SOÚ – job vacancy – Project Manager for Open Science II and Other Projects

The Institute of Sociology of the Czech Academy of Sciences is announcing a call for applications for the position of Project Manager in the Czech Social Science Data Archive (CSSDA) department.

The deadline for applications is October 31, 2025. For more information and detailed instructions, please see the job advertisement here (in Czech only).

Job Description:

  • Administrative and organizational support for the Open Science II (OP JAK) and CSSDA/ESS-CZ (LM) projects, with involvement in additional projects starting in 2026
  • Coordination of project activities and communication with the project team and external partners
  • Preparation of materials for monitoring reports, payment requests, project amendments, and other mandatory project documentation
  • Supporting project leadership in managing and achieving project objectives
  • Collaboration with the financial department

We Offer:

  • Employment: until the end of 2025 – part-time (0.7 FTE), from January 2026 – possibility of full-time (1.0 FTE)
  • Start date: immediate or by agreement
  • Workplace: Prague, with possibility of remote work (home office)
  • Contract duration: fixed-term for 1 year, with possibility of extension
  • Work in a stable institution and the opportunity to contribute to the development of Open Science in the Czech Republic
  • Benefits: 5 weeks of vacation, meal allowance, contribution to pension insurance, language courses, sick days, MultiSport card

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in project management
  • Proficiency in English
  • Experience in administration of publicly funded projects (e.g., OP JAK, OP VVV, TAČR, GAČR, Horizon) is an advantage
  • Excellent organizational skills, independence, and responsibility
  • Ability to communicate effectively within the team and with external partners

Last updated on October 21, 2025