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IT Operations & Development Manager

Become the leader of the IT Office of a prestigious research institution.

We are looking for an experienced and technically proficient colleague for the position of IT Operations & Development Manager, who is not afraid to take responsibility for the development and operation of key infrastructure in the environment of a prestigious research institution.

Your task will not only be to lead a small team of IT professionals, but also to shape the technological vision, manage development projects and keep our infrastructure secure, modern and efficient. If you are attracted by the combination of development and administration on the technical side of things, project management and cooperation in an international academic environment, you are the one we are looking for.

WHAT WILL YOUR JOB DO?

Develop the IT environment.
Ensure smooth IT operations throughout the organization, including conceptual management and budget management.
Lead a small, well-coordinated team of IT specialists (another 5 colleagues).
Communicate and cooperate with partners from Charles University, the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, and external suppliers of hardware, software, services, and licenses.
Prepare and administer IT public contracts (including the creation of tender documentation) in cooperation with the relevant office.
Ensure and be responsible for IT security, the creation and updating of security policies, risk management, business continuity plans, disaster scenarios, penetration testing, and audits.
Ensure the management and development of network infrastructure in cooperation with the supplier - firewalls, switches, routers, WiFi controllers, email gateways, anti-malware, Microsoft 365.
Maintain system documentation and build know-how in the team.

WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM YOU?

University degree in a technical field.
Excellent knowledge of English for communication with foreign colleagues (written and oral).
Proven managerial experience and project management skills.
Broad overview of IT: security, networks, servers, applications, backups.
Good knowledge of IT security, risk management, business continuity, NIS2 and GDPR.
Practical experience with network administration and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of server operating systems administration (Linux, Windows).
Independence, reliability, diligence and a systematic approach.
Willingness to learn new things and a positive attitude to work.
Excellent communication skills and team spirit.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Full-time with a one-year employment contract with the possibility of extension for an indefinite period.
Interesting and responsible work in a friendly and professional environment.
The background of a stable institution of world renown.
Flexible working hours and the possibility of occasional work from home.
Support for professional education and personal growth.
Workplace right in the center of Prague.
5 weeks of vacation + additional personal development days.
Dog-friendly offices.
Contribution to the MultiSport card and other benefits.

Starting salary: 90,000 CZK per month + semi-annual bonuses depending on results

Starting date: by agreement.

Send your CV and motivation letter including two references by October 2, 2025 to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

CERGE-EI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to the principles of equal treatment.

CERGE-EI reserves the right to cancel the selection procedure without giving a reason.

By sending your CV, you give CERGE-EI, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (hereinafter referred to as the “Regulation” or “GDPR”), consent to the processing of the personal data provided solely for the purposes of the given selection procedure, to the extent necessary for its smooth running.

Your CV and all your personal data obtained during this selection procedure will be destroyed/deleted immediately after its completion if an employment relationship is not concluded with you.

The rector of Charles University announces a selection procedure for filling

two positions of Assistant Professor

Workplace: Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education, Charles University
Position: Assistant Professor
Salary: According to the internal wage regulations of Charles University
Workload: 1,0
Expected start date: 1x January 1, 2025 and 1x September 1, 2026
Application deadline: October 30, 2025

Requirements:
university degree in economics, mathematical economics, or a closely related discipline,
good command of the field of microeconomics and econometrics,
attained Ph.D. degree an advantage,
ability to publish in scientific journals,
English proficiency.

Required documents:
letter of application (in English, signed),
professional CV (in English),
overview of research, pedagogical and publication activities (possibly as part of CV),
copy of documents demonstrating attained education,
two letters of recommendation (signed and sent by the recommending persons).

Application procedure:
Please deliver your complete application by October 30, 2025 in paper form to the address
Personální oddělení Univerzity Karlovy CERGE, Politických vězňů 7, 111 21 Praha 1, or in electronic form to the e‑mail address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The first round of the selection procedure will be conducted without applicants’ presence in the form of evaluation of applications by the selection committee. In the second round, the selection committee will perform interviews with selected candidates, which can be conducted online upon candidate’s justified request using an appropriate communication technology.

Each applicant will be duly informed whether she or he has been selected for the position.
The selection procedure may be canceled or repeated.

CERGE-EI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to the principles of equal treatment.

We hereby inform you that our organization will process your personal data for the purpose of selecting a suitable employee and arranging an employment contract. We will only process your personal data to the extent necessary for the implementation of measures involving mutual negotiations and candidates evaluation by our organization prior to arranging an employment contract. We will only process your personal data for the duration of the selection process, which will not exceed two months. When processing your personal data, we will provide sufficient protection and will not share it with any other legal or natural persons. We further inform you that you have the following rights with respect to your personal data: right of access, correction, deletion, and restriction of processing.

Call for positions of Researcher, Post-doctoral Researcher, and Junior Researcher

Requirements:
- university degree in economics, mathematical economics, or related discipline (Ph.D. degree in case of Researcher or Post-doctoral researcher application)
- demonstrated ability to publish in scientific journals (Researcher) and pursue research in Economics (Post-doctoral or Junior Researcher)
- English proficiency

Please deliver your letter of application (signed) along with your CV (in English) including an overview of your publication activities, photocopies of your study diplomas, and two letters of recommendation (signed) by October 30, 2025 to the address Personální oddělení, EKÚ AV ČR, v.v.i., Politických vězňů 7, 111 21 Praha 1, or in electronic form to the e-mail address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Starting date by agreement.

EKÚ AV ČR, v.v.i., is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to the principles of equal treatment.

EKÚ AV ČR, v.v.i. reserves the right not to fill the listed position.