Project Researcher I specialising in woodbased composite materials

Brno - Czech Republic

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Non-academic position at the Department of Wood Science and Wood Technology Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology

Research area: Wood-based composites

The departmetn has long been engaged in researching the properties of wood wood-based materials wood processing technologies and the construction of wooden buildings. Its activities touch upon all areas related to the processing and utilization of wood from traditional crafts to Industry 4.0. In developing new materials methods and technologies we draw upon cutting-edge scientific results but we are not afraid to learn from history. We tackle major projects in collaboration with foreign institutions and Czech and multinational companies primarily through projects TAČR GAČR Interreg Europe Horizon Europe and NAKI.

What will your job responsibilities be

Development and testing of biocomposite mixture recipes
Analysis and testing of various types of wood particles vermiculite and other additives for biocomposite mixtures
Analyzing the influence of different component ratios on the resulting physical mechanical and insulating properties of boards
Studying interactions between individual components of the mixture
Preparing scientific publications reports and presentations related to the research
Active participation in professional conferences seminars and promoting research results
Providing administrative and technical support for research projects

What do we expect from you

Bachelors/Masters degree in Wood Engineering Wood Processing Technology and Management or a related field
Excellent command of the Czech language ability to publish in English
Experience working in a laboratory including sample processing data analysis and working with laboratory equipment
Basic knowledge of composite material production
Basic knowledge of testing composite materials and subsequent statistical processing of measured data
Experience from foreign internships and active participation in conferences
Commitment to solving research projects experience with grant funding

What research experience do we require

Thesis or other experience in research in the field of composite materials

What can we offer you

Work in the modern Josef Ressl Research Center in Útěchov
6 weeks of vacation
Opportunities for professional training and development qualification enhancement courses and training
Support for work-life balance
Meal contribution (Edenred Card/canteen)
Discounted MultiSport card
ALIVE ID card which allows you to access various discounts
Access to the benefits of the university environment such as sports courses at the Center for Sports Activities Counseling and Career Center Botanical Garden and Arboretum recreational 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 products and long-term care insurance

Number of vacancies: 1

Expected start date: April 2026

Duration of employment: Fixed term of 3 years

Workload: 0.4 (16 hours a week)

Place of work: Brno

Are you interested and want to become part of the research team at the Department of Wood Science and Wood Technology

Apply for the selection process by 1 April 2026 and send us:

Professional CV
Cover letter

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Non-academic position at the Department of Wood Science and Wood Technology Faculty of Forestry and Wood TechnologyResearch area: Wood-based compositesThe departmetn has long been engaged in researching the properties of wood wood-based materials wood processing technologies and the construction of ...