Selection Procedures

07/15/2026
Institute of State and Law of the CAS announces an open competition in accordance with the Act No. 283/1992 Coll. on the Czech Academy of Sciences, and the Statutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences for a position Research Fellow in the field of Law and Global Responsibility.

We are seeking an individual with a strong interest in contemporary legal challenges: global supply chains, the role and responsibility of non-state actors in the globalized economy, cross-border dispute resolution and the protection of foreign investments, ESG and climate litigation, corporate sustainability and due diligence, and business and human rights.

Requirements

• Completed university education in a master’s program in the field of law and legal studies.
• A Ph.D. degree, or ongoing doctoral studies are an advantage.
• Publication or professional activity related to at least one of the above-mentioned areas,
• Ability to work independently in scientific research, analytical thinking, and willingness to participate in projects.
• Active knowledge of English; proficiency in additional languages is an asset.
• A strong interest in interdisciplinary research and international collaboration, with the ability to integrate doctrinal legal analysis with broader regulatory and societal perspectives.

We Offer

• An intellectually stimulating position focusing on timely legal issues of significant societal relevance.
• The opportunity to develop your own research agenda in the field of global responsibility law for non-state actors.
• Involvement in research projects and international academic collaborations.
• A research environment of the Czech Academy of Sciences that values academic excellence, intellectual independence, and long-term professional development.
• Full-time or part-time employment, by mutual agreement.
• Flexible working hours and support for a healthy work–life balance.
• A fixed-term employment contract with the possibility of extension; the position is not a temporary replacement.
• Five weeks of annual leave, a meal allowance, language courses, and professional development opportunities.
• Access to the Czech Academy of Sciences' childcare facilities.
• A workplace located in the centre of Prague.
• Start date: 1 October 2026 or by agreement.
• Salary conditions: commensurate with qualifications, experience, and the agreed workload.

 

Application

• Applications should include:
• A structured curriculum vitae (CV) in English;
• A motivation letter in English outlining the applicant's research interests;
• A list of publications and/or other relevant professional activities;
• Optionally, a writing sample or a link to a relevant publication.

Please submit your application to hr@ilaw.cas.cz by 20 September 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

 

Application deadline: 09/20/2026