The Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University, invites applications
for the following position:
Post-doctoral Researcher in Regional Economics
Masaryk University, the Faculty of Economics and Administration, is seeking a highly motivated and productive postdoctoral researcher in the field of regional economics.
This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with experts from Masaryk University and other partner institutions on research related to tourism, mobility, and labour market aspects/or regional peripheries, with the possibility of participating in ongoing research projects. These projects explore a wide range of research topics, including environmental issues, energy issues, mobility, tourism, accessibility of work, retail, and public services.
We are looking for a candidate:
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with a PhD degree or near completion of a PhD. studies
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with education and experience in the field of and/or regional/urban/spatial economics
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with research interest and demonstrated excellence in related fields
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with an excellent background in empirical methods and interdisciplinary research interests
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solid knowledge of spatial econometrics is welcomed
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with research potential demonstrated by a strong job market paper or at least 1 peer-reviewed publication
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with fluency in English
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who is a self-driven person
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who can define their own research agenda
What does the position entail:
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full-time postdoctoral researcher in the field of regional/urban/spatial economics
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participation in a research project focused on regional economics and peripheries in a collaboration with a multidisciplinary research team
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peer-reviewed research and its presentation at international conferences
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contribution to the preparation of national and international grant proposals
What do we offer?
- full-time (40 hours a week) Postdoctoral Researcher position at one of the highest-ranked universities in the region of Central and Eastern Europe.
- the earliest starting date of the contract is September 1st, 2026 or later, upon mutual agreement.
- the monthly salary offer is based on seniority, ranging from 2,000-3,000 EUR/month (gross).
- fixed-term position for 12 + up to 36 months (up to August 31, 2029). The renewal is conditional on a successful performance review.
- relocation support and help from the MUNI Welcome Office
- friendly and international working environment
- opportunities for professional growth (e.g., university seminar series, internships, exchanges, participation in research projects)
- flexible working hours and occasional home office to support personal needs in family and career
- employee benefits (6 weeks of paid vacation per year, contribution to meals, contribution to pension savings, language courses, exclusive mobile tariff, sports activities, vaccination)
- opportunity to work and live in a modern and dynamic university city with proximity to Prague and Vienna
About the workplace
Masaryk University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 35,000 students and 5,500 employees.
MUNI is located in the university city of Brno, the Czech Republic. Based on the most recent OECD Better Life Index data, the Czech Republic ranks next to the US and the UK. Proximity to nature and other historic cities (e.g., Prague, Vienna, Budapest), a variety of cultural and entertainment attractions, and top personal safety make Brno one of the top 100 university cities in the world, according to students.
The members of the Department of Regional Economics at ECON MUNI conduct high-quality research in collaboration with peers from other Czech and European universities. Members of the faculty have published in journals such as the Journal of Public Economics, Journal of Urban Economics, Journal of Economic Behaviour and Organisation, Regional Studies, Transport Policy, and Journal of Transportation Geography. The administrative staff is experienced in helping researchers with both national and international grant applications.
Application and selection procedure
The application shall be submitted online by January 31st, 2026 (11:59 p.m., CET) via an e-application (Please, use the link in the e-Application section below). Interviews for the position will be held online or in person at Masaryk University. Online and in-person interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis, and early applications are encouraged.
The candidate shall provide the following:
- cover letter with a description of your research agenda in the desired area,
- a full professional Curriculum Vitae including the complete bibliography of published works (or provide a link where the information could be found),
- job market paper and/or up to two other research papers,
- names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of 3 references; references will be contacted independently to submit reference letters
After submitting your application successfully, you will receive an automatic confirmation e-mail from jobs.muni.cz.
For further information about the position and the department, please contact Vilém Pařil at vilem.paril@econ.muni.cz. Please do not send applications directly by e-mail.
If you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact the head of the HR department, Jana Levá, e-mail: jana.leva@econ.muni.cz
All interested candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of personal background. The selection process is based on an Open, Transparent Merit-based Recruitment Policy. Masaryk University does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. The faculty holds the HR Excellence Award.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Prof. Mgr. Jiří Špalek, Ph.D.
Dean
To apply, visit https://www.muni.cz/en/about-us/careers/vacancies/80025. (See posting for details.)