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Do you like this region? Are you an expert in your field and think you can help us raise the region, create new opportunities, share your know-how? Come and work with us! We are constantly looking for talented people, experts, collaborators, new colleagues...
Vacant position
Obchodní konzultant/ka
We are looking for an energetic and proactive colleague for the position obchodního konzultanta/obchodní konzultantky. This position offers the opportunity for active field work and an important role in the development of the business environment of the Ústí nad Labem Region.
Place of work: ICUK headquarters (Velká Hradební 2800/54, 400 01 Ústí nad Labem) + field work with clients
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Aktivně vyhledávat a oslovovat nové klienty z řad firem, startupů a dalších organizací v Ústeckém kraji a nabízet interní program Platinn (https://icuk.cz/pro-firmy/platinn/) a Ambulanci (https://icuk.cz/pro-firmy/konzultace-podnikani/)
- Build and develop long-term relationships with local companies, institutions and municipalities.
- Map client needs and identify their potential for growth, digitalization, innovation or financing.
- Propose specific development solutions and connect clients with appropriate experts, partners and ICUK services.
- Collaborate with local governments and public administration representatives to develop the business environment and synergy between the public and private sectors.
- Monitor grant opportunities and provide clients with support in their use.
- Coordinate activities with other members of the ICUK team and participate in achieving project goals.
- Actively represent ICUK at events and meetings in the region, and possibly beyond.
WHAT SHOULD YOU HAVE?
- University degree, ideally in economics, business or other relevant fields, or secondary education with relevant experience.
- Ability to understand English (minimum A2 level required) – occasionally there will be a need to go on a business trip abroad or present our activities to foreign representatives.
- Category B driving license (required), you will often be in the field.
- Experience working with companies, excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to proactively seek out new opportunities and build relationships.
- Knowledge of the regional business environment is an advantage.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
WHAT IS THAT?
- 25 dnů dovolené a 3 sick days.
- Flexibilní pracovní dobu.
- Možnost čerpání home office 1x týdně.
- Zvýhodněné jízdné DÚK.
- Opportunity to develop the regional business environment.
- Full time job.
- Work in a modern ICUK environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Interesting projects and collaboration with experts and partners.
- The opportunity to participate in the transformation of the Ústí nad Labem Region.
Nástup dohodou.
Send your professional CV and motivation letter to the email: slamkova@icuk.cz
We look forward to your application!
Vacant position
Chceš se podílet na vzniku největšího prototypovacího centra v ČR? Hledáme kolegu či kolegyni na pozici technického specialisty, která/ý se bude podílet na návrhu strojního vybavení a na budování technického zázemí největšího a nejlépe vybaveného, veřejně přístupného prototypovacího centra v ČR, jehož otevření je naplánováno na rok 2028.
Detaily k pracovní pozici a vizuál makerspace na odkaze here.
Náplň práce
Podstatou činnosti technického specialisty je návrh strojního vybavení našeho prototypovacího centra a práce s jeho budoucími uživateli, partnery a dodavateli technologií napříč celou Českou republikou a příhraničím.
Technický specialista bude zpracovávat technické specifikace strojního vybavení v podrobnosti potřebné pro veřejná výběrová řízení. Bude vycházet ze svého odborného know-how, z předběžných tržních konzultací poskytnutých dodavateli technologií, z návštěv referenčních provozů a z podkladů zpracovaných projektovým týmem.
Součástí práce je také syntéza zpětné vazby od budoucích uživatelů, návrh procesů a služeb navázaných na strojní vybavení (ceníky, materiály, údržba, provozní model) a komunikace s technologickými partnery včetně spolupráce na dlouhodobé strategii rozvoje a obměny vybavení po otevření centra. Pozice je tedy koncepční i realizační.
Nástup možný ihned.
Send your professional CV and motivation letter to the email: slamkova@icuk.cz
We look forward to your application!
Vacant position
Koordinátor/ka spolupráce – vzdělávací instituce/firmy – prototypovací centrum
Chceš se podílet na vzniku největší prototypovací dílny v ČR (dále makerspace), která se otevře v roce 2028? Hledáme proaktivního a kreativního kolegu či kolegyni na pozici koordinátora/koordinátorky spolupráce pro vzdělávací instituce a firmy, která/ý bude hrát klíčovou roli v rozvoji projektu makerspace v rámci Transformačního centra Ústeckého kraje.
Detaily k pracovní pozici a vizuál makerspace na odkaze here.
Place of work: Ústí nad Labem (s působností v rámci ČR a příhraničí – časté výjezdy do terénu)
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Podílet se na budování a rozvoji největšího makerspacu v ČR (otevření 2028).
- Aktivně vyhledávat a oslovovat vzdělávací instituce (střední školy, univerzity, odborné školy, technické kluby, spolky, prototypovací centra aj.) a firmy se zájmem o spolupráci
s makerspace. - Jezdit po celé ČR s cílem návštěvy klíčových institucí a firem pro potřebu makerspace.
- Navazovat partnerství a spolupráci s klíčovými subjekty.
- Propagovat makerspace, jeho služby a technologické možnosti.
- Identifikovat vzdělávací, technické a inovační potřeby institucí a partnerů.
- Podporovat vznik společných projektů mezi vzdělávacími institucemi, firmami a týmem makerspace.
- Zajišťovat networking, sdílení know-how a mezinárodní spolupráci.
- Spolupracovat s týmem ICUK na realizaci cílů projektu Transformační centrum Ústeckého kraje.
- Identifikovat vzdělávací potřeby institucí v oblasti technologií, prototypování, vývoje produktů a podpory podnikavosti studentů, startupů a dalších cílových skupin.
- Spolupracovat na návrhu vzdělávacích programů, workshopů a projektových aktivit využívajících infrastrukturu makerspace.
- Koordinovat přeshraniční spolupráci se vzdělávacími partnery ze zahraničí v rámci regionálního inovačního prostoru.
WHAT SHOULD YOU HAVE?
- Vysokoškolské vzdělání, které souvisí s designem, vývojem (například v oblasti technických oborů či architektury)
- Zkušenosti s navazováním a rozvojem partnerství ve vzdělávacím, inovačním nebo technicko-kreativním prostředí.
- Schopnost domluvit se anglicky (podmínkou).
- Výborné komunikační a prezentační dovednosti.
- Ability to proactively seek out new opportunities and build relationships.
- Willingness to travel throughout the Czech Republic and participate in foreign trips.
- Group B driving license (active driver).
WHAT IS THAT?
- 25 dnů dovolené a 3 sick days.
- Zvýhodněné jízdné DÚK.
- Možnost podílet se na vzniku největšího makerspacu v ČR!
- Dlouhodobý výhled – projekt s 10letou udržitelností a budování prestiže
- Electric company car.
- Full time job.
- Zajímavé projekty na pomezí vzdělávání, inovací a technologií.
- Spolupráci s odborníky, partnery a vzdělávacími institucemi v ČR i zahraničí.
- Work in a modern ICUK environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- The opportunity to participate in the transformation of the Ústí nad Labem Region.
Nástup možný ihned.
Send your professional CV and motivation letter to the email: slamkova@icuk.cz
We look forward to your application!
Vacant position
Startup Development Coordinator
(Ústí nad Labem Region)
We are looking for a person with an interest in entrepreneurship and innovation who has experienced the startup world firsthand - ideally, they have founded their own startup, experienced its ups and downs, and would now like to help other budding entrepreneurs in the Ústí nad Labem region grow.
If you enjoy the world of innovation, entrepreneurship, networking and want to be part of the development of the startup community in the region, join us at ICUK - the Innovation Center of the Ústí nad Labem Region!
Place of work:
Jedná se o poloviční úvazek s místem výkonu práce v oblasti Loun/Kadaně + práce v terénu se začínajícími podnikateli a partnery. Zároveň občasná práce v rámci sídla ICUK: Velká Hradební 2800/54, 400 01 Ústí nad Labem
💡 WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- You will be the coordinator of the startup community in the Ústí nad Labem Region - getting to know it, connecting it, and helping it grow.
- Actively seek out and support new startup projects – from idea to growth.
- Helping founders navigate the world of business, investments and grants.
- Build and develop a community of startups, mentors, investors and partners in the region.
- Represent ICUK in startup associations, events, fairs and conferences in the Czech Republic and abroad.
- Bringing new trends, inspiration and know-how from the Czech and global startup scene to our team and to our clients.
🚀 WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- An intern who has experience with founding or developing a startup (ideally first-hand).
- Enthusiast for innovation, entrepreneurship and community events.
- A good networker who is not afraid to reach out to new people and connect them.
- A communicative person who can listen, share experiences and inspire others.
- English at a basic level (min. B1) – you will occasionally travel outside the region or meet with international partners.
- Category B driving license – you will often be in the field among startups.
🎓 Formal education is not crucial - what matters is your experience, energy, and desire to help other founders succeed.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
- The opportunity to be a key figure in the development of the startup scene in the Ústí nad Labem Region.
- Space for your own ideas, creativity and initiative.
- Práci na částečný úvazek.
- Collaboration with inspiring people from business, innovation and the public sphere.
- Participation in startup events, workshops and community projects throughout the Czech Republic and abroad.
- 12,5 dne dovolené, flexibilní pracovní dobu, 3 sick days, zvýhodněné jízdné DÚK
🕓 Nástup: možný IHNED.
How to log in:
Pošli nám své CV nebo krátký příběh o tom, co jsi ve startupovém světě zažil/a, a proč chceš pomáhat dalším zakladatelkám a zakladatelům – na e-mail: slamkova@icuk.cz
We look forward to meeting you!
Vacant position
Innovation Project Coordinator
Join our team Innovation Center of the Ústí nad Labem Region. We are looking for a new team member, coordinator of innovation projects, who will participate in the development of the region and its transformation into a modern, innovation-driven region. If you are interested in connecting entrepreneurs, academia and public institutions and want to contribute to positive changes in the Ústí nad Labem Region, then this position could be for you!
Place of work:
ICUK – Velká Hradební 2800/54, 400 01 Ústí nad Labem
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Connecting different actors – companies, universities, public institutions for the purpose of better cooperation in the development of the region
- Support the development of smart specialization in the region – key sectors with the greatest potential (e.g. energy, digitalization, chemistry, landscape innovation, eHealth)
- Follow new trends and opportunities in the field of technological, economic, social, European and global areas
- Search for financing options – orientation in the area of grant instruments, funds, programs and calls, but also in commercial financing of innovations, and direct relevant actors to these resources
- Participate in the preparation of strategic initiatives, pilot projects and cooperation with stakeholders
- To create a bridge between the region and the national and international levels – ministries, national RIS3, technology platforms and other entities
- Collaborate with colleagues from ICUK on Smart Accelerator activities (communication, analytics, innovation hubs) and other projects
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- A colleague interested in regional development and the ability to work with different actors – someone who can motivate entrepreneurs, academia and public institutions to collaborate effectively
- Active and independent personality, who is not afraid to lead negotiations at the top corporate level, ask questions and seek solutions
- A person who is or will be able to navigate private and public forms of financing innovation and company development
PREREQUISITES:
- University education
- Knowledge of English at a communicative level
- Category B driving license (active driver)
- Experience in project management or public/regional administration is welcome.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Meaningful work that has a real impact on the development of the region
- Space for your own ideas and initiative
- Professional growth – international cooperation, education, networking within the national and international RIS3 community
- Modern working environment of ICUK in the center of Ústí nad Labem
- 25 days of vacation, flexible working hours, possibility of partial work from home office, sick days, discounted DÚK fare, Vodafone mobile tariff
- Boarding: possible by arrangement
Please send your professional CV and a short motivation letter to: mentlikova@icuk.cz
Vacant position
TALENT COMMUNITY Coordinator
We are looking for a colleague to join the RUR project team who will participate in building and developing a community of pupils, students and teachers across the Ústí nad Labem Region. If you enjoy working with people, connecting different groups and you want to contribute to development of the young generation and education in the region, then this position could be for you.
Place of work:
ICUK – Velká Hradební 2800/54, 400 01 Ústí nad Labem
+ field work at schools within the Ústí nad Labem region
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
- Actively establish personal contact with pupils, students and teachers at schools in the Ústí nad Labem Region.
- Seek active teachers and motivated pupils/students and encourage their deeper involvement in the project.
- Initiate and co-create community and educational activities (workshops, student clubs, thematic groups, networking meetings, peer-to-peer activities).
- Support interdisciplinary and intergenerational meetings (elementary school - secondary school - university).
- Engage participants into co-creation of activity content (topic suggestions, feedback, sharing of experiences).
- Create and manage communication channels and groups (e.g. on social networks or other platforms) that connect participants across schools.
- Ensure regular, understandable and motivating communication towards the community.
- Maintain long-term contact with participants and systematically collect and evaluate feedback.
- Collaborate with the RUR project team and participate in the further development of activities.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Colleague, who enjoys working with people and building community.
- A personality with energy, empathy and a natural ability to connect different groups.
- A person who not afraid to communicate directly – with students and teachers.
- Independent and proactive a person who can see things through to the end.
- Experience with event organization, community work, or work in education is an advantage.
PREREQUISITES:
- Secondary school/university education
- Communication skills at a very good level.
- Knowledge of working with online communication tools and social networks.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Meaningful work with a direct impact on the young generation in the region.
- Space for your own initiative and ideas.
- Experience in developing a community project within the framework of regional innovation.
- Modern working environment of ICUK in the center of Ústí nad Labem.
- Flexible cooperation corresponding to 0.2 full-time hours.
Boarding: possible by arrangement
Form: fixed-term employment contract until 31. 12. 2027
Please send your professional CV and a short motivation letter to: edu@icuk.cz
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