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Academic Staff Member – Head of the Department of Animal Nutrition and Forage Production

Research field: animal nutrition and forage production

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 Department of Animal Nutrition and Forage Production provides teaching and scientific activities in the field of animal nutrition and its influence on the quality of animal products, including production technology, preservation, storage and treatment of feed, feed consultancy, animal nutrition in organic agriculture and in the field of forage and grass production. The Department provides teaching in Czech and English at all levels (bachelor, master and doctoral) of the Faculty of Agronomy and selected subjects also at other faculties.

More information about the Department: www.uvzp.af.mendelu.cz

What will be your job role?

  • managing the workplace in terms of personnel and finance
  • coordination of teaching, scientific and research activities carried out at the Department
  • carrying out teaching and research activities in the field of animal nutrition and forage production

What are our requirements?

  • a university degree with a focus on animal nutrition and forage production
  • attainment of a Ph.D. degree, associate professor or professor preferably
  • active knowledge of the Czech language at C1 level
  • active knowledge of English at B2 level
  • organisational, managing and communication skills
  • prerequisities for teamwork and individual work
  • the ability to navigate labor law regulations and the economic rules of HEI management
  • personal and professional prerequisites for teaching work
  • scientific research and publication activity in the field of animal nutrition and forage production or a related field, experience in publishing in journals with IF
  • willingness to work on your further personal development and qualification growth
  • civic integrity

Required research experience:

  • documentable scientific research activities in the field of animal nutrition and forage production

What else do we appreciate?

  • pedagogical experience
  • project aktivity
  • knowledge of another foreign language

What can we offer you?

  • regular educational activities, participation in exhibitions, conferences, seminars, etc.
  • 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: 1,0 (40 hours per week)

Expected start: January 2025

Employment contract: fixed term till 31.03.2027

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 mendelu@teamio.eu with the title of the position in the subject line of the e-mail by 21 September 2024 supported by:

  • professional CV
  • a concept of the Department’s development in the personnel, educational and scientific research areas
  • a list of the 5 most important results of creative activity in the last 5 years
  • a list of the most important projects carried out

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!