Project Manager for Centre of Excellence CREATIC

Masaryk University - Faculty of Medicine

Organisation/Company Masaryk University - Faculty of Medicine Department Centre of Excellence CREATIC Research Field Management sciences " Other Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 14 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague) Country Czech Republic Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 15 May 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The CREATIC Centre of Excellence of the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University in Brno was established on 1 January 2024 and focuses on research and development of cell and gene therapy for selected rare diseases.

Position Overview

The Project Manager of the Centre of Excellence is responsible for coordinating the implementation of national and international projects funded from public sources. The role includes project and financial monitoring, administrative support for project leaders, and systematic reporting. The position is carried out in close cooperation with the Faculty of Medicine's Project Office, which provides institutional, methodological, and administrative support for projects.

• Coordination of project implementation throughout the entire project lifecycle
• Monitoring projects, ensuring compliance with objectives, milestones, and mandatory indicators according to the approved schedule and funding conditions
• Ongoing project and financial tracking of budgets, timelines, and indicators
• Preparation of monitoring reports and other required outputs (progress, final, or ad hoc reports)
• Administration of budget changes, amendments, and project adjustments in coordination with the faculty's project office
• Ensuring project implementation complies with funder regulations, national legislation, and university internal rules
• Methodological support for principal investigators and project teams
• Close collaboration with the centre's financial manager on budget control, financial planning, and preparation of materials for reporting and audits
• Cooperation with the HR department/personnel officer on planning staffing capacity and monitoring personnel costs
• Regular coordination with the Faculty of Medicine's Project Office, especially regarding financial control, reporting, audits, and communication with funding providers
• Preparation of documentation for internal and external project audits and inspections
• Recording and archiving project documentation in accordance with public funding requirements
• Assistance in the preparation of new project proposals (budgets, schedules, administrative requirements)
• University degree (Master's level minimum)
• Experience in project administration or management (min. 2 years)
• Experience in team leadership
• Ability to work systematically with budgets, schedules, and project documentation
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and communication skills
• Advanced computer skills - excellent knowledge of MS Excel
• Active knowledge of the Czech language
• Active knowledge of English (min. B2)

We offer:

• Opportunity to be part of a newly established international university centre, unique in the Czech Republic
• Motivating, responsible, and diverse work in a friendly team
• Employee benefits: 6 weeks of vacation, meal allowance, pension contribution, vaccinations, etc.

Workplace: Palachovo nám. 726/3, Brno
Type of contract:1-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of further extension
Job type:40 hours per week (1,0)
Gross Salary: CZK
Start date: May2026 or upon agreement

How to apply?

Please submit your application, including your CV, cover letter, and earliest possible start date, via the online application form by the above-mentioned deadline.

After successfully submitting your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of acceptance by email.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Masaryk University - Faculty of Medicine Country Czech Republic State/Province Czech Republic City Brno Postal Code Street Palachovo náměstí 726/3 Geofield