Assistant Professor in Empirical Microeconomics (tenure track)

The Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University (ECON MUNI), invites applications for a tenure track position of Assistant Professor in Empirical Microeconomics at the Department of Economics:

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Holds a PhD in Economics or a closely related field and has an established international research network.
• Has research experience in empirical microeconomics, particularly in labour economics, behavioral economics, or public economics.
• Demonstrates a strong publication record or outstanding research potential, evidenced by a high-quality job market paper.
• Has excellent quantitative and empirical research skills.
• Is highly motivated, independent, and capable of developing and pursuing an ambitious research agenda.

What does the position entail:

• Conducting high-quality research, publishing in leading academic journals, and presenting at international conferences.
• Developing and submitting national and international research grant proposals.
• Collaborating on ongoing research projects and contributing to the Department's research activities.
• Teaching in English with a reduced teaching load (approximately 30 teaching hours per semester).
• Supervising master's theses and PhD students.

What do we offer:

• A full-time (40 hours per week) Assistant Professor position at Masaryk University, one of the leading research universities in Central and Eastern Europe.
• An initial three-year contract with the possibility of extension. Contract renewal and eligibility for tenure are subject to satisfactory performance reviews and a successful external evaluation.
• A flexible starting date, preferably September 1, 2027.
• A gross monthly salary of EUR 2,500–3,500, depending on involvement in research projects.
• Relocation assistance and dedicated support from the MUNI Welcome Office.
• A friendly, collaborative, and international research environment.
• Opportunities for professional development, including research seminars, international exchanges, research visits, and participation in collaborative projects.
• Flexible working hours and occasional remote work to support work–life balance.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including eight weeks of paid annual leave, meal and pension contributions, language courses, discounted mobile plans, sports activities, and vaccinations.
• The opportunity to live and work in Brno, a vibrant university city with excellent connections 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) and behavioral economics.

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 January 31, 2027 (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 Ondřej Krčál, at ondrej.krcal@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