Selection Procedures
Institute of Contemporary History 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.
The Institute of Contemporary History of the Czech Academy of Sciences invites applications for the position of Research Fellow in Economic and Social History.
We are looking for a researcher to join our team and conduct research on Czech/Czechoslovak and European contemporary history, with an emphasis on economic and social history. The successful candidate will carry out complex research tasks, both independently and as part of a team, contributing to innovative interpretations of the transformations of contemporary society in their economic, political, cultural and environmental contexts, with attention both to the power aspects of decision-making and to its social impact.
Requirements:
- A university degree in the humanities or social sciences (preferably history); PhD or equivalent
- Research experience and a publication record in contemporary economic and social history
- Experience in conducting complex research and in preparing and managing grant projects
- Ability to present research results internationally and to develop international collaboration
- Team work skills, incl. mentoring junior colleagues
- Ability to contribute to public engagement and knowledge transfer
We offer:
- A full-time position
- A workplace in central Prague with excellent public transport connections
- Flexible working hours and the option to work partly from home
- 5 weeks of annual leave
- Meal allowance, contributions from the social fund and other employee benefits
- Language courses and professional training
Start date: 4 January 2027, or at a mutually agreed date.
How to apply:
Please send the following documents to sekretariat@usd.cas.cz by 18 November 2026:
- a structured CV in Czech or English, including an overview of your professional experience and a list of publications
- a cover letter
- a brief outline of your proposed research topics and project plans
For enquiries, please contact Anna Macourková at +420 257 286 362.
Application deadline: 11/18/2026