Technical Assistant in the Soil Biochemistry lab

Institute of Soil Biology and Biogeochemistry

Biogeochemistry Section

Soil Biochemistry

Employment contract

Institute of Soil Biology and Biogeochemistry (https://www.upb.cas.cz/en/structure/biogeochemistry/) is seeking for a motivated individual with a curiosity for soil processes and a strong inclination towards laboratory and field work related to soil organic matter, soil biology and chemistry, or related environmental disciplines.

The successful candidate will
• perform a variety of soil physical and chemical analyses 
• accompany field campaigns for collection of samples and maintenance of experiments 
• manage accruing data 

The ideal candidate should have 
• a university degree, previous laboratory experience
• organizational skills, reliability, and a sense of responsibility
• the ability to fluently communicate in English 
• good interpersonal skills and effective time management 
• B driving licence 
• routine in the use of the Microsoft Office work package 

• Interesting and challenging work 
• 5 weeks of paid holiday yearly (for 1 FTE)
• Subsidized lunches in our own canteen
• Standard health insurance and social security
• Benefits from Social fund 
• Working in a stable, prestigious research institution of international importance
• Welcome service and further support for foreigners (HR Award)
• Friendly & stimulating international working environment
• Work-life balance in a middle-sized university city offering options for outdoor, sport & cultural activities
• Free language classes (Czech for foreigners, English for Czechs)
• Opportunity to take part in mentoring programmes as a mentor or a mentee
• Concessionary services at the contractual operator and bank

The position is initially limited to 1 year, with the possibility for prolongation.  We offer full-time position (time reduction possible), start date as soon as possible.

The Biology Centre is located in České Budějovice (2 hours south of the capital Prague), a middle-sized city with ca. 100K inhabitants, relaxed atmosphere, over 750 years of tradition and a breathtaking countryside around. Both the town and the surrounding countryside provide numerous opportunities for research and leisure activities. There is also a growing international expert community at the Biology Centre CAS (BC CAS) and the University of South Bohemia (USB). In addition, the living costs are still low by international standards. Check out our Guide for Expats (https://www.bc.cas.cz/en/employees) to read about life in the city and the Czech Republic.

The Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences holds the HR Award. Our selection process meets European standards for recruitment of researchers (https://www.bc.cas.cz/en/employees/candidates/otm-r/) and we provide our employees from abroad with welcome service (visa application, administration, relocation & settlement support). Gender equality plan (https://www.bc.cas.cz/en/about-us/gender-equality) has been accepted in 2022.

Applications, consisting of a cover letter and a CV including a summary of previous work experience and education, should be submitted via the REPLY button below.

For additional information please contact Dr. Gerrit Angst gerrit.angst@bc.cas.cz