Researcher in Language

Institution: Masaryk University
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Department: Department of Czech Language
Location: Brno, Czech Republic

Position Details

• Job type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Position type: Non-academic position (Researcher R2 level)
• Employment contract: Fixed-term (3 years)
• Number of positions: 1
• Start date: 1 January 2027
• Application deadline: 31 August 2026

Project Overview

We are looking to fill a Researcher II (postdoc) position in morphology or syntax at the Department of Czech Language.

The successful candidate will work on the project:

“Gradience and variation in natural language” (PI: Guy Tabachnick)

The project focuses on:

• Quantitative and theoretical research of gradience and variable phenomena
• Inflectional paradigms
• Syntax of clitics
• Other syntactic phenomena

Main Job Content

The role includes:

• Independent specialized research and development work
• Work within a research team/group
• Publishing research results (ideally in Q1 journals)
• Presenting research at conferences

Research focus areas:

• Quantitative research:Theoretical analysis of linguistic phenomena
  • Corpus studies
  • Experiments (e.g., wug tests)
  • Gradience and variable phenomena

Subject areas:

• Inflectional allomorphy and paradigm organization
• Syntax (especially agreement and clitics)
• Phonology–syntax interaction

Additional Duties

• Administrative tasks related to the position

Candidate Requirements

• PhD in linguistics or related field
  • Ideally completed by start date or shortly after
• At least 2 publications in WoS/Scopus (last 3 years preferred)Prior research experience in relevant topic (advantage)
  • At least one as first/corresponding author
• Experience in research projects (advantage)

Language Requirements

• English: C1 level
• Czech: not required

What We Offer

Working Environment

• Prestigious institution with HR Excellence in Research Award
• International and interdisciplinary research team
• Friendly and inspiring environment
• Central location in Brno
• Good work-life balance

Employee Benefits

• 6 weeks paid vacation
• Flexible working hours + partial remote work
• Meal allowance or cafeteria subsidy
• Pension insurance contribution / childcare allowance
• Free selected vaccinations
• Discounted mobile tariffs (Vodafone)
• Multisport card
• Sports classes
• Nursery school (Elánek) near faculty

Training & Development

• Language courses and training programs
• Access to MU libraries
• International mobility opportunities
• Conference participation
• Professional development support

Application Requirements

Applications must be submitted via electronic application system.

Required documents:

• Cover letter (including research interests)
• Structured CV (including experience overview)
• Copies of educational certificates
• Contact details of 2 references

Selection Process

• Applications must include all required documents
• Candidate profile must match requirements
• Selected candidates will be invited to interview
  • Interview may be online or in person

Institution Overview

Masaryk University

• Second largest university in Czech Republic
• 10 faculties
• 6,000+ employees
• 32,000 students
• Strong international research profile

Faculty of Arts

• Founded in 1919
• One of founding faculties of MU
• ~600 employees
• ~6,000 students
• Strong humanities and social sciences focus
• HR Excellence in Research Award holder

Department Information

Department of Czech Language:
https://cestina.phil.muni.cz/en

Contact Information

Recruitment contact

• Mgr. Lída Oplatková
  ???? oplatkova@phil.muni.cz

Research contact (project PI)

• Dr. Guy Tabachnick
  ???? guy@phil.muni.cz

Notes

• Late applications will not be accepted
• Only complete applications will be considered
• Interviews may be conducted online or in person

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