Head of the Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics
1 day ago
Academic Position at the Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Faculty of AgriSciences
Research Area: animal breeding and genetics
The Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics provides education primarily in specialized breeding-oriented subjects in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in Zootechnics and in the Doctoral program of General and Special Zootechnics. Academic and research staff participate in the research activities aimed at developing scientific knowledge in the area of animal reproduction, evaluating and assessing the quality of the production traits and exterior of economically significant animal species, and optimizing the breeding environment to enhance the welfare of bred animals.
What will your job responsibilities be?
- management of the department in terms of personnel and financial aspects
- coordination of pedagogy, science, and research conducted at the department
- teaching and research activities in the field of animal breeding and genetics
What do we expect from you?
- university degree at the Ph.D. level in the field of animal breeding and genetics or a related field; title of associate professor or professor is an advantage
- excellent knowledge of the Czech language at the C2 level, knowledge of English and another foreign language is an advantage
- organizational, managerial, and communication skills
- ability to work both in a team and independently
- ability to navigate labor law regulations and economic rules governing higher education institutions
- personal and professional prerequisites for pedagogical work
- research and publication activity in the field of animal breeding and genetics or a related field, experience in publishing in journals with an impact factor
- willingness to work on your further personal development and qualification growth
- clean criminal record
What research experience do we require?
- verifiable research activities in the field of animal breeding and genetics
What additional skills will we appreciate?
- teaching experience
- experience with project activities
What can we offer you?
- 8 weeks of vacation
- support for work-life balance
- meal allowance (Edenred Card/canteen)
- discounted MultiSport card
- ITIC card, which allows you to access various discounts
- the opportunity to enjoy the advantages of a university environment, such as sports courses at the Sports Activity Center, Counseling and Career Center, Botanical Garden and Arboretum, recreational facilities, libraries, and purchasing university products (game, eggs, beer, wine, Christmas trees, etc.)
- University kindergarten, summer day camps for staff children
Expected start date: January 2026
Duration of employment: for a fixed term of up to 3 years (to be specified)
Workload: hours per week)
Job location: Brno
Interested in becoming a part of the Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics at the Faculty of AgriSciences?
Apply for the selection process by 8th December 2025 and send us:
- professional CV
- motivation letter
- list of publications
- overview of academic teaching
- concept for the development of the institute in personnel, educational, and scientific research areas
- list of 5 most significant results of creative activities over the last 5 years, overview of the most significant projects conducted
How do our selection processes work?
We look forward to hearing from you
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