Project Researcher with a focus on beetles

19 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Mendel University in Brno

Research Field

Biological sciences » Zoology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Czech Republic

Application Deadline

30 Mar 2024 - 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Part-time

Offer Starting Date

1 May 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

Non-academic Staff Member - Project Researcher for the Department of Animal Nutrition and Forage Production

Research field: entomology

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 aim of the project "Development of technology for growing seeds of semi-parasitic plants and their application in reducing of invasive species of lowland meadow wetlands" is to develop a technology for growing seeds of semi-parasitic plants Odontites vernus and Melampyrum arvense and to present widely applicable procedures for suppressing plant invasions in lowland meadow wetlands, which will significantly contribute to the restoration and more efficient care of overgrown wetland habitats.

What will you be doing with us?

• collect entomological material at sites in the valley of the Spálený potok near Krumvíř and Krč near Břeclav, using appropriate collection methods (earth traps, individual collection and analysis of cattle excreta and washing)
• process the samples collected
• determine beetle samples
• evaluate the data collected, including interpretation and processing into proposed outputs/outcomes

What are our requirements?

• a postgraduate degree in conservation and entomology or a related field
• experience in the collection and assessment of entomological samples, especially the determination of beetles (Coleoptera), including vacuuming, sweeping and ground trapping methods; previous involvement in applied research projects of at least 3 months
• excellent knowledge of Czech language, ability to work with text in English
• experience of working in a laboratory including sample processing, data analysis and statistical evaluation
• active driving of a car (driving licence B.)

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

• communication skills
• diligence
• organisational skills
• interest in entomological issues

What can we offer you?

• Welcome Office assistance
• 6 weeks of holiday
• support for work-life balance
• food allowance (Meal vouchers/Canteen)
• discounted MultiSport card
• 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
• employer contribution to a pension or life insurance after 3 years of employment

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

Expected start: May 2024

Employment contract: for a fixed term until 31 March 2026

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 [email protected] with the title of the position in the subject line of the e-mail by 31 March supported by:

• professional CV
• list of the projects in which the applicant is or has been involved

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We look forward to meeting you!

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Mendel University in Brno

Country

Czech Republic

City

Brno

Postal Code

61300

Street

Zemědělská 1

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED