Assistant Professor in Applied Microeconomics

The Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University, invites applications for the following position:

Assistant Professor in Applied Microeconomics

Masaryk University, Faculty of Economics and Administration, is looking for a highly motivated and productive assistant professor in the field of applied microeconomics (environmental economics, behavioral and experimental economics, public economics, public finance, labor economics or related areas). The position is initially funded for 3 years, after this time the contract might be extended.

The position is designed to allow the candidate to work in an established team and to pursue their research agenda and develop new research projects. Active participation in teaching (both lecturing and tutoring) is an integral part of the job.

We are looking for:

• a full-time assistant professor (candidate with Ph.D. degree in economics or relevant field),
• research interest in applied microeconomics (namely in environmental economics, behavioral and experimental economics, public economics, labor economics, or public finance),
• excellent background in relevant research methods,
• publication potential in leading scientific journals,
• excellent command of the English language,
• experience of teaching university level courses (thesis supervision is an advantage).

What does the position entail?

• conduct your own research,
• active collaboration with other members of the department,
• publish research in leading econ journals,
• extend international network of the group and the department,
• design research projects and prepare submission of grant proposals,
• participation in teaching bachelor and master courses,
• supervision of student theses.

What do we offer?

• A full-time (40 hours a week) Assistant Professor position at one of the highest-ranked universities in the region of Central and Eastern Europe.
• A 3-year initial contract (with possible extension).
• The monthly salary starts from 60 000 CZK (i.e. €2,400) before taxes depending on qualification and seniority (gross average wage in the Czech Republic is around €1800/month, median wage is €1500/month; your salary will be burdened with 20 – 25% income taxes). In the case of meeting the annual goals, the employee is entitled to bonuses.
• Professional support with project management and grant applications.
• Relocation support and help from the International Staff Office (ISO).
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Flexible working hours and home office to support personal needs.
• Employee benefits.
• Friendly and international working environment
• Opportunity to work and live in a modern and dynamic university city .

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. More details can be found here .

Application and selection procedure

The application shall be submitted online by March 31st, 2024 (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.

Your application must include:

• cover letter with a description of your research agenda in the desired area,
• a full professional academic CV,
• up to three research papers (working papers or journal articles),
• names and contact of three referees that will provide recommendation letters upon request.

Your application will be considered by an expert committee. Candidates of interest will be invited to an interview, and, if relevant, to deliver a trial teaching session/seminar/lecture.

After submitting your application successfully, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from jobs.muni.cz.

For further information about the position and the department, please contact the head of the Department of Public Economics Robert Jahoda, e-mail: [email protected]

If you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact the head of HR department Jana Levá, e-mail: [email protected] .  

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, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and sexual orientation. The faculty holds the HR Excellence Award.

Workplace:

Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

Type of Contract:

The position is non-tenure track. The contract is initially funded for 3 years with a possible extension for another 3 years.

EU Researcher Profile:

R2

Working Hours:

1 FTE (full-time employment of 40 hours per week)

Expected Start Date:

September 1st,2024 or later based on a mutual agreement

Number of Open Positions:

1

Application Deadline:

March 31st, 2024

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Brno, 22.2.2024

Prof. Mgr. Jiří Špalek, Ph.D.

The Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Administration