Project Researcher I specialising in composite materials and their fire resistance

graduates of master's or doctoral degree programmes in wood science and technology or related fields, with experience in composite materials research.

You will become a member of an experienced research team that has long been dedicated to researching the properties of wood, wood-based materials, wood-processing technologies and timber structures. The team will provide you with expert support, knowledge sharing and opportunities for further professional development. In developing new materials, processes and technologies, we cooperate with foreign institutions as well as Czech and multinational companies. Together, you will contribute to the experimental development and testing of composite materials at the modern Josef Ressel Research Centre in Útěchov.

What will your responsibilities be?

• designing and preparing raw material compositions and production processes for manufacturing a composite core with reduced flammability
• developing and testing composite test panels
• measuring and analysing the effects of different component ratios on the resulting physical, mechanical and fire-resistance properties of the panels
• investigating interactions between the individual components of the mixture
• conducting specialised fire-resistance tests of composite materials

What are we looking for?

• a master's or doctoral degree in Wood Engineering, Wood Processing Technology and Management, or a related field
• basic knowledge of composite materials manufacturing and fire-resistance requirements
• basic knowledge of testing composite materials with a focus on fire resistance and the subsequent statistical processing of measured data

What research experience do we require?

• experience in composite materials research with a focus on fire resistance

What will be an advantage?

• active participation in professional conferences
• publication activity in the field of composite materials with a focus on fire resistance

What can we offer?

• the professional support of an established university department
• work at the modern Josef Ressel Research Centre in Útěchov
• access to state-of-the-art laboratory and technical equipment
• cooperation with experienced academic and research staff as well as industry professionals
• opportunities for professional education and development, qualification enhancement and participation in professional conferences
• 6 weeks of annual leave
• meal allowance (Edenred Card and a contribution towards meals in the university canteen)
• MultiSport card
• the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the university environment, including sports courses organised by the Centre for Sports Activities, the Counselling and Career Centre, the Botanical Garden and Arboretum, recreational facilities, libraries and the purchase of university products (game meat, eggs, beer, wine, fish, etc.)
• university nursery and summer day camps
• ALIVE card (similar to ISIC), providing access to various discounts
• subject to meeting the relevant conditions, contributions towards selected retirement savings products and long-term care insurance

Number of vacancies: 1

Expected start date: November 2026

Contract duration: fixed-term contract for 2 years, with the possibility of extension

Working hours: 0.4 FTE (16 hours per week)

Work location: Brno

Are you interested? Apply for the selection procedure by 13 October 2026 via this link: https://app.recruitis.io/answer/form/qfSpTR8V9suSQu51p5ZgGDwJmwtOTEou/en and attach your:

• professional CV with a detailed description of your previous experience in the wood-processing industry
• cover letter

How does our selection process work? https://orlz.mendelu.cz/en/selection-procedure

We look forward to hearing from you!

Where to apply

Website: https://app.recruitis.io/answer/form/qfSpTR8V9suSQu51p5ZgGDwJmwtOTEou/en

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Mendel University in Brno

Country: Czech Republic

City: Brno

Postal Code: 61300

Street: Zemědělská 1665/1