Fukuoka Jo Gakuin University

Job Description FACULTY OF SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS The Department invites applications for a tenure-track faculty vacancy at the Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor rank specialising in applied/computational mathematics and statistics, especially with numerical partial differential equations and scientific computing, or an area which complements the Department’s research profile. Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor (25260404) Responsibilities: The appointees will perform high-impact research, teach and supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and contribute to professional and institutional services. Collaboration with other faculty members in research and teaching is also expected. Requirements: Applicants should possess a relevant PhD degree with solid track record in research. Teaching experience is preferred. They are expected to be energetic and motivated and have strong commitment in teaching. They will also actively participate in current research and teaching programmes of the Department and be able to support its independent research with external research grants. Those with substantial teaching experience and a good record of scholarly achievements will be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor/Professor. For enquiries, please contact Professor Leevan Ling, Head of Department (email: math@hkbu.edu.hk).  More information about the Department can be found at https://www.math.hkbu.edu.hk/v1/ This is a tenure-track position with an initial appointment to be made on a fixed-term contract of three years. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Tenure is expected to be attained within six years. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Procedure: Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System with samples of publications, preferably three best ones out of their most recent publications/works. They should also request two referees to send in confidential letters of reference, with Job Identification number (stated above) quoted on the letters, to the Human Resources Office (Email: recruit@hkbu.edu.hk) direct. Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after the submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly/creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the posts advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer. Review of applications is ongoing until the positions are filled.

Department: Department of Laboratory Medicine – Faculty of Medicine Deadline: 16 Jan 2026 Start date: February 2026 Job type: part-time Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University appoints a selection procedure for the position Assistant Professor of the Department of Laboratory Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine MU and FN Brno (with shorter working hours) The Department of Laboratory Medicine The Department clinic is a joint workplace of the Medical Faculty of MU and the University Hospital at St. Anny v Brně / FN Brno/ MOÚ, which, in addition to medical activities, carries out educational, scientific and research activities. In the field of education, it provides mainly practical training in medical and other health disciplines. You can also learn more about us on our website, Facebook or Instagram. The workplace: Brno, the Czech Republic The scope of your work will be: participation in theoretical and practical teaching at the workplace, focusing on medical microbiology preparation of the study and teaching materials membership in commissions for state final examinations participation in the education of students in doctoral study programs independent research and development activities, including the publication and presentation of research results share in the organizational provision of research and pedagogical activities, incl. related administration Required qualification: Completed university education in the medical field (with the title MD) or a master’s degree study program in the medical or health-related field or equivalent education attained abroad Completed education in a doctoral study program Specialized qualification according to Act No. 95/2004 Coll. (doctors, dentists and pharmacists), or Act No. 96/2004 Coll. (non-medical health professions) in medical microbiology Professional experience in medical microbiologyin the given field, teaching experience in medical microbiology Capability of independent professional and research work including publishing activities Capability to actively participate at an international conference or professional seminar Fluent English (spoken and written) Fluent Czech (spoken and written) Active approach, initiative and willingness for further education Moral integrity A prerequisite for inclusion in the position of assistant professor is an employment relationship with the relevant hospital FN Brno. We offer: Work in an inspiring intellectual environment Involvement in teaching in a unique simulation centre Professional growth and the possibility of continuous education employee benefits (8 weeks holiday, supplementary pension insurance, free vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis and more) How to apply: Send your application by the above-written deadline - please use the link in the Electronic Application section (see below). Your application must include the following documents: a structured CV, an overview of scientific and publishing activities, photocopies of qualification papers and diplomas, contact information of at least two references (name, position, telephone number). After successfully sending your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation by e-mail. You can provide more information by e-mail: Radka.candrlova@med.muni.cz.

Department: Centre for the Digital Research of Religion – Faculty of Arts Deadline: 31 Jan 2026 Start date: 01.03.2026 by agreement Job type: part-time Job field: Science and research Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position Researcher Department: Centre for the Digital Research of Religion, Department for the Study of Religions, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University Position Type: non-academic position in research EU Researcher Profile: R2 Work time: part-time, 28 hours per week Type of employment contract: fixed term (for 1 year) Number of open positions: 1 Expected start: March 1, 2026 or negotiable Deadline for applications: January 31, 2026  WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a colleague to join the Centre for the Digital Research of Religion at the Department for the Study of Religions in the position of a postdoctoral researcher focusing on mathematical modelling of data and statistics within the Czech Science Foundation Junior Star project Socio-Spatial Situatedness of Roman Professions and its Impact on Religion in the Roman Empire: A Formal Modeling Approach (SIPROME). The SIPROME project investigates how professions and the socio-environmental and geographical situatedness of work environments in the ancient Roman Empire contributed to the spatial spread of ancient cults. Using computational methods, the project examines how the occupational risks faced by inhabitants of the Roman Empire influenced their choice of preferred cults. The main methods used in the project include spatial analysis, predictive modelling, statistics, and the analysis of geocoded data, especially of epigraphic and archaeological origin. MAIN JOB CONTENT Framework Conducting research in cooperation with the project team. Publishing research results in academic journals and disseminating ongoing research findings at conferences and other public events. Independent work as well as collaboration with other members of the project team. Content of the research activity: Mathematical modeling and statistical data analysis. Evaluating data as potential predictors explaining the spatial distribution of archaeological or epigraphic finds (e.g., analysis of variance, correlation, regression, maximum entropy models). WE REQUEST Professional education, qualifications and experience Ph.D. in mathematics/statistics or a relevant related field. If the Ph.D. has not yet been obtained, candidates may apply under the condition that the degree will be completed no later than during the spring semester 2026. Specialization in statistical analysis and mathematical modeling is required. Experience with publishing a scientific article. Language skills English at level B2 required; C1 is an advantage. Knowledge of Czech or Slovak spoken language is an advantage. Requirements related to job content  Ability to work independently and as part of a team on complex research tasks Ability to clearly articulate research results Ability to present the results of own research Ability to publish independently Networking skills Team spirit The advantage is knowledge of the university environment WE OFFER Working environment employment in a prestigious institution awarded by the HR Excellence in Research opportunity to work in an 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 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 31. 1. 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 (max 2 pages) describing relevant experience and specifying research interest related to the project structured CV with an overview of previous experience and a list of research publications 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. Eva Brázdová Urbanová, e-mail: eva.urbanova@phil.muni.cz SELECTION PROCESS Selection criteria: submitting 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 here. 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, located in in the vibrant city of Brno, Czech Republic, is the second-largest public university in the country and one of the most prestigious universities in Central Europe. It is recognized for its strong research output, as well as its comprehensive and diverse range of study programs, which span the sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 35,000 students and 6,000 employees. Beautiful surroundings of Brno and proximity to other historical cities (e.g. Prague, Vienna, Budapest), variety of cultural and entertainment attractions, and top personal safety, make Brno one of the top 100 university cities in the world according to students. The Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University is an important centre of humanities and social science. Due to modern facilities, high technologies and innovative methods in science and education, the faculty offers attractive environment to its 6,000 students and 600 employees. Striving for transparent working environment that is open to domestic and international top researchers and that supports mobility and professional growth, the faculty was granted by the HR Excellence in Research Award - a European certification for managing HR processes in a research organization in 2021. Department The Laboratory for the Experimental Research of Religion (LEVYNA) is an interdisciplinary, collaborative team of experimentalists tackling the evolution and functioning of human cognitive mechanisms facilitating religious cognition, behaviour, and institutions. We value open science, collegiality, and cooperation. Martin Lang is the director of LEVYNA and the PI of the CREDO project. His work lies at the intersection between the humanities and the cognitive and behavioural sciences, combining laboratory experiments with field studies to investigate how the human mind creates cultural niches and functions in them. He recently received a Vice-Rector at Masaryk University award for mentoring and excellent dissertation. Website: https://www.levyna.cz/en Contact person at the workplace for any questions applicants may have about the position:  Mgr. Tomáš Glomb, Ph.D. e-mail: tomas.glomb@mail.muni.cz