Assistant Professor focusing on sustainable use of fertilizers, circulatory economies, use of waste material in agriculture

23 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Mendel University in Brno

Research Field

Agricultural sciences
Agricultural sciences » Soil science

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Czech Republic

Application Deadline

22 Mar 2024 – 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Academic Staff Member – Assistant Professor for the Department of Agrochemistry, Soil Science, Microbiology and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of AgriSciences

Research field: the area of ​​sustainable use of fertilizers, circulatory economies, use of waste materials in agriculture

We are a modern university, teaching and researching agriculture, forestry, economics 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.

In the field of plant nutrition, the department specialises in nitrogen and sulphur, non-root nutrition, the effect of drought and new materials for fertiliser development. The main topics in soil science are long-term effects of external inputs, soil organic matter and soil classification. In soil microbiology, experts focus on making nutrients available to plants, increasing water infiltration and retention, and the functional diversity of the soil microbiome.

What will be your job role?

• independent and team solution of scientific research and project tasks, including international conducting and evaluating biological experiments
• publishing activities
• participation in teaching activities
• teaching and research activities will be oriented towards the sustainable use of fertilisers, circulatory economy and the use of waste materials in agriculture

What are our requirements?

• a university degree at Ph.D. level in agriculture
• demonstrable experience in publishing
• experience in teaching and lecturing
• excellent Czech language skills, ability to teach and publish in English
• experience in preparing and solving research projects
• experience in field experimentation or growing pot experiments
• knowledge of laboratory analysis in the field of soil agrochemistry and plant mass analysis

What else do we appreciate (what is an advantage)?

• communicative and organisational skills
• desire to grow in career
• willingness to cooperate in research activities of the Department, Faculty and University, including foreign cooperation and internships

What can we offer you?

• the possibility of career advancement, habilitation and subsequent appointment as associate professor
• Welcome Office assistance
• 8 weeks of holiday
• support for work-life balance
• food allowance (Meal vouchers/Canteen)
• discounted MultiSport card
• ITIC card with which you can benefit from various discounts
• the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the university environment, such as sports courses at the Sports Activities Centre, the Counselling and Careers Centre, recreation centres, libraries and the purchase of university products
• university kindergarten, summer day camps for children of employees
• employer contribution to a pension or life insurance after 3 years of employment

Job status: 0,5 (20 hours per week)

Expected start: April 2024

Employment contract: for a fixed term until 31 January 2026

Place of work: Brno

Are you interested in the position and would you like to become a member of the Faculty of AgriSciences?

Send us your electronic application to [email protected] with the title of the position in the subject line of the e-mail by 23 March supported by:

• professional CV
• cover letter
• list of publications
• overview of academic teaching

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We look forward to meeting you!

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Mendel University in Brno

Country

Czech Republic

City

Brno

Postal Code

61300

Street

Zemědělská 1

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED