Senior researcher in the field of socio-economic sciences within the strategic project Spa Research Centre

• Independent management of a scientific team (up to 5 persons), management of research activities in the field of socio-economic sciences,
• Responsibility for the proper implementation of project activities in the socio-economic part of the project, meeting project objectives, milestones and monitoring indicators in accordance with the project methodological documentation and project schedule,
• Management of the resources (financial, information, material and technical) entrusted to the authority,
• Cooperation with the project, finance, HR and administration departments,
• Active communication and collaboration with all stakeholders in the projects - the research teams, managers and researchers of the partner institutions involved, the funder, the founder,
• Monitoring development trends, searching for new scientific research opportunities, submitting proposals for innovations in the field of scientific research.

• Work in a forward-looking organisation,
• Financial evaluation 58 000 - 65 000 CZK/month. depending on level of experience and expertise
• Responsible, independent and varied work, the opportunity to participate in the management of a large strategic project,
• Stable employment on a full-time contract for the duration of the project with the prospect of transferring to permanent employment,
• Flexible working hours, home office option,
• Possibility of cooperation on other projects,
• Support for further education (including language courses), personal development,
• Foreign conferences, training,
• 5 weeks of vacation, interesting employee benefits.

• University degree (min. master's degree) in economics or sociology,
• Experience of leading a small team or research/development projects,
• Knowledge of Czech language at the level of a native speaker and knowledge of English at the level of min. B1,
• Proactive approach, independence in solving tasks, responsibility, diligence,
• Mental toughness and readiness for high workload,
• Very good communication skills - ability to communicate across organizations, scientific teams, constructive problem solving skills, teamwork, presentation skills.

Advantage:

• Active publishing,
• Knowledge of a research or academic environment,
• Knowledge of the operating conditions of a public research institution
• Knowledge of public procurement issues,
• Experience of independently obtaining grant funding in research,
• Orientation in the spa industry.

Entry by appointment (ideally from 1.9.2024).

For informal questions about this position, please contact Ing. Alina Huseynli, MBA - Director of the Institute of Spa and Balneology, v.v.i.: huseynli@i-lab.cz

Please send your application with a motivation letter and structured CV to the e-mail address ferencova@i-lab.cz by 31 August 2024 at the latest. The e-mail should be marked as "SELECTION PROCEDURE - Senior Fellow in the field of socio-economic sciences" in the subject line . On the basis of the submitted CVs, selected candidates will be invited for an interview on a rolling basis.

By submitting the above document, you consent (in accordance with Act No. 110/2019 Coll.) to the processing of the personal data provided by you in the context of this selection procedure. The consent is valid until revoked, which must be done in writing.

The Institute of Spa and Balneology, v.v.i., reserves the right not to fill the position.