Job Offer: Project manager at CATRIN-RCPTM

Director of CATRIN, a Higher Education Institute of Palacký University Olomouc, announces a job opening for:

Project manager at CATRIN-RCPTM (Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute, Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials)

• Workload: 100 % or upon negotiation
• First day of employment: May 1, 2021 or upon negotiation

The project manager will become part of the CATRIN-RCPTM grant office and will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge in the field of preparation and administration of research grants/projects. You will be responsible for the H2020 NANO4TARMED project management and for preparation and administration of other projects. This position also involves active participation in workshops, seminars and training events, along with the opportunity to travel for short-term stays to partner institution’s grant offices within the framework of the NANO4TARMED project.

Responsibilities concerning Project Management of H2020 NANO4TARMED project:

• Management of professional skills development and mobility
• Support for knowledge management, innovation and IPR
• Organisation of events (seminars, workshops, open days, round tables, etc.)
• Reporting for European Commission

Requirements for applicants:

• Professional working English and Czech (another foreign language is an advantage)
• Master’s degree
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
• Experience with preparing research project proposals is an advantage
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Quick learner (motivation to discover and learn)
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite (ECDL certificate is an advantage)
• Driving licence, cat. B (active driver)

What we offer?

• Competitive gross salary based on experience (35 000–40 000 CZK)
• Multicultural, challenging and friendly environment
• Support of your career advancement
• Daily use of English language
• Palacký University employee benefits

Attachments to the application:

• Structured curriculum vitae
• Cover letter

Applications and the attachments, in the form of scan, should be sent by e-mail to the address andrea.nogova@upol.cz by March 31, 2021.