Head of Department

The Director of the IEM CAS, announces an open tender for the position of Head of the Research Department.

We require

• university education and scientific rank in the field
• completed PhD studies
• at least 8 years of experience in the field
• significant results of creative scientific activity in the given field
• organizational skills and experience
• language skills – active knowledge of English
• own idea of the focus and goals of the department fitting into the concept of the institute and the department’s funding strategy

We offer

• stable background of a public research institution
• interesting work in an academic environment
• support for further education
• flexible working hours
• employee benefits: 5 weeks of vacation, 5 days of medical leave, allowance for meals, allowance for supplementary pension insurance, multisport card

The employment relationship is for a period of three years, with the possibility of extension. Estimated launch during the third quarter of 2026.

Place of work: Campus of research institutes CAS, Vídeňská 1083, Prague 4

Applications with a structured curriculum vitae, documents on qualifications, an overview of previous experience, a list of main scientific works and an idea of the focus and goals of the department should be

• sent in writing no later than 2 May 2026 to the address: Institute of Experimental Medicine of the CAS, Vídeňská 1083, 142 20 Prague 4
• or electronically to the e-mail address: pavla.mlcochova@iem.cas.cz.

You can get more detailed information about the offered position from the HR department.

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