tasks assigned by the supervisor. To communicate with any relevant internal or external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met.  Job Requirements Have relevant competence in the areas of system modeling, simulation testing for both hardware and software. Have a degree in engineering / applied physics, electrical, mechanical, marine, computer engineering or equivalent.  Key Competencies Good knowledge in system modeling, programming, simulations, data analytics. Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Show strong initiative and take ownership of work.