Open researcher position, deadline 15 November 2025

Project: Migration and Us: Mobilities, Refugees and Borders from
 the Perspective of the Human Sciences

Working Group: Language, Race and Lived Experience of Migration

Institute of Ethnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic

RESEARCHER POSITION, part-time (0.5 FTE)

The Institute of Ethnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic

RESEARCH PROJECT

The larger project is funded by the Czech Operační Program Jan Amos Komenský (OP JAK) and this particular Working Group is led by Dr. Stephanie Rudwick. Within this Working Group, researchers will conduct ethnographic research in various locations of Czechia, and possibly also other regions of Central Eastern Europe (CEE).

POSITION

It is a part-time position (0.5 FTE) for 1 year, with the possibility of extending the contract to an additional 2 years (3 years total).

Starting date is the 1st January 2026. We expect the successful candidate to contribute to the research activities and publications of the team but also to proactively design their own research agenda on the topic of Language, Race and Lived Experience of Migration.

ELIGIBILITY  

• Demonstrated research experience and output following the Ph.D. in anthropology or related disciplines
• Excellent skills in qualitative methods and ethnography.
• Proficiency in academic English, Czech language skills advantageous
• Personal background of migration desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an international team.
• High-ranking peer-reviewed publications
• Ability to present at international conferences and to contribute to communications aimed at the general public (blogposts, website, social media).
• Readiness to live and work in Prague, Czech Republic

OFFERING

• A cutting-edge research project, a vibrant and supportive team, and the exciting broader research environment of the Institute of Ethnology and the Czech Academy of Sciences.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Funding for fieldwork and conference travel.
• Possibility of 3 months mobility to USA
• Fees covered for open access publications.
• An open, family-friendly work environment, and holiday arrangements with 25 days of leave (based on a full-time contract). 

APPLICATION

To apply, candidates are required to submit the following as a single PDF document comprising:

• Motivation letter (max. one page)
• CV (max. two pages)
• A sample of a written work in English, published or unpublished (max. 10 000 words)
• Contact information of two academic references

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE POST

Applications should be emailed to ticha@eu.cas.cz under the subject “OPJAK MyGrace RESEARCHER” no later than 15 November 2025.  

Prospective applicants might contact Stephanie Rudwick, rudwick@eu.cas.cz

for further information regarding the MyGrace project prior to submitting the application.

If no suitable candidates are found the vacancy will be reopened.

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