Biological/Physical Anthropologist (Assistant Professor)

Submitted: 08/27/2025
Submitted By: Petra Urbanova
Department: Department of Anthropology
Institution: Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
Job type: Tenure-track
Apply by: 09/30/2025
Application Email: morkovsky@sci.muni.cz
Application URL: https://www.muni.cz/en/about-us/careers/vacancies/79727

The candidate for the position is expected to carry out pedagogical and creative tasks (scientific, research & development, innovative and others) in accordance with mission of the Faculty, activities of the department and ongoing research projects. He or she is expected to be involved in teaching and development of study programmes, research & development, promoting of science & dissemination of research results, and to participate in academic authorities and other bodies. He or she is also expected to carry out additional administrative and operational activities related to the type of work and departmental duties, as per instructions of the direct superior.

Key Duties:

To teach current courses (introductory to specialty for the undergraduate and graduate program)
To conduct research falling under or closely related to evolutionary oriented physical/biological anthropology
To advise/mentor students, to participate in academic and program-related committees, and to participate in traditional academic functions
To seek external funding for his/her own research activities in the field of skeletal anthropology/bioarcheology, preferably including field surveys and excavations.
Skills and Qualifications

The applicant must have:

Degree (Master’s and Ph.D. degrees or equivalent degrees) in Anthropology or other closely related field from an accredited institution
Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the field of physical/biological anthropology
Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis in the field of physical/biological anthropology
Excellent communication and didactic skills
Teaching experience and the ability to design and develop innovations in education
Scholarly achievement which may include peer-reviewed and other publications (books, monographs, applied research reports)
Experience with extramural grants and contracts, grant proposal design, project management
Evidence of quality instruction, curriculum design, and supervision of student projects where appropriate
Evidence of service relevant to the university, academic profession, and/or community
Good communication skills, fluency in English (spoken and written) is required. The knowledge/understanding of Czech language is preferred but not excluding
The applicant should have:

At least 5 years of combined professional experience both at national and/or international level, as a physical or biological anthropologist,
Experience in or on academic circles.
Informal inquiries about the position can be sent to Mgr. Tomáš Mořkovský email: morkovsky@sci.muni.cz, phone +420 549 494 157.

The candidate shall provide following
CV
Cover letter describing candidate’s research interest and experience
Summary of research outputs and publications
Names and contact details of at least 2 references.