Výběrová řízení

The Center for Environmental and Technology Ethics - Prague (CETE-P), funded by the Horizon Europe programme ERA Chairs and based at the Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences, is looking for a colleague to implement and develop communication and public relations activities.

Are you interested in working for a new international research centre in humanities? Do you have good communication, editorial and media skills? If so, please do not hesitate to apply for this job.

Responsibilities

We have a well-defined communication strategy, established channels, valuable experience and a great research & support team. What will your role involve?

• Coordinating PR activities related to events such as workshops, conferences, and lectures, including media liaison
• Identifying and exploiting media opportunities to promote CETE-P, engaging with journalists and stakeholders
• Working closely with the project team to achieve our communication objectives
• Creating content for our Newsletter, social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn), and press releases
• Administering CETE-P website, overseeing both content and web design development
• Collaborating with external graphic designers and photographers to produce visual material
• Minor graphic design work (creating posters and banners in Canva and other tools)
• Assisting with production tasks for research events (distributing posters at partner institutions, coordinating video/audio recording etc.)
• Participating in regular project team meetings
• Ensuring compliance with the EU’s guidelines for CETE-P communication activities

Requirements

• Proficiency in written/spoken English and Czech (approx. C1 level)
• Interest in promoting themes related to environmental and technological ethics
• Familiarity with media environments
• Previous work experience in media, communications, and/or dissemination of scientific research results

We offer

• Part-time position (0,5 FTE/20 hours per week)
• Work contract for 1 year (with a 3-month probation period) with the possibility of extension for up to 3 years (until December 2027)
• Professionally stimulating and friendly work environment
• Employee benefits: up to 5 weeks of vacation, up to 8 days of sick leave, meal allowance, pension contribution, flexible performance of work duties, language training
• Office space located in the historical centre of Prague (Celetná street)
• IT equipment
• Start upon agreement (in January 2025 at the latest)

How to apply

Please submit your professional CV and Cover Letter to the HR manager Petra Zakostelecká at zakostelecka@flu.cas.cz

About CETE-P and the Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences

CETE-P is a research centre based at the Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague, which conducts research on the nexus between environmental and technology ethics. It has been established through the EU funded Horizon Europe project Nr. 101086898 led by prof. Mark Coeckelbergh. For more information about the project please check out: https://cetep.eu.

The Institute of Philosophy of the Czech Academy of Sciences is a publicly funded research institution, conducting research in key areas of philosophy and related humanities. It is the largest humanities institute affiliated with the Czech Academy of Sciences. The Institute has a vibrant international research community and hosts prestigious research projects supported by European funding schemes such as ERC, Horizon Europe or COST. It is located at the very heart of the historical centre of Prague. For more information about the Institute: https://www.flu.cas.cz/en/.