Overview

Non-academic Staff Member – Project Researcher II for the Department of Forest Ecology

Research field: research in forest ecosystems

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 Forest Ecology addresses a wide range of ecological topics, including primary and secondary production, ecological stability, and biodiversity in the landscape. We focus on the relationships between organisms and their environment, climate, substances, and human activities. Our institute is primarily research-oriented, as evidenced by our prestigious results, but we are also enthusiastic about teaching and learning. We collaborate on projects with numerous domestic and international partners, with a strong emphasis on practical application.

What will you do?

  • independently solve research and development tasks in the field of forest ecosystems
  • perform field measurements of selected tree parameters in hard-to-reach forest stands, including mathematical and statistical data processing
  • participate in the scientific project Interreg CZ, SK
  • communicate with target groups (forest owners, professional forest managers, etc.)
  • publish the results obtained in professional and scientific journals
  • participate in conferences and seminars

What are our requirements?

  • a university degree (at least a bachelor’s degree) in natural sciences
  • excellent knowledge of Czech/Slovak language
  • active knowledge of English (spoken and written)
  • extensive experience in communication and administrative processes within work teams
  • experience in non-violent communication techniques
  • excellent knowledge of working with MS Excel, experience in creating, controlling and managing databases
  • experience in editing websites (project website management)
  • experience with graphic programs (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, Procreate, etc.)
  • driving licence group B – active driver
  • experience in project coordination and management
  • foreign work experience of at least 2 months

Required research experience:

  • experiences with solving projects (at least as a member of project team)
  • datamanagement and data evaluation

What else do we appreciate?

  • knowledge of another European language

What can we offer you?

  • Welcome Office assistance
  • 6 weeks of holiday
  • support for work-life balance
  • ALIVE 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: 0,3 (12 hours per week)

Expected start: March 2025

Employment contract: fixed term 2 years (duration of the project)

Place of work: Brno (+terrain – mainly border areas of the Czech Republic and Slovakia)

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

Send us your electronic application to mendelu@teamio.eu with the title of the position in the subject line of the e-mail by February 11th supported by:

  • professional CV
  • cover letter

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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