Academic Researcher II with Focus on Microbiology and Food Science
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Job Location:
Brno - Czech Republic
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Academic Research Position at the Department of Food Technology Faculty of AgriSciences
Research Area: microbiology and food technology
The Department of Food Technology at the Faculty of AgriSciences of MENDELU focuses on the complete process of processing agricultural raw materials into food emphasizing their quality safety and innovations. The main areas of specialization are divided into four sections: 1. Processing of Animal Products: Production and evaluation of meat meat products milk dairy products eggs and honey. 2. Processing of Plant Products: Processing technology of cereals fruits vegetables and other plant commodities. 3. Quality and safety: Laboratory and sensory control ensuring hygiene standards and food chain safety. 4. Human Nutrition. The workplace has pilot plants at MENDELU and now operates a modern Lifestyle Counseling Center connecting technological knowledge with human nutrition under the patronage of SPV.
What will your job involve
- conducting research experiments in the field of microbiology and food technology
- collection analysis and processing of data from laboratory and field studies
- preparation of scientific publications reports and presentations related to the research project
- participation in professional conferences seminars and popularization of research results
- ensuring administrative and technical support for research projects
- active participation in project meetings and preparation of grant applications
What do we expect from you
- Ph.D. degree focusing on microbiology and food technology
- excellent knowledge of Czech and English
- experience working in a laboratory including sample processing data analysis and working with laboratory equipment
- publishing activities in the field of microbiology and food technology
- the ability to write scientific articles reports and project applications
- active participation in solving research projects experience with grant funding
What research experience do we require
- experience working on projects related to microbiology and food technology
experience with field research data collection
What additional skills will we appreciate
- ability to communicate effectively
- attention to detail and organizational skills
- interest in food quality issues human nutrition education and involvement in activities within the universitys third role
- willingness to contribute to innovations in this field
What can we offer you
- 6 weeks of vacation
- opportunities for professional training and development increasing qualifications courses and workshops
- support for work-life balance
- meal contribution (Edenred Card/canteen)
- discounted MultiSport card
- ALIVE card enabling you to access various discounts
- ppportunity to take advantage of university environment benefits such as sports courses from the Sports Activity Center Counseling and Career Center Botanical Garden and Arboretum recreation centers libraries and purchase of university products (game meat eggs beer wine Christmas trees etc.)
- University kindergarten summer day camps for employees children
- after three years of employment a contribution to selected retirement savings and long-term care insurance products
Expected Start Date: May 2026
Duration of Employment: Fixed term of 3 years
Workload: 0.5 (20 hours per week)
Place of Employment: Brno
Are you interested in becoming part of the research team at the Faculty of AgriSciences
Apply for the selection process by 9th April 2026 and send us:
- curriculum vitae
- cover letter
- list of publications
- overview of academic teaching
How do our selection processes work look forward to seeing you!
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Intelligence Community Experience
- Python
- Spss
- Microsoft Word
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Windows
- Stata
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
