Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Balneology

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Dean of Faculty of Medicine of University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure for position:

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Balneology

Category: Academic Position

Department: Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava

Department specifications: Department of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine

Position Type: Assistant Professor

Description of the work position:

• The assistant professor provides teaching in bachelor's and master's degree programs (including the supervision and opposition of final theses) and participates in the development of these programs.
• In the case of approval by the scientific council of the faculty, the assistant professor participates in the provision of doctoral study programs.
• Actively engages in creative work (primarily by independently conducting research and development projects, actively publishing, actively participating in scientific conferences and professional meetings, and actively presenting the results of their creative work).
• Furthermore, the assistant professor participates in the third role of the university, especially in the form of popularization of creative activities, in the administration associated with the activities performed and in the self-government of the university.

Expected workload: 30 - 100 %

Expected start date: November 1, 2026, or by agreement

Salary conditions: The salary is determined by the candidate's classification according to the University's internal salary regulations and also depends on the candidate's experience and their involvement in research grant activities.

Where to apply

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Requirements

Research Field: Medical sciences

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Qualifications - Requirements:

• A university degree in medicine, healthcare, or economics (with a focus on healthcare)
• A doctoral degree in the specified field or a related field
• Active publishing in the field
• Personal and professional qualifications for independent teaching and scientific research activities; publishing activities and professional development;
• Potential for further scientific research and creative activities;
• Knowledge of Italian – C1–C2;

Qualifications – preferred:

• Teaching experience in the field
• Professional experience
• Knowledge of English

EU Research level: R2 – Recognized

Languages: ITALIAN

Level: Excellent

Research Field: Medical sciences

Additional Information

Benefits:

• 8 weeks of vacation per calendar year.
• Support for sports activities, such as through the MultiSport employee program.
• English language courses and other educational courses.
• Rent discounts through Heimstaden.
• The Elánek daycare center for employees′ children and a 50% discount on daycare fees.
• Univerzity Library services and free access to e-books.
• 15 % discount on books at the University Store and bookstore—OUShop.
• Discounted mobile phone plans through the T-Mobile benefits program.
• Work in a professional team at a stable employer.
• A supportive organizational policy and culture, and a pleasant work environment

Language of the selection procedure: Italian

Required documents from the applicant:

• Completed form
• A link to submit the required documents, specifically:
  • a structured professional CV with an overview of publishing activities
  • a letter of motivation
  • scans of university degree certificates

Deadline for timely application submission: October 25, 2026 (inclusive)

Information on the selection procedure:

The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, reserves the right to invite only selected candidates for a personal interview and also the right not to select any candidate. The selection procedure may be cancelled or re-announced.

Contact: PersonalniLF@osu.cz

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: University of Ostrava

Country: Czech Republic

City: Ostrava

Postal Code: 70200

Street: Dvořákova 7

Contact

City: Ostrava

Website: http://www.osu.cz

Street: Dvořákova 7

Postal Code: 701 03

E-Mail: PersonalniLF@osu.cz