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Head of IT Office

CERGE-EI is 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 has long been ranked among the institutions producing the highest quality economic research. CERGE-EI connects education and cutting-edge research in all areas of theoretical and empirical economics, including areas related to economic development and public policies.

For the position of Head of IT Office, we are looking for a colleague who will become a solid part of the broader management of the institution and ensure the smooth operation of its IT. If you have demonstrable experience in team leadership, project management, in-depth knowledge of IT issues and you enjoy working in an international academic environment, we are looking for you.

What will you be responsible for?

Managing the overall IT operations, including strategic planning and budget oversight.
Leading a small and skilled team of IT specialists (6 people).
Collaborating with service providers at Charles University, the Czech Academy of Sciences, and external vendors for hardware, software, and licensing.
Preparing and administrating public IT tenders (including drafting tender documentation).
Driving IT development projects through project management, analysis, and hands-on implementation.
Overseeing IT security, including risk management, continuous updates of security policies, business continuity planning, disaster recovery plans, penetration testing, and security audits.
Supporting the development of our internal workflow system in collaboration with an external supplier.
Installing, configuring, and administrating Linux servers and associated system applications (e.g., radius, OSSEC HIDS, PWM portal, DNS, EPM, Postfix, Squid, stunnel, Veeam Backup, syslog).
Managing and developing core network systems (firewalls, routers, backbone switches, Wi-Fi, email gateway, Active Directory, Microsoft 365).
Acting as the organization’s Data Protection Coordinator (GDPR), in cooperation with the DPO at Charles University and relevant authorities at the Czech Academy of Sciences.
Maintaining comprehensive system and user documentation and ensuring knowledge transfer within the team.

What do we expect from you?

A university degree in a technical field.
Strong command of English for both written and spoken communication.
Proven managerial experience and project management skills.
Broad IT expertise, including security, networking, servers, applications, and backups.
In-depth knowledge of IT security, risk management, business continuity, NIS2 requirements, and GDPR compliance.
Hands-on experience with network management (configuration and troubleshooting).
Proficiency in administering server operating systems (Linux and Windows).
Independence, reliability, precision, and a systematic approach to work.
A proactive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to learn.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

What do we offer?

Full-time employment.
A one-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension to an indefinite period.
Meaningful and responsible work in a supportive and friendly environment.
The backing of a stable, internationally recognized academic institution.
Flexible working hours and occasional remote work.
Opportunities for professional training and personal development.
A central Prague location.
Five weeks of paid vacation plus additional personal development days.
Dog-friendly office environment.
Contribution toward a MultiSport card and other benefits.

Start date: Upon agreement.

Starting salary: CZK 80,000 per month (depending on education and experience) and semi-annual bonuses.

If you are interested, please send your CV and cover letter by May 31, 2025 to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please note: CERGE-EI reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any time without providing a reason.

By submitting your CV, you grant 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 (hereinafter referred to as the “Regulation” or “GDPR”), your consent to the processing of the personal data provided solely for the purpose of the respective recruitment process, and to the extent necessary for its smooth execution.

If an employment relationship is not established with you, your CV and all personal data obtained during the recruitment process will be immediately shredded/deleted after the process is concluded.

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IT INFRASTRUCTURE ADMINISTRATOR

We are looking for a colleague for the position of IT Infrastructure Administrator.

What will your job entail?

Responsibility for the installation, configuration and administration of Linux servers. The agenda also includes maintenance and administration of system tools and applications such as Gitlab, Nagios, Moodle, DokuWiki, helpdesk, VMware.
Participation in monitoring and administration of the infrastructure, including configurations of monitoring tools (e.g. Nagios, Flowmon).
Cooperation in the administration and development of backup (Veeam Backup) including configuration of backups and data recovery in the Linux server environment.
Ensuring the management and development of network infrastructure - firewalls, switches, routers, WiFi controllers, email gateways, anti-malware.
Active cooperation in the development of the Microsoft 365 environment within the Charles University ecosystem - management of users, licenses, security policies.
Cooperation with an external supplier on the development of an internal workflow system - collection of user requirements, supervision of technical implementation and testing.
Automation and orchestration of server infrastructure management (Ansible), management and optimization of the GitLab CI/CD pipeline, management and automation of SSL certificate issuance.
Ensuring IT security - cooperation in defining policies and emergency plans, penetration tests and audits, including ensuring compliance with legal requirements (e.g. NIS2), consultations on personal data protection (GDPR) within IT and the institution.
Participation in the development of the internal study information system in cooperation with the supplier, ensuring the technical implementation of exporting student data to the central SIMS registry.
Ensuring the configuration, maintenance and secure operation of Apache and Nginx web servers, MySQL database systems, DNS server management.
Managing the Google Workspace environment, including synchronization with Windows Active Directory.
Systematic documentation management and knowledge sharing within the IT team, user training.

What do we expect from you?

University degree in a technical field, or adequate experience.
Knowledge of English for communication with foreign colleagues (written and oral).
Broad overview of IT: security, networks, servers, applications, backups.
Good knowledge of IT security, NIS2 and GDPR.
Practical experience with network administration and troubleshooting.
Good knowledge of configuration and administration of Linux server operating systems (Oracle Linux, Ubuntu), knowledge of Windows Server is an advantage.
Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Bash, Python, PHP).
Experience with creating online documentation (e.g. Wiki).
Experience with the Git version control system is an advantage.
Independence, reliability, diligence and 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.

Start date: Upon agreement.

Starting full-time salary: CZK 50,000–55,000 per month (depending on education and experience).

If you are interested, please send your CV and cover letter by May 31, 2025 to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please note: CERGE-EI reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any time without providing a reason.

If an employment relationship is not established with you, your CV and all personal data obtained during the recruitment process will be immediately shredded/deleted after the process is concluded.

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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 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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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 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. 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.