Independent Professional Officer – Faculty of Social and Economic Studies (FSES) (Applications until 30 June 2026)
The Dean of the Faculty of Social and Economic Studies of Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem (the Employer) announces a selection procedure for the position of
Independent Professional Officer – FSES (Project Specialist)
Number of Vacancies / Position / Field of Activity
1 position – Independent Professional Officer / Project Specialist.
Job Description
- Identifying and monitoring grant and funding opportunities for the faculty’s research, educational, and development projects.
- Providing administrative and organizational support in the preparation of project and grant applications.
- Communicating with academic staff, project partners, and funding providers.
- Coordinating the collection of supporting documents and ensuring all necessary documentation for project submission and implementation.
- Supporting project teams during project implementation, including monitoring deadlines, fulfilling administrative requirements, and overseeing budget utilization.
- Assisting in the preparation of interim and final reports and other project outputs.
- Maintaining and archiving project documentation in accordance with funding providers’ requirements and the university’s internal regulations.
Requirements
- University degree, at least at the Bachelor’s level.
- Experience in the preparation, administration, or implementation of projects funded from national or European sources is an advantage.
- Advanced computer skills (MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
- Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
- Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Active command of English at a minimum level of B2 or higher.
- Independence, attention to detail, reliability, initiative, and a responsible approach to work.
Workload
Minimum 50% FTE.
Expected Start Date
1 September 2026 (or by agreement).
Employment Contract
Fixed-term employment contract with the possibility of extension to a permanent contract.
Place of Work
Faculty of Social and Economic Studies, Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem
Moskevská 54, 400 96 Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic
Working Conditions / Career Development Opportunities
Opportunities for professional development, further education, and qualification enhancement through professional training courses, seminars, conferences, and international mobility programmes. Salary conditions are governed by the Internal Salary Regulations of Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem.
Information on the Selection Procedure and Selection Criteria
The selection procedure will consist of:
- An initial assessment of submitted application materials, which must form part of the application.
- If applicable, a second-round personal interview with shortlisted candidates.
Personal interviews with selected candidates will take place on 21 July 2026 or 22 July 2026. The exact date and time will be specified in the invitation to the selection procedure.
All applicants will be informed of the outcome no later than 10 days after the completion of the selection procedure.
Required Application Documents
Please attach:
- A structured professional CV.
- A motivation letter explaining your interest in the position.
- Copies of educational certificates and diplomas.
- Any additional documents demonstrating qualifications or professional experience.
Further Information
For more information, please visit the university website or contact:
Ing. Dagmar Kubišová
Tel.: +420 475 284 715
Applications, including all required documents listed above, should be sent by post to:
Employee Affairs Department
Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem
Pasteurova 1
400 96 Ústí nad Labem
Czech Republic
or by e-mail to:
no later than 30 June 2026.
We Offer
- Meaningful work within a public university environment with the opportunity to contribute to the development of the faculty’s research and educational activities.
- A pleasant and modern working environment at both the faculty and university, with excellent transport accessibility.
- A fair remuneration system.
- Opportunities for professional development, further education, and participation in professional training courses and workshops.
- Opportunities for international mobility programmes and placements.
- Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work, depending on the nature of the position.
- Six weeks of annual leave.
- Five paid sick days per year.
- Contribution to a Pluxee benefits card.
- Contribution to supplementary pension savings, pension insurance, or a long-term investment product.
- Employee catering services at the university cafeteria.
- Discounted access to sports facilities and the MultiSport programme.
- Access to the Bukovina recreational facility.
- A pleasant and modern working environment within the UJEP campus with good transport accessibility.
- A wide range of additional employee benefits provided by the university.
Notice to Applicants
The employer reserves the right not to select any of the applicants and not to fill the position, or to cancel the selection procedure entirely without compensation.