Research Assistant in Special Education

Thursday 8 October 2026, 9:00

The Dean of the Faculty of Education announces a selection procedure for the job position of Research Assistant in Special Education.
Research Field: special education with a focus on inclusive education

Number of Posts: 2
Department/Facility: Department of Special Education Studies
Type of contract: Fixed-term contracts
Hours per Week: 40
Location: Palacký University in Olomouc
Offer Starting Date: by agreement

Department/Facility description

Ústav speciálněpedagogických studií (upol.cz)

Job Profile

  • Preparation, delivery, and supervision of instruction, including lectures, exercises, seminars, and other forms of educational, scientific, or artistic activities.
  • Ongoing and final assessment of students’ knowledge and skills, including the evaluation of their academic performance.
  • Supervising, advising on, and reviewing final projects, particularly seminar papers, bachelor’s theses, and master’s theses.
  • Independent or team-based creative work in the fields of science, research, or the arts, including scientific, research, or development tasks within the scope of one’s professional specialization.
  • Publishing and presenting the results of creative work in academic journals, at conferences, or on other professional platforms.

Requirements

  • A university degree in the field; a Ph.D. is required.
  • At least three years of teaching or research experience.
  • Communication and organizational skills.
  • Personal and professional qualities necessary for independent teaching and research activities, publishing, and professional development.
  • Active knowledge of English.
  • No criminal record.

What we offer

  • Interesting and varied work in the fields of education and research.
  • A stable work environment at a leading university.
  • 40 days of vacation.
  • Meal allowance and other benefits.

Documents requested

Scan of a document certifying educational attainment

CV

Overview of the most significant research activities and publications

Insert the required documents in electronic form into the application form

Contact person

Lindnerová Kateřina, Mgr., katerina.lindnerova@upol.cz, +420585635032


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The deadline for application is 09.11.2026.


Additional Information

The employer reserves the right, in exceptional cases, to leave the position unfilled or to cancel the recruitment process without providing a reason.

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