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Position: Researcher

Workplace: RECETOX, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic

Employment: fixed-term with an initial employment contract for 9 months, non-academic position

Amount of working time: 1.0 FTE (full-time for 40 hours per week)

Estimated start date: 1.7.2026

Number of open positions: 1

Salary: negotiable

Application deadline: 11.5.2026

EU researcher profile: R1

 

Workplace

Masaryk University is a modern, dynamic and the most sought-after university in the Czech Republic, with 10 faculties, more than 6500 employees and 33000 students, a wide range of research areas and excellent international visibility.

MU Faculty of Science, recipient of the European Commission‘s HR Excellence in Research | Faculty of Science MU | MUNI SCI is a research oriented faculty offering higher education closely linked to basic and applied research: mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and earth sciences. We are the most productive scientific unit of Masaryk University and generate approximately 40 % of the university’s research results.

RECETOX carries out research, development, teaching and expert work in the field of environmental pollution and related human health effects. More about us at Career at RECETOX | RECETOX and www.facebook.com/recetox.

Description of offered position

Ensure tasks in pursuit of research projects on organic pollutants in air, seawater and soil in the research group of Prof. Gerhard Lammel.

We offer varied work in a friendly international team in a top workplace, flexible working hours. The position is also suitable for people on/after parental leave, graduates or graduating students.

In the case of interest and mutual agreement, it is possible to combine the work with doctoral education and obtaining a PhD degree.

Work will be mainly

·         participation in research projects that develop and apply new environmental technologies

·         processing of data and results, contribution to preparation of reports and publications

We demand

·         university education (B.Sc./M.Sc./Ing.) in the fields of environmental science, chemistry or physics

·         experience working in a laboratory

·         experience in analytical chemistry, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry is an advantage

·         cautiousness, ability to plan and organize working time

·         a proactive approach to seeking fellowships; full administrative support is provided throughout the process

·         English (minimum level B1) as the working language

·         willingness to acquire and actively apply new skills and knowledge

We offer

·         space for personal and professional growth, the opportunity to realize and participate in the improvement of our processes

·         active use of English

·         interesting work in a prestigious university environment in international cooperations

·         flexible working hours

·         employee benefits (6 weeks of vacation, additional pension insurance or contribution to a kindergarten/children’s group, discounts on language courses, advantageous mobile phone tariffs, children’s groups on campus or downtown)

 

Send your application by 11.5.2026 via an e-application

Please include the following documents:

• CV

• Cover letter

After successfully sending the application, you will receive an automatic email confirmation of receipt. In case of problems filling out the e-application or doubts about its correct sending, contact us by e-mail: rcx-hr@recetox.muni.cz.

The selection process

Incoming applications will be carefully assessed in accordance with the principles of the European Charter and Code for Researchers. Selection criteria: (i) compliance with the applicant profile requirements listed above (ii) submission of all documents required in the application.

Suitable candidates will be invited for an in-person or online interview.

The rules for the faculty selection process can be found here.

As an employer, the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University provides equal opportunities. We support diversity and strive to create a work environment that meets the individual needs of all employees. See also the career page of our faculty.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you!