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Academic position at the Department of Forestry and Wood Technology Economics and Policy, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology

Research Area: studies focused on the legal environment in forestry and nature and landscape conservation

The Department of Forestry and Wood Technology Economics and Policy is a unique workplace that focuses on all aspects of the forestry and wood sector, renewable natural resources, and the environment. In its activities, it combines the fields of economics, management, policy, and scientific research, providing comprehensive support both in education and consulting.

What will your work involve?

  • leading lectures and seminars on the legal environment in forestry and nature and landscape conservation
  • transmitting acquired knowledge to students
  • supervising final theses of pregraduate studies
  • developing educational, scientific research, and creative activities in the field
  • actively participating in research projects and grants
  • publishing results in professional and scientific journals and presenting at conferences and seminars

What do we expect from you?

  • completed master’s degree in forestry and law and a Ph.D. or equivalent scientific degree
  • at least 10 years of professional experience in the field
  • excellent knowledge of Czech and English
  • ability to lecture, lead seminars, and effectively convey knowledge to students
  • experience in supervising student theses
  • publishing activity
  • excellent communication and presentation skills
  • ability to work in a team as well as independently

What research experience do we require?

  • ability to develop and innovate research projects
  • experience in presenting research results and publishing them in leading impact-factor journals

What will we appreciate in addition?

  • knowledge of the university environment

What can we offer you?

  • independent management and execution of scientific research projects
    course leadership
  • 8 weeks of vacation
  • support for work-life balance
  • meal allowance (Edenred Card/canteen)
  • discounted MultiSport card
  • ITIC card, which allows you to access various discounts
  • the possibility of enjoying the benefits of the university environment, such as sports courses at the Center for Sports Activities, Advisory and Career Center, Botanical Garden and Arboretum, recreation centers, libraries, and purchasing university products (game, eggs, beer, wine, Christmas trees, etc.)
  • University kindergarten, summer day camps for employees‘ children
  • after three years of employment, a contribution towards selected retirement savings products and long-term care insurance

Expected start date: February 2026

Duration of employment: for a fixed term until January 31, 2029, with the possibility of renewal

Workload: 0.5 (20 hours per week)

Workplace: Brno

Are you interested and want to become part of the Department of Forestry and Wood Technology Economics and Policy at the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology?

Apply for the selection process by 11th December 2025 by filling the application form https://app.recruitis.io/answer/form/N12SKTjC9ATHjaAmX25JDSRdaTNJPaAh/en?CSID=5804 and send us:

  • a professional resume (including details of completed education, a summary of previous experience, and other professional activities)
  • a motivational letter
  • a list of publications
  • a summary of academic teaching

How do our selection processes work? orlz.mendelu.cz/jak-u-nas-probihaji-vyberova-rizeni

We look forward to seeing you!