Overview

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

Research area: analytical chemistry – mass spectrometry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is one of 14 departments of the Faculty of AgriSciences at Mendel University in Brno. The UCB team consists of 80 employees who ensure the scientific and pedagogical development in the following areas: biochemistry (both plant and animal) and molecular biology, microbiology, algal and plant biotechnologies, nanotechnology, and bioanalytical chemistry. In the pedagogical field, the UCB team 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 job role?

• leading lectures, exercises, and excursions in the field of analytical chemistry
• collaborating on lectures in both Czech and English
• supervising, consulting, and reviewing students’ final theses
• developing educational, scientific, research, and creative activities in the area of analytical chemistry
• actively participating 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?

• university degree at least at the doctoral level
• knowledge of the English language at least at B1 level
• experience in teaching in both Czech and English
• experience in supervising students’ final theses at least as a consultant
• developing educational, scientific, research, and creative activities in the given area
• active participation in solving research projects and grants
• publishing results of scientific research in professional journals and at conferences and seminars

What research experience do we require?

• proven practice in research in the field of analytical chemistry, utilizing mass spectrometry for at least 3 years
• at least 10 publication outputs in a professional journal or at a conference
• experience working on research projects in the role of researcher/co-researcher or team member

What else will we appreciate?

• ability to work independently and as part of a team
• effective communication skills
• creative and innovative approach to problem-solving

What can we offer you?

• 8 weeks of vacation
• support for work-life balance
• meal allowance (Edenred Card/canteen)
• discounted MultiSport card
• ITIC card, which allows you to receive various discounts
• opportunity to utilize the benefits of the university environment, such as sports courses from the Center for Sports Activities, Counseling and Professional Center, Botanical Garden and Arboretum, recreational facilities, libraries, and purchasing university products (game, eggs, beer, wine, Christmas trees, etc.)
  university kindergarten, summer day camps for employees’ children
• after three years of employment, a contribution to selected retirement savings and long-term care insurance products

Expected start: May 2026

Duration of employment: fixed term of 3 years

Workload: 1.0 (40 hours per week)

Workplace: Brno

Are you interested in becoming part of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the Faculty of AgriSciences?

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

• curriculum vitae
• motivation letter
• list of publications
• overview of academic teaching

How do we conduct selection processes? orlz.mendelu.cz/en/selection-procedure

We look forward to hearing from you!