We are looking for an Assistant Professor specializing in forest ecology for an academic position at the Department of Forest Ecology at the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology.
Our department focuses on a wide range of ecological topics (primary and secondary production, ecological stability and biodiversity) in the landscape. We are interested in relationships between organisms and their environment, climate, substances and humans. The department is primarily research-oriented, as demonstrated by its prestigious results, but we also enjoy teaching and learning. We work on projects with a number of domestic and international partners, with significant practical impact.
What will your responsibilities be?
- Delivering lectures, practical classes and field trips in the fields of forest ecology, forestry, arboriculture, integrated nature conservation, and game management; coordinating an elective course related to global climate change, the microclimate of forest stands and the phenology of forest tree species
- Contributing to lectures delivered in Czech and English
- Supervising, consulting on and reviewing students’ final theses
- Examining students and assessing their knowledge
- Developing educational, scientific, research and creative activities in the relevant field, particularly global climate change, the microclimate of forest stands and the phenology of forest tree species
- Actively participating in research projects and grant activities
- Publishing results in professional and scientific journals and presenting them at conferences and seminars
- Engaging in activities related to the university’s third mission
- Regular fieldwork (data collection and checking, maintenance and management of sensors)
What do we expect from you?
- University degree at doctoral level (Ph.D.) in forest ecology, forestry, nature conservation, forest phytology or botany
- Experience with teaching in Czech and English, and the ability to publish in English
- Experience supervising students’ final theses, at least in the role of a consultant
- Experience participating in research projects and grant activities
- Publication record demonstrated by relevant outputs
- Experience working with R
- Excellent command of Czech and the ability to publish in English
- Computer literacy (MS Office, searching subject-specific databases)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, independently solve research tasks and take responsibility for assigned areas
- Proactive and responsible approach to work and a high level of engagement
- Attention to detail and reliability
- Organisational skills
- Driving licence (category B) and active driving experience
What research experience do we require?
- Experience working on projects related to monitoring forest stands (growth, microclimate and phenology)
What would be an advantage?
- Experience teaching and leading seminars or practical classes
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Positive and proactive approach, with the ability to propose new ideas and improve existing solutions
- Critical thinking
What can we offer you?
- Access to state-of-the-art laboratory and technical equipment
- Collaboration with international universities and research institutions
- Opportunity to pursue your own research projects and grants
- 8 weeks of annual leave
- Support for work-life balance
- Meal allowance (Edenred Card and meals in the university canteen)
- MultiSport card
- ITIC card offering various discounts
- Opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the university environment, including sports courses offered by the Centre for Sports Activities, the Counselling and Career Centre, the Botanical Garden and Arboretum, recreation centres, libraries and the purchase of university products (game meat, eggs, beer, wine, fish, etc.)
- University nursery school and summer day camps
- Subject to meeting the applicable conditions, a contribution towards selected retirement savings and long-term care insurance products
Number of vacancies: 1
Expected start date: 1 January 2027 or by agreement
Contract duration: fixed-term contract for 3 years, with the possibility of extension
Employment level: 0.7 FTE (28 hours per week)
Place of work: Brno
Are you interested? Apply for the selection procedure by 23 November 2026 and send us:
- Your professional CV
- Cover letter
- List of publications
- Overview of your academic teaching experience
How does our selection process work? orlz.mendelu.cz/jak-u-nas-probihaji-vyberova-rizeni
We look forward to hearing from you!