Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Mendel University in Brno
- Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Forest sciences
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 - 22:00 (UTC)
- Country: Czech Republic
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Part-time
- Offer Starting Date: 15 Oct 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
Academic position at the Department of Engineering, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology
Research area: forestry, forest engineering and technology, renewable energy sources
The department focuses on the issues of technology and techniques in all main sections of forestry, particularly in forest regeneration and logging, timber transportation – now also in tropical and subtropical regions. Other areas of the department's activities include, for example, energy of machines and buildings, including thermography and calculations of energy parameters of buildings. The department also pays attention to ergonomics and workplace safety. Among the latest areas of activity of the department is the field of arboriculture.
More information about the Department of Engineering can be found at ldf.mendelu.cz/en/about-faculty/leadership-and-structure/department-of-engineering/
What will your job responsibilities be?
- Lecturing, conducting exercises, and excursions in the fields of forest and wood technology and renewable energy sources
- Collaboration on lectures in both Czech and English
- Testing and verifying students’ knowledge
- Supervising, consulting, and reviewing bachelor’s theses
- Collaborating on scientific-research and creative activities in the field
- Collaborating on the preparation and execution of grant and other projects
- Publishing results in professional and scientific journals and as contributions at conferences and seminars
- Engaging in activities associated with the university’s third role
What do we expect from you?
- University degree at least at the master’s level focusing on forestry, wood science (or a related field), commenced Ph.D. studies in the area are an advantage
- Experience in forestry, wood science, renewable energy sources for at least 3 years
- Experience in teaching at the university level
- Ability to teach in Czech and English, publishing activity in English
- Proficiency in computer skills (MS Office, searching in specialized databases)
- Category B driving license (active driver)
- Proactive and responsible approach to work
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Attention to detail, reliability, and organizational skills
What research experience do we require?
- Experience working on projects
- Experience with field research – data collection
What additional skills would be appreciated?
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Experience in teaching and leading seminars or exercises
What can we offer you?
- Professional background of an established university department
- Work in an international/interdisciplinary team
- Access to state-of-the-art laboratory and equipment facilities
- Collaboration with experienced academic and research staff as well as professionals from practice
- Opportunity to actively contribute to the development of modern methods applicable in forestry
- 8 weeks of vacation
- Support for work-life balance
- Meal contribution (Edenred Card/canteen)
- Discounted MultiSport card
- ITIC card, with which you can obtain various discounts
- Access to the benefits of the university environment, such as sports courses at the Center for Sports Activities, Counseling and Career Center, Botanical Garden and Arboretum, recreational centers, libraries, and purchasing university products (game meat, eggs, beer, wine, fish, etc.)
- University kindergarten, summer day camps for staff children
- Upon meeting the conditions, a contribution for selected retirement savings products and long-term care insurance
Number of vacancies: 1
Expected start: October or by agreement
Duration of employment: fixed term of 2 years
Workload: 0.5 (20 hours per week)
Workplace: Brno, Czech Republic
Are you interested? Complete the online application form https://app.recruitis.io/answer/form/W9TnJNl1eNbSFhC3HidTTPtwBB9QrIsh/en by 1 October 2026 and upload the following documents:
- Professional CV
- Cover letter
- List of publications, if relevant
- Overview of academic teaching, if relevant
How do we conduct selection processes? orlz.mendelu.cz/en/selection-procedure
We look forward to seeing you!
Where to apply
Website: https://app.recruitis.io/answer/form/W9TnJNl1eNbSFhC3HidTTPtwBB9QrIsh/en
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Mendel University in Brno
Country: Czech Republic
City: Brno
Postal Code: 613 00
Street: Zemědělská 1665/ 1
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