Department

Department of Regional Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration

Deadline

31 Jan 2026

Start date

September 1st, 2026 or later

Job type

Full-time

Job field

Science and research | Education and schooling

e-Application

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, 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 partner institutions on research related to tourism, mobility, and labour market aspects of regional peripheries, with participation in ongoing research projects. These projects explore a wide range of topics, including environmental issues, energy issues, mobility, tourism, accessibility of work, retail, and public services.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a candidate:

• With a PhD degree or near completion of PhD studies

• With education and experience in 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

• A self-driven person capable of defining their own research agenda

Position Responsibilities

• Full-time postdoctoral researcher in regional/urban/spatial economics

• Participation in a research project focused on regional economics and peripheries with a multidisciplinary research team

• Peer-reviewed research and presentation at international conferences

• Contribution to national and international grant proposals

What We Offer

• Full-time (40 hours/week) position at one of the highest-ranked universities in Central and Eastern Europe

• Earliest start date: September 1st, 2026 or later, by mutual agreement

• Monthly salary: 2,000–3,000 EUR/month (gross), based on seniority

• Fixed-term contract for 12 months with possible renewal up to 36 months (until August 31, 2029), subject to positive performance review

• Relocation support from MUNI Welcome Office

• Friendly, international working environment

• Opportunities for professional growth (seminars, internships, exchanges, participation in research projects)

• Flexible working hours and occasional home office

• Employee benefits:

  • 6 weeks of paid vacation per year

  • Contribution to meals and pension savings

  • Language courses

  • Mobile tariff and sports activities

  • Vaccination support

• Opportunity to work and live in Brno, a modern, dynamic university city close to Prague and Vienna

About the Workplace

Masaryk University is academically diverse and research-intensive, with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education, serving 35,000 students and 5,500 employees.

Brno offers a high quality of life, proximity to nature, historical cities (Prague, Vienna, Budapest), cultural attractions, and excellent personal safety. It is ranked among the top 100 university cities in the world.

The Department of Regional Economics conducts high-quality research in collaboration with Czech and European universities. Faculty have published in journals including:

• Journal of Public Economics

• Journal of Urban Economics

• Journal of Economic Behaviour and Organisation

• Regional Studies

• Transport Policy

• Journal of Transportation Geography

The department staff is experienced in supporting national and international grant applications.

Application and Selection Procedure

Applications must be submitted online by January 31st, 2026 (11:59 p.m., CET) via the e-application portal. Interviews will be conducted online or in person at Masaryk University. Early applications are encouraged.

Applicants should provide:

• Cover letter describing research agenda

• Full CV including complete bibliography or a link

• Job market paper and/or up to two other research papers

• Names, emails, and phone numbers of 3 references (to be contacted independently)

After submission, applicants will receive an automatic confirmation email.

For further information about the position or department, contact Vilém Pařil at vilem.paril@econ.muni.cz.
For questions regarding the application process, contact Jana Levá, Head of HR, at jana.leva@econ.muni.cz.

Equal Opportunity

Masaryk University encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. The selection process follows the Open, Transparent, Merit-based Recruitment Policy. The Faculty holds the HR Excellence Award.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Prof. Mgr. Jiří Špalek, Ph.D.
Dean

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