Non-academic Staff Member - Project Researcher for the Department of Geology and Soil Science
Research field: arboriculture, soil science
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 Geology and Pedology operates in terms of its own and supporting scientific disciplines. The wide range of its professional focus results primarily in the applied concept of science in the fields of geology, pedology and archaeology, with overlap into supporting and derived disciplines such as biology, biochemistry, micromorphology, hydrogeology and hydropedology, etc. The team seeks to interpret these disciplines in an environmental context with implications for forestry, landscape and arboriculture.
Participation in the project "Tools to support the delivery of tree ecosystem services and increase the resilience of existing plantations", project code SS07020299.
What will be your job role?
- measurement of soil and water regime parameters, data preparation and processing
- installation of soil properties sensors and their operation, maintenance, export and processing for analysis
- soil sampling
- independent solving assigned research tasks in the project
- preparation and implementation of field and laboratory work
- processing and editing of data obtained
- active participation in the preparation of annual periodic reports and final report
What are our requirements?
- completed bachelor's degree in the required field (e.g. arboriculture, forestry, agriculture, pedology, geography, etc.)
- active knowledge of the Czech language
- active knowledge of English
- ability to publish results in both Czech and English
- interest in scientific research work at the university
- ability to work independently and in a team
- ability to communicate effectively
Required research experience:
- experience in solving scientific research tasks in the scientific field
What else do we appreciate?
- ability to work together to achieve common and individual goals
What can we offer you?
- an environment in which you can realise yourself and which is open to innovation
- 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: 0,2 (8 hours per week)
Expected start: October 2024
Employment contract: fixed term till 30.06.2026
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 Tato e-mailová adresa je chráněna před spamboty. Pro její zobrazení musíte mít povolen Javascript. with the title of the position in the subject line of the e-mail by October 13th 2024 supported by:
- professional CV
- cover letter
- list of publications
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We look forward to meeting you!