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Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Mathematics

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Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Ostrava invites applications for the position of

  • Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Mathematics.

Applications from all mathematical and applied mathematical research areas will be considered, but preference will be given to applications closely related with the main areas of research at the department, particularly

Algebra, Differential Geometry, Mathematical Physics, Number Theory, Optimization, Partial Differential Equations, Spectral Theory, Variational Analysis and Geometry.

The teaching duties will primarily be in undergraduate mathematics, and will also include supervising undergraduate or PhD students. The teaching languages for this position are English and Czech. Fluency in English is expected. The successful candidate should be able to teach in Czech after a maximum of three years of employment.

Our faculty has broad expertise in research and education. We are proud of our creative and supportive work environment. We welcome applicants with strong publication records and broad international experience, who will take an active role in the daily activities and further development of the department. We welcome the demonstrable ability to attract external funding and to collaborate across the boundaries between different fields of mathematics.

Qualifications

To be eligible for the position, a PhD in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics or in a closely related field is required. Additionally, for the position of Associate Professor and Professor, a habilitation in Mathematics or a closely related field is required by law. Applicants interested in the position of Associate Professor or full Professor but not satisfying the qualification criteria required by the laws of the Czech Republic (documents and diplomas issued in the Czech Republic or nostrified for the corresponding qualification in the Czech Republic) are advised to apply for the position of Assistant Professor and to indicate their interest in progressing to a higher position in the future.

What we offer

Expected start date: 1 April 2017
Work time: 40 hrs/week (or less, depending upon agreement)
Holiday entitlement: 8 weeks
Meals allowance according to university internal regulations
Salary category according to internal salary regulations

Application procedure

The application should indicate the specific position applied for, and should be written in English. The application should be sent by ordinary mail to the postal address:

University of Ostrava
Faculty of Science
Human Resources Department
Šárka Gazdová
30. dubna 22
701 03 Ostrava 1

or electronically to the e-mail address: Bc. Šárka Gazdová

accompanied by attached pdf files; official documents and signed documents should be scanned from originals.

Only applications obtained not later than 31 January, 2017 will be considered.

The following documents and attachments are required:

  • a completed questionnaire (to be downloaded from osu.cz)
  • a PhD diploma (copy or scanned copy)
  • copies of relevant other documents proving qualifications, research and teaching proficiency
  • a motivation letter
  • a full CV with a complete list of publications
  • a description of your recent research and research plan for the next 3 years (not exceeding 3 pages)
  • a list of top 5 publications with descriptions of your main achievements; include reprints as pdf files.

It is the responsibility of the applicant that the application is complete and reaches the indicated postal or  e-mail address before the set deadline.

Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Olga Rossi,
e-mail: olgatečkarossizavináčosutečkacz.
Administrative coordinator Lucie Žárníková (e-mail: lucietečkazarnikovazavináčosutečkacz,
telephone +420 597 09 2102) will provide further information about the application and the appointment procedure if required.

The Dean of the Faculty reserves the right to invite only selected candidates to a job interview, and the right not to select any candidate. The Dean of the Faculty may also cancel this call for positions or re-issue it at a future date.

Contact:

University of Ostrava
Faculty of Science
HR department
Bc. Lucie Malovcová
Chittussiho 10
710 00 Ostrava – Slezská Ostrava
Czech Republic

E-mail:
Phone: +420 553 46 2107