Researcher in Language

Masaryk University

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

Research contact (project PI)

Notes

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