Position opening at FFA BUT: Postdoctoral Fellow for Researchers, app. deadline 2 June 2025

The Faculty of Fine Arts (FFA) at Brno University of Technology (BUT) is pleased to announce a call for applications for its postdoc programme, open to early-career researchers and practising artists working in the expanded field of artistic research. The aim of the programme is to support recent PhD graduates in their transition to professional academic or artistic careers while contributing to the development of research and innovation at the faculty. The programme offers short-term employment opportunities through annually announced calls.

The current call invites applications for 2 full-time positions, with an anticipated start date of 1 October 2025, through 30 September 2026 (or according to agreement). Applicants who are interested in establishing cooperation with a specific department within the faculty (see the FFA Organigram), and/or finding an internal supervisor are welcome to contact the Coordinator of the FFA Research Centre, Zuzana Jakalová.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must have completed their doctoral studies (or have official confirmation that they will defend their PhD by September 2025) no more than 8 years (“maximum period”) prior to the date of application. Preference will be given to applicants who completed their PhD at:

  1. another institution (preferably abroad);
  2. BUT, provided that after completing their doctoral studies they held an employment relationship with a different employer for at least one year, carrying out professional work in art and/or design or related disciplines;
  3. BUT, provided that they completed a professional stay of at least one year at another institution (preferably abroad), of which at least six months were continuous.

The maximum period may be extended to account for any time spent on maternity or parental leave, long-term illness exceeding 90 days, or care for a person deemed dependent on assistance under the Czech Social Services Act.

Job Description and Expectations

  • Participation in the faculty’s research and development activities by carrying out the proposed project in close cooperation with the FFA Research Centre.
  • Involvement in teaching within the doctoral study programme (one lecture or seminar during the academic year).
  • A public presentation (lecture, workshop, etc.) communicating the research process and/or outcomes to the wider public.
  • Dissemination of research results with a clear affiliation to FFA BUT: for scholarly research – publication of peer-reviewed outputs that can be reported to the Czech Information Register of R&D Results; for artistic research – realisation of exhibitions or other suitable outcomes reportable to the Czech Register of Artistic Outputs.

Application Requirements

  1. A research proposal (max. 3 pages), written clearly and concisely, including:
    • Project title,
    • An overview of the research focus, including research questions and methods,
    • Motivation for conducting the research at FFA BUT,
    • A project timeline,
    • Specification of spatial, material, or other required resources,
    • Expected outputs (academic outputs reportable to RIV and/or public or popular dissemination).
  2. A structured CV (including a list of existing publication outputs) with current contact details (address, phone, email).
  3. For artists: a portfolio (max. 5 pages) documenting artistic activities relevant to the proposed project; for researchers: a list of authored academic publications or a portfolio of research projects related to the proposal.
  4. Copies (scans) of documents attesting to academic and scientific degrees earned.

Evaluation Criteria

  • Originality and research potential of the proposed project.
  • Relevance of the project aims and outputs to the faculty’s research activities.
  • Feasibility of the project within a one-year timeframe.

We Offer

  • A friendly and inspiring environment at an art faculty, supported by the stable infrastructure of a prestigious university.
  • Opportunities for further research, artistic, and academic development; openness to diverse pedagogical, research, and creative approaches.
  • Access to the faculty’s research and production facilities (see organigram and the organisational structure).
  • Full-time employment (1.0 FTE) with remuneration in accordance with BUT’s Remuneration Regulations.
  • A fixed-term contract (1 year), expected to begin in October 2025.
  • The possibility of obtaining financial support for research and other creative activities, as well as motivational rewards.
  • Flexible working hours, work-life balance, educational courses, a discounted mobile tariff, and a meal allowance.
  • Employee benefits, see www.favu.vut.cz/en/job-vacancies/why-work-at-ffa.

Selection Procedure

The selection process will consist of two rounds. The first round involves internal evaluation of submitted applications. Applications will be assessed based on the originality and potential of the proposed project, its relevance to FFA’s research and teaching focus, and the feasibility of its implementation within the proposed timeline. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a second round in the form of an online interview.

Deadline for Applications

Please send your complete application by 2 June 2025 (inclusive) via email to: xvjakalova@vutbr.cz.

Contact

Mgr. Zuzana Jakalová, Ph.D.
Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Fine Arts
Údolní 244/53, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic
Email: xvjakalova@vutbr.cz

Brno, 10 April 2025

Assoc. Prof. MgA. Filip Cenek
Dean of FFA BUT

Author doc. MgA. Filip Cenek
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