"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:

• with a PhD degree or near completion of a PhD. studies
• with education and experience in the field of and/or regional/urban/spatial economics
• with research interest and demonstrated excellence in related fields
• with an excellent background in empirical methods and interdisciplinary research interests
• solid knowledge of spatial econometrics is welcomed
• with research potential demonstrated by a strong job market paper or at least 1 peer-reviewed publication
• with fluency in English
• who is a self-driven person
• who can define their own research agenda

What does the position entail:

• full-time postdoctoral researcher in the field of regional/urban/spatial economics
• participation in a research project focused on regional economics and peripheries in a collaboration with a multidisciplinary research team
• peer-reviewed research and its presentation at international conferences
• 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

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

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