Assistant Professor for the Department of Applied and Landscape Ecology

Academic Staff Member - Assistant Professor for the Department of Applied and Landscape Ecology

Research field:circular (waste) management, landscape and environmental protection and sustainability

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 was founded in 1990 in response to the society-wide need for comprehensive knowledge of the agriculturally used landscape with the intention of sustainable development. The members of the department guarantee the Bachelor's and Master's study program in Agroecology. The department's research priorities are landscape research in various contexts, landscape engineering and environmental safety. The department carries out a wide range of experimental activities in the field and in laboratories and operates a water management and pedagogical laboratory including a hydraulic circuit.

What will be your job role?

  • teaching subjects focused on circular issues, environmental protection and sustainability
  • teaching in Czech and English
  • supervision of bachelor and diploma theses
  • publishing in the form of bibliometric and non-bibliometric results in the field of circular/waste management
  • cooperation in the preparation and solution of scientific research and development projects

What are our requirements?

  • a university degree at Ph.D. level in Applied and Landscape Ecology or related field
  • ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • communication and organisational skills and an interest in teaching and research work at the university
  • ability to work with MS Office, especially statistical data analysis
  • teaching experience - including direct teaching
  • experience in project work

Required research experience:

  • experience working on projects related to circular/waste management
  • experience in field research - data collection
  • publications in the field

What else do we appreciate?

  • pedagogical minimum

What can we offer you?

  • career growth
  • 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

Job status: 0,6 (24 hours per week)

Expected start: January 2025

Employment contract: fixed term till 31.12.2027

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 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 December 7th supported by:

  • professional CV
  • cover letter
  • list of publications
  • overview of academic teaching

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We look forward to meeting you!