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Academic Staff Member – Associate Professor for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Research field: microbiology – antibiotic resistence

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 Microbiology Research Group is one of six research groups at the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. This research group focuses on basic and applied research in veterinary and clinical microbiology. We are looking for a new colleague for the position of Associate Professor who will be part of the team and contribute to our scientific and teaching activities.

What will be your job role?

  • teaching and conducting classes and lectures in bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes in Czech and English, possible guarantee of study subjects
  • supervision of student theses in the field of microbiology
  • independent research in the field of microbiology, including the creative solution of scientific tasks
  • leading research teams and coordinating research activities
  • active involvement in the preparation and management of scientific projects
  • publication of results in professional and scientific journals and participation in conferences

What are our requirements?

  • university education at the level of Ph.D. in the relevant field, academic rank of associate professor
  • excellent knowledge of Czech and English
  • ability to professionally supervise students’ final theses in the field
  • at least 5 years of teaching experience at a university
  • experience in leading a research team in the field of microbiology
  • experience in preparing and solving scientific project

Required research experience:

  • demonstrable research experience in microbiology, preferably in the field of antibiotic resistance for 5 years
  • at least 20 publications in a peer-reviewed journal or conference
  • demonstrable experience in R&D projects – at least 2 projects obtained as researcher/co-researcher

What can we offer you?

  • support in further career development, possibility of professorship
  • involvement in the wider management of the Institute
  • 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

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

Expected start: January 2025

Employment contract: fixed term till 31.12.2026

Place of work: Brno

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

Send us your electronic application to mendelu@teamio.eu with the title of the position in the subject line of the e-mail by December 8th supported by:

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

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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