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Palacký University Olomouc (UP) is the oldest university in Moravia and the second-oldest in the Czech Republic. It was established in 1573 as a public university led by the Jesuit Order in Olomouc. At first the university only taught theology but has since expanded to eight faculties including arts, law, medicine and dentistry, education, science, physical culture and health sciences. The faculty of health sciences is the youngest having been established in 2008. The faculties are housed in beautiful historical buildings in Olomouc. The university is investing in building new faculties and research buildings. UP Science and Technology Park aims to bridge the gap between the academic-scientific world and private business, to help the university's research projects work in collaboration with private companies. Special attention is paid to fields of nanotechnology, biotechnology and information technology. The University Press focuses especially on publishing the scientific and research activities of the university. It published worked which are considered too specialised for commercial publishers as well as publishing study books and professional journals. Students with additional needs can contact the Support Centre for Students with Special Needs.

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Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov


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The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis)

Posted

8 May 2026

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FLINDERS UNIVERSITY

Flinders University

Australia, Adelaide

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Australia, Adelaide


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At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Perrett Laver will conduct an executive search process in parallel with the public advertisement of the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements. For further information and to apply, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how you fulfill the role description and personal specification to https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/VacancyDetail/ed859ac1-8030-86df-2821-3a2102bb88be quoting reference 8417. The deadline for applications is 9am ACST Monday 8th June. 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Competitive

Posted

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