Přehled

Academic Staff Member – Assistant Professor for the Department of Zoology, Fisheries, Hydrobiology and Apiculture

Research field: Entomology – taxonomy and insect ecology research

We are a modern university, teaching and researching agriculture, forestry, economic and technical disciplines in regional and international contexts. Since 2018, we have been the holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award for improving employee care, awarded to us as the first Czech university by the European Commission.

The Department is dedicated to the study of biodiversity, ecology and taxonomy of selected groups of invertebrates; conservation genetics and ecology of mammals, their impact in agriculture and forestry; study of animal pests and invasive species. The activities in the field of fisheries and hydrobiology focus on critical areas of freshwater fisheries (fish farming, ichthyology, management of flowing waters) and related hydrobiological issues.

What will be your job role?

  • conducting lectures and exercises focused on zoological issues
  • cooperation on lectures in Czech and English
  • supervising, consulting and opposing student theses
  • developing educational, scientific research and creative activities in the field of entomology and insect ecology
  • active participation in research projects and grants, including international ones
  • publishing results in professional and scientific journals, including IF journals and in the form of papers at conferences and seminars
  • consulting activities in the field of entomology

What are our requirements?

  • Master degree in a biological field (Ing., Mgr., RNDr., etc.), completed doctoral education (Ph.D.)
  • communicative knowledge of English language
  • experience in teaching in Czech and English
  • experience in supervising student theses at least as a consultant
  • experience in entomological research for more than 5 years
  • experience in project management (at least as a member of the research team)
    ability to work with statistical programs
  • evidence of international collaboration and its further development (can be demonstrated by publications or projects)
  • publication activity
  • a driving licence group B – active driver

Required research experience:

  • experience in scientific research activities corresponding to the minimum criteria for habilitation proceedings at MENDELU (at least 10 published scientific papers, of which at least 7 in Jimp journals, of which at least 3 Jimp first-authored and 3 Jimp in quartiles Q1 or Q2, number of citations without self-citations on WoS CC at least 30, H-index (WoS) at least 5)

What else do we appreciate?

  • knowledge of another foreign languages
  • ability to work in a team
  • experience in presenting results at conferences or other forums to the professional public
  • teaching experience

What can we offer you?

  • Welcome Office assistance
  • 8 weeks of holiday
  • support for work-life balance
  • ITIC card with which you can benefit from various discounts
  • the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the university environment, such as sports courses at the Sports Activities Centre, the Counselling and Careers Centre, recreation centres, libraries and the purchase of university products
  • university kindergarten, summer day camps for children of employees

Job status: 0,2 (8 hours per week)

Expected start: September 2025

Employment contract: fixed term for 3 years

Place of work: Brno

Are you interested in the position and would you like to become a member of the Faculty of AgriSciences?

Please fill out the application https://app.recruitis.io/answer/form/KexwnHFGdneUguC9I53kUMedf5qh7XNN/en?csid=5804

and apply by 6th July and send us:

  • professional CV
  • cover letter
  • list of publications
  • list of projects with participation as a member of the research team, co-researcher or principal researcher
  • an overview of international collaboration – e.g. co-authorship of scientific articles with foreign authors or participation in international projects

How does the recruitment process look like at our university? Find out on orlz.mendelu.cz/en/selection-procedure

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For more information contact us by email: jobvacancies@mendelu.cz

We look forward to meeting you!

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