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Post-doctoral Researcher in Social Psychology or Political Psychology 

Masaryk University, Faculty of Economics and Administration, is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the field of psychology, political science, media studies or related field. 

We seek candidates with an interest in research on conspiracy beliefs, unfounded beliefs, misinformation and/or interdisciplinary research interests, and/or background in state-of-the-art methods in longitudinal research to work within the ERC-CZ project Resilient Society Protected against Conspiracy Theories (RESPeCT).  

This position offers a unique opportunity to work with experts from Masaryk University and other partner institutions on projects related to social and political psychology and specifically to longitudinally test interventions against conspiracy beliefs based on an intergroup approach. Apart from conspiracy beliefs, the project explores a wide range of research topics covering polarization, cohesion, and intergroup allyship. The position will include collaborations with an international group of researchers, social psychologists, experimental economists, political scientists and other experts, and strong focus on peer-reviewed research.  

We encourage recent Ph.D. graduates specializing in social and/or political psychology to apply.   

We are looking for a candidate:  

• • A full-time post-doctoral researcher; 
• • With a PhD in psychology, political science, media studies or a related field, or being near completion;  
• • With a strong interest in research on conspiracy beliefs, unfounded beliefs or misinformation; previous experience with research on these topics is beneficial; 
• • With background in state-of-the-art methods in longitudinal research and interdisciplinary research interests;  
• • With research potential demonstrated by at least 1 high quality peer-reviewed publication thematically or methodologically related to the project;  
• • With active participation in international research conferences and professional fluency in English; 
• • Good French or Italian language skills will be an advantage. 

What does the position entail:  

• • A full-time position as a post-doctoral researcher in the field of social sciences  
• • Peer-reviewed research and its presentation at international conferences  
• • Contribution to the preparation and implementation of national and international grant proposals   
• • Participation in ongoing and upcoming research projects 
• • No knowledge of the Czech language is expected or required for professional or social purposes. 

 What do we offer? 

• • A full-time (40 hours a week) Post-doctoral Researcher position at one of the highest-ranked research universities in the region of Central and Eastern Europe.  
• • The position is offered as a 24-months fixed-term contract (until 31 August 2028). Possible prolongation depends on the availability of project funding. 
• • The starting date of the contract is 1 September 2026.  
• • The monthly salary is based on seniority ranging from 2000-3000 EUR/month (gross). 
• • Relocation support and help from the MUNI  Welcome Office 
• • A 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, sport activities, vaccination)  
• • Opportunity to work and live in a modern and dynamic university city with close proximity 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 more than 7,000 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 could be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kal6NSc_Nc 

Faculty members conduct quality 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, European Economic Review, Journal of Economic Behaviour and Organization, Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics, Scientific Reports, AEA papers and Proceedings, Public Choice or Kyklos. The administrative staff is experienced in helping researchers with both national and international grant applications.  

Application and selection procedure  

The application shall be submitted online by July 31, 2026 (23:59 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 following:  

• • A 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),  
• • A job market paper and/or up to two other research papers,  
• • The 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.  

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, color, 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