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The rector of Charles University invites applications for the position of
Assistant Professor at CERGE, Charles University

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:            January 1, 2025
Application deadline:          November 15, 2024

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 November 15, 2024 in paper form to the address
Personální oddělení CERGE Univerzity Karlovy, 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.

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.

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Call for positions of Researcher, Post-doctoral Researcher, and Junior Researcher
at the Economics Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences

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 November 29, 2024 to the address Personální oddělení, NHÚ AV ČR, 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. NHÚ AV ČR, v.v.i. reserves the right not to fill the listed position.

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Grant coordinator CERGE-EI

CERGE-EI is a joint workplace of the Center for Economic Research and Doctoral Studies of Charles University and the National Economic Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v.v.i. and has long been ranked among the institutions producing the highest quality economic research. CERGE-EI combines education and cutting-edge research in all areas of theoretical and empirical economics, including areas related to economic development and public policy.

We are looking for a colleague for the position of grant coordinator responsible for the administration of grant and other subsidy projects in the economic research areas of the institution.

Job description:

  • administrative provision and management of the agenda of domestic and foreign research grants and public competitions (applications, interim and final reports);
  • management of project components;
  • partial tasks in the preparation and administration of institutional projects;
  • participates in the financial management of projects and financial reporting

Requirements:

  • positive attitude to work, flexibility, willingness to learn
  • analytical and systemic thinking, care and attention to detail
  • English language at a communicative level (both spoken and written)
  • excellent communication skills and user knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • the ability to work independently and in a team
  • experience in the field of administration and financing of grant projects is welcome
  • complete high school education with high school diploma

We offer:

  • full-time, if necessary, the possibility of reducing it to 0.5
  • employment relationship for a fixed period of 1 year with the possibility of extension for an indefinite period
  • responsible and interesting work in a pleasant team
  • background of a stable and prestigious scientific research and educational workplace
  • time flexibility, possibility of occasional work from home
  • the possibility of professional education and personal development
  • workplace in the center of Prague
  • vacation of 5 weeks + personal development days
  • contribution to the MultiSport card and other benefits

Entry possible by agreement, starting salary in the range of CZK 40,000 - 50,000, depending on education and experience.

Send your CV, motivation letter and contact persons who can provide work references by November 30, 2024 to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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CERGE-EI reserves the right to cancel the tender without giving any 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 personal data provided exclusively for the purposes of the given selection procedure, to the extent necessary for its smooth progress.

Your CV and all your personal data obtained during this selection process will be shredded/deleted immediately after its completion in the event that an employment relationship is not concluded with you.