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Junior Researcher specializing in Health or Exercise Psychology, Kinesiology/Kinesiology, Mobile Health, or Data Analysis Methods

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The Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Ostrava announces a selection procedure for the position for the "Research of Excellence on Digital Technologies and Wellbeing" project, Reg. No. CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004583

  • Junior Researcher specializing in Health or Exercise Psychology, Kinesiology/Kinesiology, Mobile Health, or Data Analysis Methods

Workplace

  • Faculty of Education, Department of Human Movement Studies

Position classification

  • Researcher II (Junior Researcher)

This position was created with financial support from the European Union as part of the project "Research in of Excellence on Digital Technologies and Wellbeing," registration no. CZ.02.01.01/00/22_008/0004583

Job description

  • The position focuses on activities related to the preparation, coordination, and collection of data (e.g., input data for questionnaires and methods)
  • Data analysis (with a strong emphasis on the analysis of intensive longitudinal data for those interested in work related to data analysis methods)
  • A leading role in writing publications and collaborating on publications by other team members (e.g., research articles for peer-reviewed journals)
  • Supervising, coordinating, and managing junior members of the research team (e.g., doctoral students)
  • Participation in international meetings and conferences

Qualification requirements – required

  • A completed doctoral degree in psychology, kinesiology/kinanthropology, neuroscience, statistics, or another social science or related field relevant to the study of the influence of psychosocial determinants of behavior and digital technologies on well-being, obtained within the last 7 years (maternity/parental leave is not included in this period)
  • Interest in eHealth/mHealth or the effects of digital technologies on older adults or other underserved population groups, experience with research on the same or a related topic (i.e., demonstrated by participation in research projects, publications)
  • Experience with quantitative research methods and a strong understanding of quantitative methodology (advanced skills in statistical analysis and working with quantitative data, particularly intensive longitudinal data) are a plus
  • willingness to learn
  • ability to work independently on a research topic
  • ability to work in a team, problem-solving skills, time management skills, attention to detail, perseverance
  • knowledge of English

Other requirements:

We are looking for postdoctoral researchers with an interest and experience in one of the following areas:

  1. mHealth/eHealth – focusing on digital interventions to improve well-being and promote a healthy/active lifestyle
  2. Health or exercise psychology – focusing on the psychosocial determinants and consequences of physical activity or sedentary behavior
  3. Data analysis methods – focusing on analytical approaches to intensive longitudinal data, ecological momentary assessment (EMA), or just-in-time adaptive interventions (JITAI)
  4. The impact of physical activity on cognitive function and brain health

Research level

  • R2 – Recognized

The expected form of employment

  • 0.5 FTE (with the possibility of increasing the FTE by agreement)

The duration of employment

  • Fixed-term employment contract (1 year) with the possibility of extension

The expected start date

  • 1 September 2026, or as agreed

Wage conditions

  • Pay grade in accordance with the OU Internal Pay Regulations
  • Possibility of receiving a discretionary pay component in the form of a performance-based bonus

Benefits

  • 6 weeks of vacation per calendar year;
  • 5 days of sick leave (starting at 0.5 FTE);
  • Meal vouchers worth CZK 123/day (starting at 0.7 FTE);
  • Flexible working hours and the option to work from home occasionally;
  • Support for sports activities, e.g. through the MultiSport employee program;
  • English language courses and other educational courses;
  • Discounts on rent with Heimstaden;
  • Elánek nursery for employees′ children and a 50% discount on nursery fees;
  • University library services and free access to e-books;
  • 15% discount on books at the University Shop and bookstore – OUShop;
  • Discounted mobile phone rates as part of the T-Mobile benefits program;
  • Work in a professional team at a stable employer;
  • A supportive organizational policy and culture, pleasant working environment.

The language in which the selection procedure will be conducted

  • Czech

Documents required from the participant

Application deadline

  • 20 June 2026 (inclusive)

Information about the selection procedure

The Dean of the Faculty of Education reserves the right to invite only selected applicants for a personal interview and also the right not to select any applicant. The selection process may be canceled or announced repeatedly.

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