INDUSTRIAL CHAIR / RESEARCH GROUP LEADER IN LIFE SCIENCES

Department: Central European Institute of Technology

Deadline: 31 May 2026

Start date: 2027-2028

Job type: full-time

Job field: Science and research

Central European Institute of Technology of the Masaryk University (CEITEC MU), Brno, Czech Republic

CEITEC MU is the Czech Republic's flagship institution, renowned for its biomedical research and cutting-edge core facilities. CEITEC MU aims to strengthen its collaboration with industry and the application sphere, and is therefore seeking outstanding candidates in applied research.

About this position

We invite outstanding researchers currently based outside the Czech Republic to establish a research group at CEITEC MU with the support of the TAČR Industrial Chair call.

If your expertise aligns with CEITEC MU’s strategic priorities and research areas, and you bring a strong scientific vision combined with a proven track record of collaboration with industry, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The establishment of the research group at CEITEC MU is contingent upon obtaining support from the TAČR Industrial Chair programme. If the proposal is awarded, we will offer you a Research Group Leader position at CEITEC MU.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and articulate a compelling research vision and applications and set the strategic direction of your group.
• Work closely with leading industry partners in the region.
• Build, lead, and inspire a team of researchers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive research environment.
• Design and implement ambitious applied research aligned with CEITEC MU’s objectives and compatible with its research infrastructure.
• Actively pursue and secure external funding to support the development of the group and its R&D activities.

We are looking for candidates who meet the following mandatory criteria:

• At least 5 years of ongoing research experience outside the Czech Republic at the time of application.
• No current or previous affiliation with Masaryk University.

In addition, candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• A track record in applied research.
• Proven experience in collaboration with industry.
• Experience in shaping and delivering collaborative research projects with the application sphere.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities, including the capacity to supervise early-stage researchers.
• The ability to communicate effectively with the wider scientific community, industry partners, and the general public about your field of expertise and its societal relevance.

What else do you need to know:

Application Deadline: 31.5.2026

Assessment of Applications: on an ongoing basis

Expected Start:2027-2028

Applications including a CV, list of publications, description of skills and experience related to the advertised position, 2-page outlook of future research interests, and contacts for at least two references, should be sent via e-application - you can find the link above and below the text.

For informal inquiries about the position and CEITEC MU, or in the case of difficulties with the e-application, please contact: hr@ceitec.muni.cz

For more information about the recruitment process, refer to CEITEC Recruitment Policy.

In justified cases, the job announcer can extend, interrupt, or cancel the selection procedure.