Overview

Non-academic position at the Department of Viticulture and Oenology, Faculty of Horticulture

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

We are looking for two colleagues to join a project aimed at establishing and developing supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) using CO₂ derived from biodynamic wine fermentation.

What will your job responsibilities be?

  • independent performance of professional tasks in ensuring experiments
  • collection, analysis, and processing of data from laboratory and field studies
  • independent management of comprehensive parts of various agendas and more complex tasks with interdisciplinary overlaps
  • participating in conceptual and methodological works, creating new procedure proposals
  • preparation of 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 education in the field of viticulture and oenology, commenced Ph.D. studies in the field
    professional experience in viticulture and oenology
  • excellent knowledge of the Czech language, ability to publish in English
  • good knowledge of working with computers (MS Office, searching in professional databases)
  • ability to work independently as well as in a team
  • proactive and responsible approach to work

What research experience do we require?

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

What can we offer you?

  • professional support from an established university workplace
  • collaboration with experienced academic and research staff as well as practical experts
  • the opportunity to actively participate in the development of modern practices applicable in winemaking and agricultural practice
  • opportunities for further education and development
  • 6 weeks of vacation
  • contribution for meals (Edenred Card/canteen)
  • MultiSport card
  • ALIVE, with which you can enjoy various discounts
  • the possibility of utilizing the benefits of the university environment, such as sports courses from the Center for Sports Activities, Counseling and Career Center, recreational facilities, libraries, and purchasing university products (game, eggs, beer, wine, fish, etc.)

Number of vacancies: 2

Expected start date: July 2026

Duration of employment: fixed-term until 30 September 2028

Work load: 1.0 (40 hours per week)

Workplace: Lednice

Are you interested and want to become part of the research team at the Institute of Viticulture and Oenology?

Apply for the selection process by June 17, 2026 and send us:

  • a professional CV
  • a cover letter
  • a list of publications

How do we conduct selection processes? orlz.mendelu.cz/jak-u-nas-probihaji-vyberova-rizeni

We look forward to hearing from you!

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