Head of Institute of Medical Genetics and Genomics
Lead a leading medical genetics and genomics institute at Masaryk University and Brno University Hospital.
Best for:Best for senior medical professionals with a PhD in genetics/genomics, extensive leadership experience, and a proven track record in academic administration and research.
Overview
This position is for the Head of the Institute of Medical Genetics and Genomics, a joint department of Masaryk University’s Faculty of Medicine and Brno University Hospital. The successful candidate will oversee clinical care, education, research, and team management in genetics and genomics. Responsibilities include managing undergraduate and postgraduate education, coordinating research activities, and ensuring high-quality publication output. The role demands a senior expert with extensive experience in medical genetics, team leadership, and academic administration. The position is permanent and offers a prestigious opportunity to shape the future of medical genetics education and research in a leading Czech institution.
What you'll do
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Institute of Medical Genetics and Genomics, including clinical care, education, and research activities.
- Oversee undergraduate and postgraduate education, ensuring high-quality theoretical and practical training in medical and non-medical disciplines.
- Coordinate and lead scientific research projects, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and publication activities.
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Institute’s future, including research focus areas and educational initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with academic and healthcare regulations, including ethical standards and institutional policies.
- Serve as a representative of the Institute in national and international academic and clinical forums.
Requirements
Degree required: University degree in General Medicine or a healthcare-related field with a focus on genetic diagnostics, or an equivalent qualification obtained abroad; PhD or scientific rank of CSc in genetics or genomics.
Language: Active command of Czech and English (professional proficiency required).
Instruction: Czech and English
Publications: Extensive scientific and publication activities in the relevant field.
- Proven expertise in medical genetics and genomics with a strong publication record.
- At least 5 years of experience managing a professional or research team.
- Experience in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Ability to independently practice medicine in the relevant specialty or equivalent non-medical healthcare professional qualifications.
- Habilitation or a professorial title is advantageous.
- Active command of Czech and English languages.
- Eligibility to independently practice medicine in the relevant specialty (Section 5 of Act No. 95/2004 Coll.) or equivalent non-medical healthcare professional qualifications (Section 26 of Act No. 96/2004 Coll.).
- Fulfillment of prerequisites according to Act No. 451/1991 Coll. (Lustration Act) — exempt for applicants born after December 1, 1971, and applicants from abroad.
- Good moral character and civic integrity.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-05
Applicants must submit a structured CV, an overview of scientific and publishing activities, contact details of two references, photocopies of qualification papers and diplomas (for external applicants), a criminal record (no older than three months), and a certificate according to Act No. 451/1991 Coll. Applications should be sent to the HR department of the Faculty of Medicine via the e-Application portal.
- Structured CV
- Overview of scientific and publishing activities
- Contact details of two references (name, position, telephone number)
- Photocopies of qualification papers and diplomas (external applicants only)
- Criminal record (no older than three months)
- Certificate according to Act No. 451/1991 Coll.
Contact
Adéla Otáhalová· HR Department Contact
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