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Academic Staff Member – Professor for the Department of Wood Science and Wood Technology

Research field: wood science, wood composites, biomaterials

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 activities include all areas related to processing and usage of wood, from traditional crafts to Industry 4.0. During the development of new materials, methods and technology the department staff apply the latest and most advanced scientific discoveries, yet don’t shy away from utilizing historically proven experience. The key projects are executed in cooperation with institutions from abroad but also with Czech and multinational companies thanks mainly to Technology Agency of the Czech Republic, The Czech Science Foundation, Interreg, Horizon Europe and NAKI grants.

What will be your job role?

  • teaching and research in the field of wood materials engineering
  • conducting lectures and tutorials in the fields of wood science, composite materials and biomaterials
  • teaching in Czech and English
  • supervision, consultation and opposition of student theses
  • developing educational, scientific research and creative activities in the field
  • active participation in research projects and grants
  • publishing results in professional and scientific journals and in the form of papers at conferences and seminars

What are our requirements?

  • rank of Professor in wood science or related field
  • teaching in Czech and English
  • at least 20 years of active scientific activity
  • active participation in scientific research projects
  • publication activity in IF and Scopus journals

Required research experience:

  • leading expert scientific teams in wood science and biomaterials

What else do we appreciate?

  • developing international collaboration

What can we offer you?

  • modern laboratories at the Josef Ressl Research Center
  • Welcome Office assistance
  • 8 weeks of holiday
  • support for work-life balance
  • food allowance (Meal vouchers/Canteen)
  • discounted MultiSport card
  • 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
  • employer contribution to selected retirement savings and long-term care insurance products after 3 years of employment

Job status: 1,0 (40 hours per week)

Expected start: October 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 Department of Wood Science and Wood Technology?

Please fill out the application https://app.recruitis.io/answer/form/gNwWtNtJl1XuMSAuEGmXbihLBmLDKlsJ/en?csid=5804

by July the 5th and send us:

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

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

We look forward to meeting you!

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