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Department: Department of Business Management – Faculty of Economics and Administration Position OverviewThe Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University (ECON MUNI), invites applications for the following fixed-term position at the Department of Business Management: 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 a strong focus on peer-reviewed research. We encourage recent Ph.D. graduates specializing in social and/or political psychology to apply. Candidate ProfileWe are looking for a candidate:
Key ResponsibilitiesThe position includes:
Salary and BenefitsMasaryk University offers:
About the WorkplaceMasaryk 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 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), a variety of cultural and entertainment attractions, and high personal safety make Brno one of the top 100 university cities in the world according to students. Faculty members conduct quality research with peers from Czech, European, and American universities. Members of the faculty have published in journals such as:
The administrative staff is experienced in assisting researchers with both national and international grant applications. Application ProcessThe application shall be submitted online by 31 July 2026 (23:59 CET) via the e-Application. 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. Applicants should submit:
After submitting your application successfully, you will receive an automatic confirmation e-mail from jobs.muni.cz. Contact InformationFor further information about the position and the department, please contact: Magdalena Adamus Please do not send applications directly by e-mail. If you need assistance uploading your application or have questions about the recruitment process, please contact: Dominika Tvarožková Equal Opportunity StatementAll 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.
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