Careers
Call for positions of Researcher, Post-doctoral Researcher and Junior Researcher
Requirements:
- university degree in economics, mathematical economics or a related discipline (Ph.D. degree in case of Researcher or Postdoctoral researcher application)
- demonstrated ability to publish in scientific journals (Researcher) and pursue research in Economics (Postdoctoral 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 August 6, 2026 to the address Personální oddělení, EKÚ AV ČR, Politických vězňů 7, 110 00 Praha 1, or in electronic form to the e-mail address
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.
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.
Alumni program Coordinator
FOR PART-TIME (0.5 FTE)
CERGE-EI is a joint workplace of the Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education of Charles University and the Economics Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences. We are consistently ranked among the top institutions producing high-quality economic research in the region. We combine world-class research with education across all fields of theoretical and empirical economics, including economic development and public policy topics.
We are looking for a colleague for the position of alumni program coordinator in PR, with excellent knowledge of English, for a part-time position of 20 hours per week.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Supporting the Development & PR Department and coordinating the CERGE-EI alumni program — an international community of approximately 1,000 alumni working in more than 40 countries around the world.
- planning, organizing, and coordinating existing alumni program activities throughout the year (events, workshops, and regional meetings)
- regular communication with alumni, preparing and distributing newsletters, managing the alumni groups on LinkedIn and Facebook
- coordination and updates of alumni database
- coordinating the Alumni Give Back fundraising campaign
- strengthening relationships with current and future alumni, collecting feedback, identifying needs, and seeking new opportunities for alumni engagement in the institution’s activities
- supporting activities related to the career development of students and alumni
- preparing materials for the website, materials for social media posts, and video content
- monitoring and analyzing trends in given area
What knowledge and skills are required ?
- reliability, independence, and the ability to work in a small team
- excellent organizational and communication skills, especially in coordinating alumni events
- a proactive and helpful approach, and willingness to learn new things
- very good command of English
- proficiency in MS Office and common digital tools
- motivation to work in an international academic environment
What else do we value ?
- previous experience in a scientific or educational institution or a non-profit organization
- innovation, creativity, and enthusiasm for activities with a social impact
What we offer ?
- work in a prestigious international academic institution in the center of Prague
- varied and creative work
- a friendly team and an inspiring working environment
- opportunities for professional growth and development
- competitive remuneration and benefits
- part-time position, 0.5 FTE
- one-year employment contract with the possibility of extension
- part-time starting salary 20,000 – 25,000 CZK, depending on education and experience
- starting date by agreement
If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements, please send your CV and a cover letter by July 31, 2026, to
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 process without giving a reason.
By sending your CV, you grant CERGE-EI consent to process the provided personal data exclusively for the purposes of the given selection process, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
Your CV and all personal data obtained during this selection process will be shredded/deleted immediately after its conclusion if no employment relationship is established.
