Overview

Academic Position at the Department of Agrochemistry, Soil Science, Microbiology and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of AgriSciences

Research Area: soil microbiology

The Department of Agrochemistry, Soil Science, Microbiology and Plant Nutrition specializes in the area of plant nutrition focusing on nitrogen and sulfur, foliar nutrition, the effects of drought, and new materials for fertilizer development. Key topics in soil science include the long-term effects of external inputs, soil organic matter, and soil classification. In the field of soil microbiology, experts focus on the availability of nutrients to plants, increased infiltration and water retention, and the functional diversity of the soil microbiome.

What will be your job responsibilities?

  • collaboration on the educational activities of the soil microbiology department
  • collaboration on lectures in Czech and English
  • supervision, consultation, and assessment of students’ final theses
  • leading and evaluating biological experiments
  • active participation in solving research projects and grants, including international ones
  • publishing results in professional and scientific journals and presenting at conferences and seminars

What do we expect from you?

  • at least a university degree at the Ph.D. level in agriculture
  • excellent knowledge of Czech (C1) and advanced knowledge of English (B2)
  • experience teaching in Czech and English
  • experience supervising students’ final theses at least as a consultant
  • active participation in scientific projects
  • publication activity

What research experience do we require?

  • experience in preparing and implementing research projects
  • experience with field experiments, organic farming
  • experience with laboratory analyses in the field of soil microbiology

What else we appreciate?

  • communication and organizational skills
  • willingness to pursue professional development and collaborate on the department’s, faculty’s, and
  • university’s research activities, including international cooperation and internships

What can we offer you?

  • 8 weeks of vacation
  • support for work-life balance
  • ITIC card for various discounts
  • access to university benefits, such as sports courses at the Sports Activities Center, Career and Advisory Center, Botanical Garden and Arboretum, recreational facilities, libraries, and purchasing university products (game, eggs, beer, wine, Christmas trees, etc.)
  • university kindergarten, summer day camps for employees’ children

Expected start date: April 2026

Duration of employment: limited period of 3 years with the possibility of extension

Workload: 0.25 (10 hours per week)

Place of work: Brno

Are you interested and want to become part of the Department of Agrochemistry, Soil Science, Microbiology and Plant Nutrition at the Faculty of AgriSciences?

Apply for the selection process by 27th February 2026 by filling the application form https://app.recruitis.io/answer/form/E2M3iFb6u5Xh5ieMTtgdAIcJqiJRUnsr/en?CSID=5804 and send us:

  • a professional CV
  • a cover letter
  • a list of publications
  • an overview of academic teaching

How do we conduct selection processes? orlz.mendelu.cz/how-selection-processes-are-conducted

We look forward to hearing from you!

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