Project Researcher II/III in the Field of Soil Ecology

24 hours ago

Brno, South Moravian, Czech Republic Agronomická fakulta MENDELU Full time 450,000 - 550,000 per year

Přehled

Non-academic position at the Department of Agrochemistry, Soil Science, Microbiology, and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of AgriSciences

Research Area: bio-char, soil organic matter, soil ecology, ecological/regenerative agriculture, soil amendments, fertilizers, analytical methods, emissions

The soil ecology research group focuses on integrating technological, pedological, and agronomic research approaches to characterize agricultural and environmental influences on soil quality and health, fertility, quantity, and diversity of soil microorganisms, and on the preservation or enhancement of ecosystem functions.

What will your job entail?

  • conducting research experiments in the field of soil ecology
  • collecting, analyzing, and processing data from laboratory and field studies
  • preparing scientific publications, reports, and presentations related to the research project
  • presenting, promoting, and popularizing research results
  • responsibility for fulfilling activities/outcomes of research projects
  • active participation in project meetings

What do we expect from you?

  • Master's degree, ongoing doctoral studies in a relevant field, Ph.D. completion is an advantage
  • excellent knowledge of English, active knowledge of Czech is an advantage
  • experience with laboratory work including sample processing, data analysis, and working with laboratory equipment
  • experience with conducting laboratory/container/field experiments is an advantage
  • publication activity, ability to write scientific articles, reports in English

What research experience do we require?

  • practical experience with soil and/or plant analysis
  • experience with managing research projects/international projects is an advantage
  • experience in presenting results/outcomes
  • ability for statistical data processing (knowledge of R studio/Statistica tools is an advantage)

What additional qualities do we value?

  • teamwork abilities
  • organizational skills and communicativeness
  • willingness for further education and eagerness to contribute to innovations in this field

What can we offer you?

  • 6 weeks of vacation
  • opportunity for professional education and development, qualification enhancement, courses, and training
  • support for work-life balance
  • meal allowance (Edenred Card/canteen)
  • discounted MultiSport card
  • ALIVE card, through which you can receive various discounts
  • opportunity to enjoy the benefits 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 meat, eggs, beer, wine, Christmas trees, etc.)
  • University nursery school, summer day camps for staff's children

Expected start: January 2026, or by agreement

Contract length: fixed term of 1 year with the possibility of extension

Workload: hours per week)

Place of work: Brno

Are you interested in joining the Soil Ecology Research Team at the Faculty of AgriSciences?

Apply for the selection process by 23th November 2025 by filling the application form and send us:

  • professional CV
  • cover letter
  • list of publications
  • overview of the most important research projects/outcomes

How do our selection processes work?

We look forward to seeing you

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