Open position for the project Migration and Us

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

Working Group: Language, Race and Lived Experience of Migration

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

RESEARCH ASSISTANT – half-position, 0.5 FTE

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, the research asssistant will conduct ethnographic research in various locations of Czechia, and possibly also other regions of Central Eastern Europe (CEE).

POSITION

0.5 FTE, initially for one year, with the possibility of extending the contract for another three years (4 years total). Starting date is ideally the 1^st March 2024, or earlier if possible. We expect the successful candidate to contribute to various research activities, such as literature reviews, conducting interviews, transcribing, coding, and contributing to the write-up of articles.

ELIGIBILITY  

• Excellent skills in qualitative methods and ethnography.
• Proficiency in written academic English, other language skills desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an international team.
• 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

APPLICATION

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

• Motivation letter (max. one page)
• CV (including publications, max. three pages)

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE POST

Applications should be emailed to ticha@eu.cas.cz under the subject “OPJAK MYGrace fieldworker” no later than 15 January 2024.  

Prospective applicants might contact Stephanie Rudwick, rudwick@eu.cas.cz for further information regarding the MYGrace project prior to submitting the application.