Laboratory Technician for the Archaeological Laboratory

Department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts Deadline: 17 Dec 2026 Start date: by agreement Job type: full-time Job field: Science and research The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Workplace: Department of Archaeology and Museology, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk university, Brno, Czech Republic Position Type: non-academic position Amount of Working Hours: full time 40 hours per week Employment Contract Type: fixed term (employment contract for 2 years) Expected Start Date: by agreement Number of Open Positions: 1  Application Deadline: 17. 12. 2026 WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR Help us uncover the stories hidden within archaeological finds. At the Institute of Archaeology and Museology, we are looking for a new member of staff who will combine laboratory work, collection care, participation in research and collaboration with students. We offer meaningful work, the results of which will endure for generations. MAIN JOB CONTENT  Independent management and professional development of the laboratory, including suggestions for improving its equipment and workflows. Management of laboratory instruments. Laboratory treatment, conservation and reconstruction of archaeological finds made of various materials (ceramics, metal, bone, glass, organic materials, etc.). Production of copies and replicas of archaeological finds, especially pottery. Organization of cleaning, mending and recording of finds from archaeological excavations and keeping related documentation. Participation in field research, including transport to sites and organization of field facilities. Management of the “Laboratory Practice” course and methodological guidance of students. Cooperation with the Department Head and the heads of archaeological research stations in the planning of laboratory and fieldwork capacities. Additional Organization and administration of the repository, including the systematic arrangement and recording of stored finds. Responsibility for compliance with labour and safety standards during conservation work. WE REQUEST Professional education, qualifications and experience secondary or higher education in archaeology, conservation, restoration, museology or a related field knowledge of laboratory treatment and conservation procedures for archaeological finds made of various materials independent organization of work and setting priorities manual dexterity and precision of work during conservation and reconstruction procedures Required experience: Experience in the field is not required, but is a plus Language proficiency English language (at least B2) – a plus Czech or Slovak language (spoken and written) – a plus Job-specific requirements teamwork skills, both in the field and in the laboratory, Category B driving license (active driver), willingness to work in the field and be flexible in time during archaeological excavations, standard computer literacy (MS Office, MS Teams, Zoom, etc.), diligence, responsibility, reliability, patience, consideration, empathy and helpfulness in working and dealing with people, self-reflection. Advantage experience from the university environment (but not required) WE OFFER  Working environment  stable working environment in a prestigious institution awarded by the HR Excellence in Research, independent and professionally diverse work with real archaeological finds from different periods and materials the opportunity to shape the laboratory, equipment and work procedures connection of laboratory work, fieldwork and teaching within a university setting work in a team of archaeologists and collaboration with archaeological research stations facilities and support of Masaryk University Employee benefits 6 weeks of paid vacation per year, meal allowance in the salary or for meals in canteens, pension insurance contribution or nursery school/ playgroup allowance or Long-Term Investment Product (DIP), selected vaccinations free of charge, favourable mobile tariffs Vodafone, MultiSport card, sports lessons organized by the Faculty of Arts or Faculty of Sports Studies, the nursery school Loučka and Elánek for children of employees near the faculty. Training and development  Opportunities for training and personal development, e.g., language and other courses provided by MU, use of MU libraries, use of placements and mobilities abroad, participation in conferences, etc. HOW TO APPLY Please send your application via the electronic application link by 17. 12. 2026 (please use the link in the Electronic Application section below) and please attach all required documents.  The following documents are required as a part of your application: cover letter  structured CV with an overview of previous experience copies of proof of education In accordance with Section 70(5) of Act No. 111/1998 Coll., on Higher Education Institutions, as amended, the CV must include information about current employers. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation of acceptance to your e-mail address. After the e-application deadline, you will receive information about the next steps. If you are unsure, please contact the FF MU Personnel Office: Mgr. Eva Brázdová Urbanová, email: eva.urbanova@phil.muni.cz SELECTION PROCESS Selection criteria: submitting of all required documents in the e-application compliance of the candidate's profile with the requirements for the job as stated above Suitable candidates will be invited to a personal interview, which may also take the form of a videoconference. Selection procedures rules at the Faculty of Arts of MU can be found on our careers page. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you! MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY, THE FACULTY AND THE DEPARTMENT Masaryk University is the second largest university in the Czech Republic, with 10 faculties and a number of other specialized units, more than 6,000 employees and 32,000 students. We are a university with a wide range of research areas in the humanities and natural sciences and a strong international position. Our mission is to provide education and research of the highest quality. The Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University is one of the four founding faculties of Masaryk University and since its foundation in 1919 it has been not only an important centre of humanities and social science education, science, research, and development, but also an institution that actively participates in shaping the cultural life of the city and the region. Traditionally, it has been profiled as a research-oriented faculty generating approximately one fifth of MU's research volume. The faculty has more than 600 employees and by the student population of over 6,000 is the largest faculty at the university. Since 2021, the faculty has been the proud holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission. You can find out more information about the faculty on the website or on Facebook. For information on HR work set according to European standards, visit the HR Award faculty website. Department: Information about the of Archaeology and Museology, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk university, Brno, Czech Republic can be found at: https://archeo-muzeo.phil.muni.cz/en Contact person at the department for questions about the position: First name and surname: Jitka Šibíčková E-mail: sibickova@phil.muni.cz Telefon: +420 549 49 1539