Academic Staff Member in the Field of Mechanical Engineering Technology (applications by October 8, 2025)

Academic Staff Member in the Field of Mechanical Engineering Technology
The Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem announces a selection procedure for the position of academic staff member.

Number of vacancies / Position / Field of activity:
1 / Academic staff member – Assistant Professor in the field of Mechanical Engineering Technology, for teaching courses focused on the following areas:

  • Welding
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Materials Testing

Requirements:

  • Participation in teaching in the relevant field
  • Engagement in creative and research activities in the field
  • Preparation and implementation of projects
  • Motivation and ability to work independently on creative tasks
  • Education or practical experience in the field
  • Ph.D. degree
  • Appropriate publication and project activity
  • Knowledge of the Czech language at C1 level (required for teaching in Czech)

Employment type: 50% of full-time equivalent

Expected start date: October 2025, or alternatively November 2025

Place of work: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Pasteurova 3334/7, 400 96 Ústí nad Labem

Job conditions / Career growth opportunities:
Career advancement follows the Career Regulations of UJEP and the applicable regulations of the faculty.

We offer:

  • Workload corresponding to teaching needs, up to full-time by agreement, with the possibility of gradual increase
  • Support for further education and qualification enhancement, participation in conferences
  • Teamwork
  • Creative freedom
  • Pleasant and calm working environment
  • Staff catering, modern and comfortable workplace facilities
  • Additional employee benefits (opportunities to attend training courses and workshops, internships within Erasmus, access to the Bukovina recreation center, and much more)

Information about the selection procedure and selection criteria:
The selection procedure will take place either in person or online. The candidate will briefly present their professional background and outline their vision if employed at the faculty. The selection will be based on the candidate’s academic qualifications, creative activities, and presentation of their vision.

The employer reserves the right to cancel the selection procedure without giving reasons.

Applications including a professional CV, copies (or scans) of documents confirming academic and pedagogical degrees, an overview of scientific and teaching activities and practice, membership in professional societies, a list of publications and grant activities, and a declaration of good character should be sent no later than October 8, 2025 to:
Personnel Department of UJEP, Pasteurova 1, 400 96 Ústí nad Labem
E-mail: personalni@ujep.cz

Information on personal data processing:
We inform you that, as part of this selection procedure, Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem (“UJEP”), ID No. 44555601, registered office at Pasteurova 3544/1, 400 96 Ústí nad Labem, tel. +420 475 286 315, e-mail: personalni@ujep.cz, will process your personal data for the purpose of selecting a suitable employee and concluding an employment contract for the above-mentioned position. Your personal data will be processed only to the extent necessary for taking pre-contractual steps, including mutual communication and evaluation by UJEP.
The processed personal data include: first and last name, residence, e-mail address, education details, previous work experience, and any other information you provide in your submitted documents. Your personal data will be processed only for the duration of the selection procedure, which will not exceed 3 months. Your personal data will be adequately protected and will not be shared with any other legal or natural persons.
In accordance with applicable legislation, you have the right to access your personal data processed by UJEP, and the right to request correction, deletion, or restriction of processing. The supervisory authority for personal data protection is the Office for Personal Data Protection (www.uoou.cz), where you can also lodge a complaint. Further information on personal data protection processed by UJEP can be found here: https://www.ujep.cz/cs/zasady-zpracovani-osobnich-udaju.