Overview

Academic Research Position at the Department of Food Technology, Faculty of AgriSciences

Research Area: microbiology and food technology

The Department of Food Technology at the Faculty of Agriculture of MENDELU focuses on the complete process of processing agricultural raw materials into food, emphasizing their quality, safety, and innovations. The main areas of specialization are divided into four sections: 1. Processing of Animal Products: Production and evaluation of meat, meat products, milk, dairy products, eggs, and honey. 2. Processing of Plant Products: Processing technology of cereals, fruits, vegetables, and other plant commodities. 3. Quality and safety: Laboratory and sensory control, ensuring hygiene standards, and food chain safety. 4. Human Nutrition. The workplace has pilot plants at MENDELU and now operates a modern Lifestyle Counseling Center, connecting technological knowledge with human nutrition, under the patronage of SPV.

What will your job involve?

  • conducting research experiments in the field of microbiology and food technology
  • collection, analysis, and processing of data from laboratory and field studies
  • preparation of scientific publications, reports, and presentations related to the research project
  • participation in professional conferences, seminars, and popularization of research results
  • ensuring administrative and technical support for research projects
  • active participation in project meetings and preparation of grant applications

What do we expect from you?

  • Ph.D. degree focusing on microbiology and food technology
  • excellent knowledge of Czech and English
  • experience working in a laboratory, including sample processing, data analysis, and working with laboratory equipment
  • publishing activities in the field of microbiology and food technology
  • the ability to write scientific articles, reports, and project applications
  • active participation in solving research projects, experience with grant funding

What research experience do we require?

  • experience working on projects related to microbiology and food technology
  • experience with field research – data collection

What additional skills will we appreciate?

  • ability to communicate effectively
  • attention to detail and organizational skills
  • interest in food quality issues, human nutrition, education, and involvement in activities within the
  • university’s third role
  • willingness to contribute to innovations in this field

What can we offer you?

  • 6 weeks of vacation
  • opportunities for professional training and development, increasing qualifications, courses, and workshops
  • support for work-life balance
  • meal contribution (Edenred Card/canteen)
  • discounted MultiSport card
  • ALIVE card, enabling you to access various discounts
  • opportunity to take advantage of university environment benefits, such as sports courses from the Sports Activity Center, Counseling and Career Center, Botanical Garden and Arboretum, recreation centers, libraries, and purchase of university products (game meat, eggs, beer, wine, Christmas trees, etc.)
  • University kindergarten, summer day camps for employees’ children
  • after three years of employment, a contribution to selected retirement savings and long-term care insurance products

Expected Start Date: May 2026

Duration of Employment: Fixed term of 3 years

Workload: 0.5 (20 hours per week)

Place of Employment: Brno

Are you interested in becoming part of the research team at the Faculty of AgriSciences?

Apply for the selection process by 9th April 2026 by filling the application form https://app.recruitis.io/answer/form/NBuDXtKAkrpBFmMhaRg4hIkIIRqKKS5s/en?CSID=5804 and send us:

  • curriculum vitae
  • cover letter
  • list of publications
  • overview of academic teaching

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

We look forward to seeing you!

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