Projektová manažerka / Projektový manažer

About the role

The Project Office of the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences (IOCB Prague) is seeking a systematic, proactive, and communicative individual with strategic thinking and an interest in science for the position of Project Manager. This role supports researchers in preparing project proposals for targeted funding and identifying research funding opportunities for scientific colleagues within the institution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation of project proposals
• Assist in writing project proposals and preparing budgets
• Hand over supported projects to the project implementation department
• Identify opportunities for submitting projects
• Collaborate in the field of life sciences
• Provide information services for scientific staff
• Participate in training sessions, workshops, and information days about research grants
• Support applicants in methodology and rules of respective grant providers
• Communicate with project partners and grant providers
• Collaborate with economic and legal departments

Requirements

• University degree in a natural science field
• Strategic thinking and ability to connect information from various sources
• Ability to continuously learn new skills, from budget preparation to creative writing
• Proactive approach, organizational skills, strong communication, and negotiation abilities with researchers and providers
• Proficiency in English (B2 level or higher, both written and spoken)
• Responsibility, reliability, loyalty, independence, and attention to detail
• Positive attitude, teamwork orientation, and stress resilience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or with preparing project proposals
• Familiarity with the science and research environment
• Previous experience in research and personal projects

Who we are not looking for

• External collaborators
• Part-time employees
• Candidates interested in remote work

Benefits

• Interesting work in an international environment of a leading scientific institution with top-notch facilities
• Opportunity to be part of an experienced team
• 5 weeks of vacation + 4 days of personal leave
• Employee benefits (e.g., meal allowance, contribution to leisure activities/pension insurance, Multisport card, discounted language courses, on-site dining, recreational facilities in attractive mountain locations, in-house gym)
• Financial support for parents with children up to 4 years old
• Pleasant location in the Dejvice academic campus with excellent public transport access (metro, tram, bus, train)

Pay

Starting salary: 50,000 – 58,000 CZK (based on education, experience, and skills)

Schedule

Full-time position. Contract: permanent employment after an initial one-year probation period. Start date: immediately or by agreement.