Overview

Academic Staff Member – Assistant Professor for the Department of Informatics

Research field: communication protocols of computer networks tools and technologies for cybersecurity operating systems, security, vulnerability artificial intelligence in network security, big data analysis for network security

We are a modern university, teaching and researching agriculture, forestry, economic and technical disciplines in regional and international contexts. Since 2018, we have been the holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award for improving employee care, awarded to us as the first Czech university by the European Commission.

The Department of Informatics primarily provides teaching of informatics study programmes at the Faculty of Business and Economics of Mendel University in Brno. It also partly teaches specialised IT courses for economic study programmes. Courses are taught in both Czech and English. Apart from teaching, he focuses on research and development in the areas of mobile applications, web technologies and Industry 4.0. It emphasizes the use of methods from the field of artificial intelligence, analysis of large-scale data and innovative methods of communication with the user.

What will be your job role?

  • teaching courses for students in informatics study programs, primarily in the IS/ICT Administration program – mainly courses focused on the design and management of computer networks, cybersecurity, and operating systems (not necessarily all of these areas)
  • conducting lectures and exercises in Czech and English language
  • supervising students’ final theses in the above-mentioned areas
  • working on research and development projects in the employee’s profile areas
  • publishing research and development results at conferences and in scientific journals

What are our requirements?

  • a university degree at Ph.D. level in the field if IT or related
  • active knowledge of Czech language on the level C1
  • active knowledge of English language on the level B2
  • ability to lead lectures and exercises at the university level in both languages
  • ability to professionally supervise students’ final theses, primarily in the IS/ICT Administration study program
  • research/teaching/practical knowledge in the areas of computer network management, cybersecurity, operating systems (not necessarily in all areas) – demonstrable practice of at least one year (teaching, practical management experience, etc.) in at least one of the mentioned areas

Required research experience:

  • at least five publications in a professional journal or conference
  • or at least 5 years of professional experience and a willingness to start conducting research in the relevant area

What else do we appreciate?

  • Industrial certifications in the areas of computer network management, cybersecurity, or operating systems (e.g., CCNA, CCNP Enterprise, CCSA, CEH, JNCIA-Junos, LPIC-1, MTCNA, etc.) or knowledge at their level are an advantage

What can we offer you?

  • Welcome Office assistance
  • 8 weeks of holiday
  • support for work-life balance
  • food allowance (Meal vouchers/Canteen)
  • discounted MultiSport card
  • ITIC card with which you can benefit from various discounts
  • the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the university environment, such as sports courses at the Sports Activities Centre, the Counselling and Careers Centre, recreation centres, libraries and the purchase of
  • university products
  • university kindergarten, summer day camps for children of employees
  • employer contribution to selected retirement savings and long-term care insurance products after 3 years of employment

Job status: 0,5 – 1,0 (20-40 hours per week)

Expected start: January 2025

Employment contract: fixed term for two years with the possibility of extension

Place of work: Brno

Are you interested in the position and would you like to become a member of the Faculty of Business and Economics?

Send us your electronic application to mendelu@teamio.eu with the title of the position in the subject line of the e-mail by December 14th 2024 supported by:

  • professional CV
  • cover letter
  • list of publications
  • overview of academic teaching

How does the recruitment process look like at our university? Find out on orlz.mendelu.cz/en/selection-procedure

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We look forward to meeting you!

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