The Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University (ECON MUNI), invites applications for the following fixed-term position at the Department of Economics:
Postdoctoral Researcher in Empirical Microeconomics
Masaryk University, Faculty of Economics and Administration, is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the field of empirical microeconomics.
This position offers a unique opportunity to join the Department of Economics at Masaryk University as a researcher specializing in empirical microeconomics.
We are looking for a candidate:
o with a PhD degree in economics (or related field) and an international research network
o with education and experience in empirical economics with focus on labor, health, human and social capital, migration, or refugees’ integration.
o with a research potential demonstrated by a strong job market paper or publication record
o with excellent background in empirical methods
o who is a self-driven person.
What does the position entail:
o full-time position as a postdoctoral researcher in the field of empirical microeconomics
o peer-reviewed research and its presentation at international conferences
o contribution to the preparation and implementation of national and international grant proposals
o participation in ongoing and upcoming research projects
o teaching in English-taught programmes and courses is possible but not expected. No knowledge of the Czech language is expected or required for professional or social purposes.
What do we offer?
o full-time (40 hours a week) Postdoctoral Researcher position at one of the highest-ranked research universities in the region of Central and Eastern Europe.
o The position is offered as a 24 months fixed-term contract. Possible prolongation depends on the availability of project funding.
o flexible starting date of the contract, preferably September 1st, 2026
o the monthly salary of 2,400 EUR/month (gross).
o 50% time for working on individual projects within the scope of the position.
o relocation support and help from the MUNI Welcome Office
o friendly and international working environment
o opportunities for professional growth (e.g., university seminar series, internships, exchanges, participation in research projects)
o flexible working hours and occasional home office to support personal needs in family and career
o employee benefits (6 weeks of paid vacation per year, contribution to meals, contribution to pension savings, language courses, exclusive mobile tariff, sport activities, vaccination)
o opportunity to work and live in a modern and dynamic university city with close 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, 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 historical cities (e.g., Prague, Vienna, Budapest), 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.
ECON MUNI research groups conduct quality research in empirical economics with focus on topics ranging from labour economics (esp. migration, and discrimination), urban economics, behavioral economics, political economy (esp. voting behavior).
Members of the empirical microeconomics research group conduct research with peers from other Czech, European, and American universities. Members of the faculty have published in journals such as Journal of Public Economics, Journal of Urban Economics, Journal of Economic Behaviour and Organization, Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics, Scientific Reports, European Economic Review or Public Choice. Empirical research group extensively cooperates with experimental and health economics research groups.
Application and selection procedure
The application shall be submitted online by June 30, 2026 (23:59 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:
o cover letter with a description of your research agenda in the desired area,
o a full professional Curriculum Vitae including the complete bibliography of published works (or provide a link where the information could be found),
o job market paper and/or up to two other research papers,
o 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 Štěpán Mikula, at stepan.mikula@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 HR department Dominika Tvarožková e-mail: Dominika.Tvarozkova@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 on the basis of 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/81126. (See posting for details.)