Overview

Two non-academic positions at the Department of Viticulture and Enology, Faculty of Horticulture

The department provides instruction in subjects related to the cultivation of grapevines, processing of grapes, and wine production – viticulture, agrotechnics, ampelography and biology of grapevines, winemaking, and winemaking technologies. Emphasis is placed on the application of theoretical knowledge in production processes during instruction. In its research activities, the Institute focuses on breeding new grapevine varieties, monitoring the content of substances in musts and their potential influence, and minimizing allergens in wine technology.

Research area: production of non-alcoholic and low-alcohol variants of sparkling wine, for which natural fermentation gas will be used for carbonation – predominantly carbon dioxide obtained directly from the wine production process

What will your job involve?

  • conducting research experiments in the field of viticulture and enology
  • independently carrying out expert tasks related to the provision of experiments
  • collection, analysis, and processing of data from laboratory and field studies
  • independently ensuring coherent parts of individual agendas and more complex tasks with interdisciplinary overlaps
  • participating in conceptual and methodological work, creating new procedure proposals
  • preparing scientific publications, reports, and presentations related to the research project
  • providing administrative and technical support for research projects

What do we expect from you?

  • completed master’s degree in viticulture and enology, started Ph.D. studies in horticulture or a related field
  • excellent knowledge of Czech and English
  • expertise in the field of viticulture and enology
  • good computer skills (MS Office, searching in professional databases)
  • ability to work independently and in a team
  • proactive and responsible approach to work

What research experience do we require?

  • experience with issues related to the condensation of fermentation gases (position 1)
  • experience with sensory analysis of wine (position 2)

What can we offer you?

  • 6 weeks of vacation
  • opportunity for professional training and development, qualification enhancement, courses, and workshops
  • support for work-life balance
  • meal contribution (Edenred Card/canteen)
  • discounted MultiSport card
  • ALIVE card, which allows you to receive various discounts
  • the opportunity to take advantage of the university environment, recreational facilities, library, and purchase
  • university products (game meat, eggs, beer, wine, Christmas trees, etc.)

Number of available positions: 2

Expected starting date: November 2025

Length of employment: fixed term until 30. 10. 2027

Workload: 0.75 (30 hours per week)

Place of work: Lednice, Vrbovec

Are you interested in joining the research team at the Faculty of Horticulture?

Fill out the application form https://app.recruitis.io/answer/form/PjEUPT4EcPgLtt4LhkX4EsC5wpbwsBhB/en?CSID=5804 by 15th October 2025 and send us:

  • professional CV
  • motivation letter
  • list of publications

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

We look forward to hearing from you!

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