Overview
The Institute of State and Law of the Czech Academy of Sciences is recruiting a research fellow to work on law and global responsibility, including corporate accountability, cross-border disputes, ESG and climate litigation, sustainability due diligence and business and human rights.
Complete research opportunity details
The researcher will conduct independent legal research, prepare scholarly publications, participate in research projects and grant applications, build professional networks and mobility links, analyse legal regulation, contribute policy and expert outputs, present research and help organize academic events. The institute offers full- or part-time work, flexible hours, a fixed-term contract with possible extension, five weeks of vacation, meal allowance, language and professional-development support, childcare facilities and a central Prague workplace. Salary is stated as commensurate with experience; no amount is published in the accessible official call.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants need a completed master's degree in law or legal studies. A PhD or ongoing doctoral study is advantageous. The institute seeks evidence of relevant publications or professional activity, ability to conduct independent research and strong English; additional languages are an asset. Applications should include an English CV, English motivation letter, list of publications or professional activities and an optional writing sample.
Tips for this research opportunity
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- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
The official Institute of State and Law vacancy page was checked on 8 September 2026. It states a 20 September 2026 deadline, full- or part-time arrangements, fixed-term employment with possible extension and the listed law/global-responsibility research themes.
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