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Academic position at the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of AgriSciences

Research area: materials chemistry/nanomaterials

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is one of the 14 departments of the Faculty of AgriSciences at Mendel University in Brno. The department´s team consists of 80 employees who ensure scientific and educational development in the following areas: biochemistry (both plant and animal) and molecular biology, microbiology, algal and plant biotechnologies, nanotechnology, and bioanalytical chemistry. In the educational field, theteam focuses on the provision and development of 2 study programs – undergraduate studies in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and postgraduate studies in Biological Chemistry.

What will your responsibilities be?

  • teaching lectures, exercises, and excursions in the fields of materials chemistry and nanomaterials
  • collaboration in lectures in Czech and English
  • supervising, consulting, and reviewing students‘ theses
  • developing educational and scientific-research and creative activities in the field of materials chemistry and nanomaterials
  • active participation in solving research projects and grants
  • publishing results in professional and scientific journals and presenting at conferences and seminars

What do we expect from you?

  • higher education, at least at the doctoral level
  • knowledge of English at least at the B1 level
  • experience in teaching in Czech and English
  • experience with educational and/or scientific-research activities in the field of materials chemistry and nanomaterials
  • active involvement in solving research projects and grants
  • publishing results of scientific-research activities in professional journals and at conferences and seminars

What research experience do we require?

  • experience working on scientific-research projects as a researcher/co-researcher or team member
  • proven practice in research in the field of synthesis of carbon nanomaterials and their characterization for 3 years
  • experience with the use of nanomaterial characterization techniques (electron microscopy, XRD, DLS, …)
  • at least 10 publication outputs in professional journals or at conferences

What will we appreciate additionally?

  • ability to collaborate independently and as part of a team
  • effective communication skills
  • creative and innovative approach to finding solutions

What can we offer you?

  • support in further career development
  • involvement in a functioning research group
  • 8 weeks of vacation
  • support for work-life balance
  • meal allowance (Edenred Card/canteen)
  • discounted MultiSport card
  • ITIC card, with which you can receive various discounts
  • opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the university environment, such as sports courses from the Center for Sports Activities, Counseling and Career Center, Botanical Garden and Arboretum, recreational centers, libraries, and purchasing university products (game meat, eggs, beer, wine, Christmas trees, etc.)
  • University kindergarten, summer camps for employees‘ children
  • after three years of employment, a contribution towards selected retirement savings products and long-term care insurance

Expected start date: May 2026

Length of employment: fixed term for 3 years

Workload: 0.5 (20 hours per week)

Place of work: Brno

Are you interested and want to become part of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry 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/1tkdJgeM3DL8P3lpbNQ4KpaHLcAQHTHH/en?CSID=5804 and send us the required documents:

  • professional resume
  • cover letter
  • list of publications
  • overview of academic teaching

orlz.mendelu.cz/jak-u-nas-probihaji-vyberova-rizeni

We look forward to seeing you!

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