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Department: Department of Criminal Law – Faculty of Law Deadline: 4 Jan 2026 Start date: 1 April 2026 Job type: full-time Job field: Science and research | Education and schooling The Dean of the Faculty of Law at Masaryk University announces a selection procedure for the position of Head of the Department of Criminal Law full-time for a fixed term of 3 years Workplace: Department of Criminal Law Employment: fixed term Working hours: 40 hours/week Number of open positions: 1 Start date: 1 April 2026 Place of work: Brno Application deadline: 4 January 2026 Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic, with 10 faculties, more than 6,000 employees and more than 30,000 students. The Faculty of Law at Masaryk University is one of four public law faculties in the Czech Republic. The current Faculty of Law at Masaryk University can be characterised as a modern, dynamic faculty where the focus is on teaching and scientific research. We are an institution where the terms "research activity" and "scientific research" are not just empty concepts. We maintain dozens of contacts with foreign experts and educational and scientific institutions at both the individual and institutional levels and provide an excellent environment for students and staff. You can find out more about us on our website https://www.law.muni.cz/content/cs/, on Facebook or on the MU Faculty of Law LinkedIn page. The Department of Criminal Law is a department of the MU Faculty of Law that provides teaching and research in the fields of criminal law, criminalistics and criminology. Main activities: responsibility for the educational and scientific activities of the department and the achievement of the required outputs and results, personnel management of the department (motivation, evaluation, and career growth of employees), responsibility for the management of entrusted funds, close cooperation with the faculty management, own teaching (including the preparation of study and teaching materials), scientific research and publishing activities. Qualifications and other requirements (mandatory): Master's degree in law, academic or scientific title of professor or associate professor, at least 10 years of experience in the field, active teaching and scientific activity and readiness to guarantee the professional subjects taught at the department, personal and professional prerequisites for leading the department, ability to teach and publish in Czech and English; knowledge of other languages is an advantage, fulfilment of the requirements under Act No. 451/1991 Coll. as amended; persons born after 1 December 1971 are not required to provide proof of this, moral integrity, information on other employment relationships of the employee within the meaning of Section 70 of Act No. 111/1998 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions, as amended. We offer: the backing of a prestigious and successful institution, a motivating and friendly environment, support for professional and personal development, opportunities for continuous education, employee benefits (8 weeks of holiday, pension insurance contribution, meal vouchers, Multisport card, flu and tick-borne encephalitis vaccinations, and more). How to apply:  Please send your application by the above deadline via the online application form (the link can be found at the beginning and end of the advertisement). Your application must include the following documents: cover letter, structured CV, development plan for the department for the next three years in the following areas: teaching, research, human resources management, overview of scientific and publishing activities, highlighting the three most significant scientific publications; information on citation index, publications in impacted foreign periodicals, etc. photocopies of qualification documents. After successfully submitting your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt by email. Selection process Suitable candidates will be invited to a personal or online interview. The rules for the university's selection procedures can be found on the university website in the MU Selection Procedure Rules. Information on the processing and protection of personal data at MU is available on the MU website. The MU Faculty of Law has received the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research award for its human resources policy.

University of Nottingham Ningbo China is seeking to recruit an Assistant Professor in Public Policy in School of International Studies About the Role As the School of International Studies enters a sustained period of growth, we are looking for a talented scholar and teacher to help strengthen our new International Public Policy Program. The successful candidate should be available to start August 2026.  Applicants must have a completed PhD in Social and or Public Policy, Public Administration or a related field by the start date. Candidates must evidence ability to teach courses in International Public Policy broadly defined, evidence experience or ability in teaching survey courses in Public Policy, Public and Comparative Administration, Public Ethics and willingness to contribute to the broader teaching in International Studies. Especially attractive will be someone with a track record in quantitative research methods, policy analysis, implementation and evaluation, health policy, data science. Experience with, or interest in developing experiential and career-focused learning pedagogy would be considered a plus. Expected is ability to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and where applicable PhD supervision experience. Candidates must show evidence of research expertise in Public and or Social Policy, Public Administration broadly understood; demonstrable ability to undertake and publish excellent research with record or potential for grant capture. The role will be responsible for generating new intellectual understanding/knowledge through the application of knowledge and for developing ideas for application of research and teaching outcomes. The successful applicant will take responsibility for identifying new opportunities to contribute to the quality of education and student experience we provide including identifying new opportunities and innovation to continuously improve the ways we teach and how students learn. Active contribution to the Center for Advanced International Studies, Sino-European Key Lab and university key research priority areas such as Sustainable Development will also be expected as is willingness to carry out administrative duties and representation of the School within and outside the University as directed by the Head of School. About Us Join a unique British University in China. The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. This award-winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 21 years. Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support The successful candidate will be offered a fixed-term contract for up to 5 years, which may be extended by mutual agreement. Salary will be within the range of RMB 450,190 to RMB 592,815 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience (salary progression beyond this is subject to performance) and you will have a range of benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, insurances, schooling support, home flight, relocation & repatriation support, and paid annual leave. You may also be offered a range of Chinese talent schemes application opportunities based on individual eligibility at time of application. How to Apply Applicants should submit an application via our on-line application system before Beijing Time 23:59, 30 January 2026 at https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184415/. Only on-line applications made at (https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/) will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview and interviews will take place in Ningbo China.  Informal enquires may be addressed to Dr David Kiwuwa, Head of School of International Studies, email: David.Kiwuwa@nottingham.edu.cn. Please note that applications sent directly to this address will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted on-line.  Equality and Diversity University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our intention to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age*, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.

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 spatial analyses in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 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, 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: Spatial analysis in GIS (e.g., in QGIS or Python) aimed at analysing spatial relationships between data represented as vectors and rasters. WE REQUEST Professional education, qualifications and experience Ph.D. in geography 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 analysis within Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 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