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IT Operations & Development Manager
Become the leader of the IT department 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 management 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 operation of IT throughout the organization, including conceptual management and budget management.
• Lead a small, well-coordinated team of IT specialists (6 other colleagues).
• Communicate and collaborate 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 procurements (including the creation of tender documentation) in cooperation with the relevant department.
• Ensure and be responsible for IT security, creation and updating of security policies, risk management, business continuity plans, emergency scenarios, penetration testing and audits.
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Ensure the management and development of network infrastructure in cooperation with the supplier - firewalls, switches, routers, WiFi controllers, email gateways, anti-malware, Microsoft 365.
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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 skills in project management.
• 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: 80,000 CZK per month (depending on education and experience).
Start date: by agreement.
Send your CV and motivation letter by 15. 6. 2025 to the email
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 shredded/deleted immediately after its completion if an employment relationship is not concluded with you.
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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: September 1, 2025
Application deadline: June 25, 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 June 25, 2025 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
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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Economic Institute Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic:
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 June 15, 2025 to the address Personální oddělení, EKÚ AV ČR, Politických vězňů 7, 111 21 Praha 1, or in electronic form to the e-mail address
Starting date by agreement.
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.
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BUILDING ADMINISTRATOR
We are CERGE-EI, a joint workplace of the Center for Economic Research and Doctoral Studies of Charles University and the Institute of Economics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, v.v.i. and have long been ranked among the institutions producing the highest quality economic research. We connect education and cutting-edge research in all areas of theoretical and empirical economics, including areas related to economic development and public policies.
We are currently looking for a technically focused colleague to join the Building Management Department team with responsibility for the management and maintenance of our institute's headquarters, Schebka Palace, a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.
Your experience in ensuring the maintenance and repair of buildings is valued.
What will your job entail?
- cooperation in ensuring maintenance and repairs of the building, including negotiations with suppliers providing service activities in the building
- coordination of a team of 2 maintenance workers and 1 cleaner
- providing cleaning services beyond the scope of regular cleaning
- handling the requirements of other departments (internal service workplace)
- purchasing equipment and small assets, including market research
- participating in ensuring fire protection in the building
What do we need from you?
- Secondary education, ideally in a technical field
- practical experience with maintenance and repairs of buildings
- NV 194/2022 Coll. (formerly Decree 50/78 §6 to 1000V) an advantage
- knowledge of the English language an advantage
- knowledge of working on a PC (Word, Excel, e-mail)
- customer-oriented approach
What can we offer you?
- interesting and responsible work with a variety of tasks and a high level of independence in a listed building of a stable institution of world renown
- work in a friendly environment
- workplace in the center of Prague
- support for education, including language courses
- working hours of 30 to 40 hours per week
- employment contract for a year with the possibility of extension
- flexible working hours
- 5 weeks of vacation + additional personal development days
- employee benefits (especially a flat-rate meal voucher, contribution to the MultiSport card, contribution to retirement savings products, employee discounts and more)
- starting possible by agreement
- full-time starting salary in the range of 40,000 CZK - 45,000 CZK/month gross, depending on education and experience
How do you know that you are a good fit for us?
Do you have a technical education, are you independent, can you organize your work and communicate with different types of people? Do you like to use your knowledge of the English language?
Then do not hesitate to send your CV and motivation letter by 15. 7. 2025 to email
We look forward to seeing you!
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 progress.
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.
