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Technical Assistant in the Soil Biochemistry lab

Workplace: Institute of Soil Biology and Biogeochemistry
Department: Biogeochemistry Section
Laboratory: Soil Biochemistry
Employment relationship: Employment contract
Job type: Technician
Duration: Fixed-term
Gross salary/wage: CZK 27000
Job status: Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Institute of Soil Biology and Biogeochemistry (https://www.upb.cas.cz/en/structure/biogeochemistry/) is seeking for a motivated individual with a curiosity for soil processes and a strong inclination towards laboratory and field work related to soil organic matter, soil biology and chemistry, or related environmental disciplines.

The successful candidate will

  • perform a variety of soil physical and chemical analyses
  • accompany field campaigns for collection of samples and maintenance of experiments
  • manage accruing data

REQUIREMENTS:

Min. education level: Bachelor degree

The ideal candidate should have 

  • a university degree, previous laboratory experience, specifically with respect to wet chemistry and/or gas chromatography techniques
  • organizational skills, reliability, and a sense of responsibility
  • the ability to fluently communicate in English
  • good interpersonal skills and effective time management
  • B driving licence
  • routine in the use of the Microsoft Office work package

BENEFITS:

  • Interesting and challenging work
  • 5 weeks of paid holiday yearly (for 1 FTE)
  • Subsidized lunches in our own canteen
  • Standard health insurance and social security
  • Benefits from Social fund
  • Working in a stable, prestigious research institution of international importance
  • Welcome service and further support for foreigners (HR Award)
  • Friendly & stimulating international working environment
  • Work-life balance in a middle-sized university city offering options for outdoor, sport & cultural activities
  • Free language classes (Czech for foreigners, English for Czechs)
  • Opportunity to take part in mentoring programmes as a mentor or a mentee
  • Concessionary services at the contractual operator and bank

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The position is initially limited to 1 year, with the possibility for prolongation.  We offer full-time position (time reduction possible), start date as soon as possible.

The Biology Centre is located in České Budějovice (2 hours south of the capital Prague), a middle-sized city with ca. 100K inhabitants, relaxed atmosphere, over 750 years of tradition and a breathtaking countryside around. Both the town and the surrounding countryside provide numerous opportunities for research and leisure activities. There is also a growing international expert community at the Biology Centre CAS (BC CAS) and the University of South Bohemia (USB). In addition, the living costs are still low by international standards. Check out our Guide for Expats (https://www.bc.cas.cz/en/employees) to read about life in the city and the Czech Republic.

The Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences holds the HR Award. Our selection process meets European standards for recruitment of researchers (https://www.bc.cas.cz/en/employees/candidates/otm-r/) and we provide our employees from abroad with welcome service (visa application, administration, relocation & settlement support). Gender equality plan (https://www.bc.cas.cz/en/about-us/gender-equality) has been accepted in 2022.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications, consisting of a cover letter and a CV including a summary of previous work experience and education, should be submitted via our official website: https://jobs.bc.cas.cz/en/detail/205

For additional information please contact Dr. Gerrit Angst gerrit.angst@bc.cas.cz

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