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Non-academic position at the Department of Fruit Growing, Faculty of Horticulture

Research area: applied fruit 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 provides education in specialized subjects such as fruit growing, fruit nursery management, and horticulture of tropical and subtropical fruits, as well as in specialized subjects like the diagnosis of diseases in horticultural crops. In the research area, the institute has been engaged in the study of fruit species, evaluation, introduction, and breeding of varieties of apricots, peaches, pears, plums, and rootstocks for a long time. A significant part of these activities includes research focused on the resistance of the genus Prunus to viral plums‘ sharka disease and the issue of the ESFY phytoplasma. Genebanks of apricots, peaches, and collections of Asian pears and Asian plums are used for study and research activities. Also, introducing subtropical and unconventional fruit species is among the essential activities.

What will be your job role?

  • preparation and implementation of field and laboratory experiments focused on the growth, development, and quality of fruit crops
  • sampling (leaves, fruits, soil) and their analysis
  • processing the obtained data
  • collaborating with researchers on the preparation of reports, presentations, and scientific publications
  • maintenance and calibration of laboratory and field equipment

What do we expect from you?

  • master’s degree in natural/agricultural sciences
  • active knowledge of Czech and English
  • ability to work independently in the field, collect data, and evaluate and process them
  • publishing activity
  • honest and ethical approach to work

What will we appreciate additionally?

  • driving license type B, active driver

What can we offer you?

  • 6 weeks of vacation
  • opportunity for professional education and development, qualification enhancement, courses, and training
  • support for work-life balance
  • meal allowance (Edenred Card/canteen)
  • discounted MultiSport card
  • ALIVE card, which allows you to take advantage of various discounts
  • opportunity to utilize the benefits of the university environment, such as sports courses at the Center for Sports Activities, Counseling and Career Center, botanical garden and arboretum, recreational facilities, libraries, and purchase university products (game meat, eggs, beer, wine, Christmas trees, etc.)

Expected start date: September 2025

Duration of employment: fixed-term for 6 months

Workload: 0.5 (20 hours per week)

Place of work: Lednice

Are you interested and want to become part of the research team at the Faculty of Horticulture?

Fill out the application form https://app.recruitis.io/answer/form/kpGA99crePWSHqLuB6ex7kCq6mDht4S3/en?CSID=5804 by 12th August and send us:

  • professional CV
  • motivation letter

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

We look forward to seeing you!

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