Assistant Professor of Software Engineering

Masaryk University

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