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Academic Staff Member – Assistant Professor with a Focus on Biometrics

Research field: biometrics, new trends in the evaluation of biological or environmental data, microbiology, study of harmful microorganisms for plants, study of beneficial microorganisms for plants, basic techniques for biotechnology applications (PCR, sequencing, cultivation of microorganisms, etc.)

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 Mendeleum Research Institute focuses on research in the field of plant biotechnology, where the principles of molecular genetics are used in breeding and health monitoring of horticultural crops or tissue culture for in vitro elimination of viral diseases.

More info: www.zf.mendelu.cz

What will be your job role?

  • teaching biometrics, statistical methods and basic physiological processes
  • supervising students‘ final theses (bachelor’s, master’s, dissertation)
  • conducting research in the fields of biometrics, stress physiology and biotechnology, leading innovative projects in agriculture, food science or ecology
  • preparation of research proposals, grant applications and subsequent project management
  • cooperation with industrial partners and academic institutions
  • involvement in interdisciplinary projects and applied research, particularly in the field of advanced technologies in plant biology and agriculture

What are our requirements?

  • Ph.D. degree in horticulture, biostatistics
  • active knowledge of Czech and English language
  • thorough knowledge of biometric techniques and their application in the analysis of biological and environmental data, including knowledge of new trends and advances in data evaluation
  • expertise in plant physiological processes at the molecular and cellular level, with emphasis on plant stress physiology
  • expertise in microbiology
  • experience in biotechnological techniques
  • demonstrated experience in conducting research in the areas of biometrics, microbiology and biotechnology, including project design and management.
  • experience of publishing in scientific journals and presenting results at conferences
  • leading interdisciplinary teams and mentoring junior colleagues, fellows and students

Required research experience:

  • at least 8 years of research experience in the above areas

What else do we appreciate?

  • authorship or co-authorship of at least 20 articles listed in the Wos database and/or H index with a value of at least 8

What can we offer you?

  • Welcome Office assistance
  • 8 weeks holiday
  • support for work-life balance
  • 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

Job status: 0,2 (8 hours per week)

Expected start: December 2024

Employment contract: fixed term 3 year with the possibility of extension to 5 years

Place of work: Lednice

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

Send us your electronic application to mendelu@teamio.eu with the title of the position in the subject line of the e-mail by October 16th supported by:

  • professional CV
  • list of publications

How does the recruitment process look like at our university? Find out on orlz.mendelu.cz/en/selection-procedure

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We look forward to meeting you!

 

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