Assistant Professor in the field of forest ecology - primary producers

20 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Mendel University in Brno

Research Field

Agricultural sciences » Forest sciences
Biological sciences » Zoology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Czech Republic

Application Deadline

16 Feb 2024 - 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 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 Forest Ecology

Research field: forest ecology, dendrology, forest typology and bioclimatology

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.

At present, the scientific activities of the department focus on the issues of biogeochemical cycles, primary and secondary production of forest ecosystems. With our project partners, the department participates in resolving issues of global change, such as the stress reaction of trees, the re-introduction of large carnivores, and the study of the population ecology of arthropods and small mammals. The department also manages the Rájec – Němčice ecosystem station, which is used for the FFWT educational and scientific activities. Free position is within the team focused on primary producers and their response to environmental conditions.

What will you do?

• active involvement in the teaching of subjects taught at the department
• involvement in scientific tasks within the department
• work in the office, laboratories and field
• independent solution of given scientific questions
• publication of results in journals with IF
• active submission of project applications and involvement in resolved projects at the department

What are our requirements?

• a university degree at Ph.D. level in forest phytology, forest ecology, forest cultivation, nature conservation, etc.
• experience in description and detailed inventory of forest ecosystems
• experience in the field
• knowledge of statistical methods in research
• WoS publications in the field of forest ecology - primary producers and their growth response to external conditions
• experience in managing international or national projects as principal investigator or co-investigator
• excellent knowledge of Czech, ability to teach and publish in English
• participation in national and international conferences
• active participation in workshops and courses
• active driving of a car (driving licence of group B)

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

• experience working with FieldMap is an advantage
• long-term scientific internship at a foreign workplace
• experience in working with people and leading a team
• practical application of GIS
• orientation in a university environment

What can we offer you?

• friendly workplace team
• opportunity for further training and career development
• the opportunity to pursue your vision and direction in research
• 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: 0,2 (8 hours per week)

Expected start: March 2024

Employment contract: for a fixed period of 3 years

Place of work: Brno

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 [email protected] with the title of the position in the subject line of the e-mail. Please apply by 17 February 2024 at the latest. Your application should incorporate a motivation letter with the most important information about you, including your significant scientific outputs in a maximum of 3 standard pages. This document should include a professional CV, a list of publications and a summary 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

59401

Street

Zemědělská

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED