Výběrová řízení

The Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Republic, v. v. i. (the IP) is a public research institution engaged in research in the field of philosophy and related scientific disciplines. The IP, which is the largest workplace in the humanities and social sciences within the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, is made up of more than 200 employees with the common goal of developing international knowledge and strengthening national identity awareness through a critical examination of the history of Czech countries and the Central European Area.

Do you have excellent organizational and communication skills? Do you have the desire to support the activities of scientific teams? If so, we welcome your application for the position:

                                          Project Assistant  (part-time time)

As the Project Assistant you will perform the following tasks:

• support the principal investigator (PI) and the research team with the implementation of the project. Tasks include: project documentation and record-keeping, correspondence with external partners (Czech and English), and logistical tasks to ensure a well-running project (e.g., requesting proposals and cost estimates, purchasing supplies and communication with suppliers, inventory management)
• interface between the Project and project partners: the Institute of Philosophy (IP), co-operators, GA ČR and other entities;
• assist the PI and team members with purchase orders and with activities connected to hosting international meetings and business travel;
• assist the PI in monitoring the progress of the project;
• assist the PI in reporting periodically on the status of the project to GA ČR;
• assist the PI with monitoring the project budget;
• provide support to the PI, Exhibition Coordinator, and research team in the organisation and coordination of project activities, including events for academics, events for the general public, and publication, dissemination and promotion of project outputs (workshops, conferences, exhibitions, etc.);
• performance of other duties of similar nature directly connected to the project implementation.

What we expect:

• excellent organisational skills;
• excellent communication skills;
• responsible attitude to work, diligent and reliable;
• ability to work independently;
• very good ability to communicate in English (at least on the level of B2)
• excellent command of Czech language (spoken / written);
• experience of administration or coordination of publicly funded projects is an advantage;
• knowledge of the academic environment and the functioning of institutions like the GA ČR welcome;
• experience with projects that have involved PR events, exhibitions, lectures and conferences is advantage.

What we offer you:

• part-time job in the range of 0.5 FTE (equivalent to 20 hours per week) or 0,7 FTE (equivalent to 28 hours per week) position – we are looking for 2 posions, and we can combine these two position – depending on your preference;
• a fixed-term contract of 1 year (with the possibility of renewal according to the mutual agreement);
• 34-36 thousand CZK gross monthly salary (for full -time job and proprionate to the experience profile of the candidate);
• participation in the implementation of prestigious project with high public profile;
• collegial atmosphere in an international team;
• employee benefits: up to 5 weeks of vacation, up to 8 days of sick leave, meal allowance, flexible performance of work duties, possibility of language training;
• Work at a prestigious scientific institution in the historical centre of Prague.

Start of work: as soon as possible

If you are interested, please submit an application containing a structured CV and a letter of motivation both in Czech and English by email to zakostelecka@flu.cas.cz.

Selected candidates will be contacted and invited to an interview.