Assistant Professor of Software Engineering

Institution: Masaryk University, Faculty of Informatics – Department of Computer Systems and Communications
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Start Date: September 2026 (flexible, by mutual agreement)
Contract Type: Full-time, 3-year initial contract (tenure track possible)

Position Overview

• Combination of teaching and research in Software Engineering or closely related areas

• Deliver lectures and tutorials at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels

• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students

• Apply for research projects and advance toward Associate Professor rank

Candidate Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science

• Track record in research and publications (preferably international)

• Teaching experience and ability to manage large courses

• Experience abroad (≥1 year outside Czechia/Slovakia)

• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

• Dynamic, flexible, and team-oriented personality

Desired Skills and Achievements:

• Research in software engineering or related areas

• Participation in grant projects or ability to attract funding

• Experience in interdisciplinary teams

Application Materials

• Structured CV with academic, research, teaching, and grant experience

• Ph.D. diploma

• Research statement (max 2 pages)

• Proposal for course improvements or new courses in software engineering

• Title and abstract of a lecture in English for a broad audience

• Contact info of three referees

Contact for position-related inquiries: Prof. Tomáš Vojnar – vojnar@fi.muni.cz
HR contact for submission queries: pers@fi.muni.cz
Faculty Info: Faculty of Informatics
Brno Info: Go to Brno

Benefits

• Career development and training opportunities

• Relocation support via Welcome Office MU

• 8 weeks paid vacation per year, pension contribution, Multisport card, vaccination allowance, childcare options

• Central Brno location with parking

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