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Department: Department of Psychiatry – Faculty of Medicine Deadline: 19 Apr 2026 Start date: 1. 9. 2026 Job type: full-time Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling Director of the University Hospital Brno and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University announces a selection procedure for the position: Head of the Department of Psychiatry Department of Psychiatry is a medical, educational, and research institution of the University Hospital Brno and the Faculty of Medicine of MU. It includes outpatient and inpatient services, and also provides services in the field of psychological care. The clinic also focuses on the prevention of mental disorders and provides care for adult patients and children from three years of age. The priority of the workplace is not only the treatment of chronic mental illnesses, but rather focuses on acute psychiatric-psychological care. The clinic is also a methodological center for the fields of psychiatry and clinical psychology in the Brno region. The Department Head position candidate must be a respected expert in the field of psychiatry, with experience of working in a given area and with expertise in pre-graduate and postgraduate education. The Head of the department will be responsible for the management of the clinic, undergraduate medical education, doctoral studies, publishing and coordination of research conducted at the clinic. The Candidate for Department Head will present his/her idea of fulfilling the above during the selection process. Requirements for a declared position: University education in general medicine or equivalent education acquired abroad; Eligibility to pursue the profession of physician in the relevant field in accordance with Section 5 of Act No. 95/2004 Coll.; Academic degree PhD or scientific rank of CSc; Habilitation within the meaning of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education, the scientific-pedagogical title of professor is an advantage; Personal and professional requirements for managing the medical and academic team of the clinic; Teaching experience and readiness to guarantee vocational subjects taught at the workplace; Scientific and publishing activities in the given field; Active knowledge of the Czech language; Moral integrity; Fulfilment of prerequisites according to Act No. 451/1991 Coll. (the Lustration Act); does not have to document persons born after 1 December 1971 and applicants from abroad. We offer: Work in an inspiring intellectual environment with an emphasis on multi-disciplinary cooperation; Work in a top medical and educational workplace, involvement in teaching in a unique simulation centre; Professional growth and the possibility of continuing education; Supplementary pension insurance and other benefits. Applications together with a structured CV, an overview of scientific and publishing activities, contact details of two persons for references (name, position, telephone number), photocopies of qualification papers and diplomas (external applicants only) a criminal record (no older than three months) certificate according to Act No. 451/1991 Coll. (does not have to document persons born after 1 December 1971 and applicants from abroad), should be sent to the HR department of the Faculty of Medicine through e-Application (see below). For more information, please contact Mgr. Adéla Otáhalová at e-mail adela.otahalova@med.muni.cz

The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an University Assistant Predoctoral 52 Faculty of Chemistry Startdate: 01.05.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Reference no.: 5457 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team! Your personal sphere of influence: Your future workplace is at the Institute of Physiological Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry. You will become part of Veronika Somoza's research group, where you will find excellent opportunities for research in the fields of food chemistry and sustainable food. You will work on a project investigating the influence of flavor compounds on oral and extraoral chemosensory systems involved in physiological functions such as metabolic regulation, food intake, and the immune response. The aim is to elucidate the molecular mechanisms by which taste-active molecules modulate chemoreceptor signaling pathways in various tissues and to link these findings with physiological results. The project combines cutting-edge molecular biological, analytical chemical, and bioinformatic approaches. The aim is for the successful candidate to be admitted to the Doctoral School for Chemistry (DosChem) at the Faculty of Chemistry of the University of Vienna: https://doschem.univie.ac.at/ The standard employment contract is for three years . Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to three years unless the employer submits a non-renewal notice within the first 12 months. With satisfactory performance and outstanding results, an extension to  a maximum of four years is possible.  Your future tasks: They actively participate in research, teaching and administration, which means: You are working on your dissertation and its completion. We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12 to 18 months. Participation in teaching and independent execution of courses within the framework/ scope of the collective agreement provisions . They take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration. They are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the following areas: - Analysis of the function of cellular chemoreceptors using molecular biological techniques, including PCR, qPCR, CRISPR/Cas-mediated knockout models, RNA-Seq, fluorescence microscopy and ELISA. Establishment and application of animal and human cell culture systems, including organoid cultures, for the investigation of receptor-ligand interactions and downstream signaling pathways. Comprehensive characterization of flavor compounds using state-of-the-art analytical chemical methods (e.g., LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, HRMS, metabolomics approaches and sensory tests). Bioinformatic analysis and integration of multi-omics datasets (transcriptomics, metabolomics) including path and network analysis. Design and execution of mechanistic in-vitro studies and, where applicable, support of translational approaches in the context of human interventions. This is part of your personality: Master of Science in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Food Chemistry, Nutritional Sciences, or a related discipline Strong background in molecular biology, preferably with experience in CRISPR/Cas genome editing and organoid cultures Hands-on experience in human cell culture systems Knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques (LC-MS, GC-MS) is advantageous Interest in flavor science and the application of bioinformatics and systems biology approaches Strong analytical thinking skills and ability to work independently as well as in an interdisciplinary team Proficiency in English is mandatory. Candidates should be prepared to develop sufficient German language skills to actively participate in the academic environment. You should be a team player with high social skills What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely.  Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. Fixed-term contract: The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress and excellent performance of the candidate, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent With your summary of research interests / ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal (max. 1 Page) Copies of Bachelor and Master Degree certificates in German or in certified English translation (including CREDIT TRANSCRIPTS!) Contact information of two referees, who have PREVIOUSLY SUPERVISED you in your past research projects Via our job portal/ Apply now -  button If you have any questions, please contact: Veronika Somoza veronika.somoza@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team!  The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection ​Application deadline: 04/09/2026  Prae Doc https://jobs.univie.ac.at/job-invite/5457

The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver on an academic research project funded by MPA, where you will be part of the research team under the project titled: HarbourCraftSafe: Fire Resilinet Battery Room Design for Next-Gen Electric Habour. The project is in collaboration with two local industry collaborators. Under this job title, you will develop a CFD modelling platform to evaluate the combustion, flammable and toxic gases emission and dispersion characteristics resulted from battery fires/thermal runaway in the battery room and beyond, considering the various common battery chemistries in eHC and atmospheric conditions. You will also need to experimentally characterise the heat release rate (HRR), flammable and toxic gases emissions of various types of batteries potentially deployed in eHC through reduced scale testing. Lastly, you will also need to evaluate the various gas monitoring sensors performance in detecting the battery gas releases for remote monitoring and early detection, and evaluate the potential fire suppression strategies on battery fires. Job 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. Undertake these responsibilities in the project: i. Assists in co-supervision of final year projects (FYP) or capstone projects students under the Project PI. ii. Meeting the deliverables by carrying out the computational simulations and experimental studies planned for under the scope of work of the projects within the timeframe to meet the deliverables. iii. Assists the PI in drafting of reports, conference proceedings and journal articles based on the outcome of the projects. iv. Prepares and shares fortnightly report of results from the computations with the PI. Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. Job Requirements: Master or Ph.D (preferred) in Mechanical Engineering, Marine and Offshore Engineering or related fields. Strong knowledge and experience in battery fire simulation is high advantageous. Hands on experience on experimental studies Familiarity with CFD applications working on industrial related projects using high performance computing clusters would also be advantageous Strong foundation in Fluid Dynamics Strong prior experience in CFD – particularly in battery fire combustion and spread. Strong skills in turbulence modelling, CFD mesh generation in complex 3D geometries. Proficient in handling large data sets and the ability to analysis and interpret results. Experience in commercial CFD package such as ANSYS package and FDS is preferred. Candidate preferably should be familiar and have sufficient experience in using ANSYS FLUENT and FDS, Meshing tool and post-processing software. Able to work independently with strong data analytical skills, communication and interpersonal skills. Key Competencies: Proficient in Ansys Fluent or FDS Simulation Strong foundation in Fluid Dynamics Able to work independently with strong data analytical skills, communication and interpersonal skills. Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with people within and external to the university. Self-directed learner who believes in continuous learning and development Proficient in technical writing and presentation Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills Show strong initiative and take ownership of work