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Department: Department of Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration Deadline: 30 Jun 2026 Start date: September 1st, 2026 Job type: full-time Job field: Economics and finance The Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University (ECON MUNI), invites applications for the following fixed-term position at the Department of Economics:  Postdoctoral Researcher in Empirical Microeconomics   Masaryk University, Faculty of Economics and Administration, is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the field of empirical microeconomics.  This position offers a unique opportunity to join the Department of Economics at Masaryk University as a researcher specializing in empirical microeconomics.  We are looking for a candidate:   with a PhD degree in economics (or related field) and an international research network  with education and experience in empirical economics with focus on labor, health, human and social capital, migration, or refugees’ integration with a research potential demonstrated by a strong job market paper or publication record  with excellent background in empirical methods   who is a self-driven person What does the position entail:   full-time position as a postdoctoral researcher in the field of empirical microeconomics   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  teaching in English-taught programmes and courses is possible but not expected. No knowledge of the Czech language is expected or required for professional or social purposes  What do we offer?  full-time (40 hours a week) Postdoctoral 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. Possible prolongation depends on the availability of project funding flexible starting date of the contract, preferably September 1st, 2026    the monthly salary of 2,400 EUR/month (gross) 50% time for working on individual projects within the scope of the position.  relocation support and help from the MUNI  Welcome Office  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 (8 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 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.   ECON MUNI research groups conduct quality research in empirical economics with focus on topics ranging from labour economics (esp. migration, and discrimination), urban economics, behavioral economics, political economy (esp. voting behavior).  Members of the empirical microeconomics research group conduct 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, Journal of Economic Behaviour and Organization, Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics, Scientific Reports, European Economic Review or Public Choice. Empirical research group extensively cooperates with experimental and health economics research groups.  Application and selection procedure   The application shall be submitted online by June 30, 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:   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),   job market paper and/or up to two other research papers,   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.   For further information about the position and the department, please contact Štěpán Mikula, at stepan.mikula@econ.muni.cz. Please do not send applications directly by e-mail.   If you need help uploading your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact the head of HR department Dominika Tvarožková e-mail: Dominika.Tvarozkova@econ.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, colour, 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 

About the job: We are seeking to recruit an exceptional and forward-thinking leader to take on the role of Head of Collections and Archives, a key strategic position within the Library. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK and Ireland's leading academic library collections, bringing together responsibility for internationally significant Special Collections with oversight of dynamic physical and digital collections that support research, teaching, and engagement. As Head of Collections and Archives, you will lead the development and delivery of an integrated collections strategy aligned with the University's ambitions for research excellence and student success, while shaping how collections are discovered, accessed, and used through digital innovation and transformation. You will provide strategic leadership for Special Collections, enhancing their visibility, impact, and reputation, and oversee significant collections investment to ensure alignment with academic priorities and maximum value. The role will also play a central part in shaping the Library's future spaces, balancing print, digital, and user needs in a rapidly evolving environment. Working collaboratively across the University and external partners, you will represent Queen's at national and international levels, and lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement. If you are someone who sets and achieves high standards and would like to be part of a collaborative and ambitious leadership team, we would welcome your application. About the person: The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria: A minimum of a degree (or equivalent qualification); OR Substantial relevant senior management experience. Significant senior leadership experience in a research library, archive, or cultural heritage environment. Experience of managing budgets and resources effectively. Strong track record of stakeholder engagement and partnership working. Experience of working with, and influencing, senior management. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

About the University As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT. The Role We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Fellow to join an exciting industry-funded applied research project within the Infocomm Technology cluster at SIT. This project addresses the critical challenge of enabling ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC) with priority-aware offloading for public safety services. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end investigation of novel edge-assisted computation offloading strategies that leverages edge intelligence. The role will bridge rigorous theoretical work with hands-on offloading algorithm design and development. The core responsibility is to build and validate these offloading strategies, complete with Python application programming interfaces (APIs), through rigorous simulations and proof-of-concept (PoC) trials. This position is ideal for a researcher with a passion for solving complex problems at the intersection of wireless communications, edge computing, and machine learning, and who is eager to translate theoretical insights into practical systems. Key Responsibilities Derive and analyse closed-form mathematical expressions for latency and offloading probabilities across edge-only, cloud-only, and edge-cloud computation offloading algorithms. Design and develop robust Python APIs for edge-only, cloud-only, and edge-cloud computation offloading algorithms. Set up network testbeds integrating hardware, software, and communication protocols to validate edge-only, cloud-only, and edge-cloud computation offloading algorithms. Conduct rigorous simulations and live PoC trials to ensure computation offloading algorithms meets URLLC targets for public safety services. Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI) to ensure all project deliverables are met. Job Requirements A Ph.D./Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or a highly related discipline. A strong theoretical foundation and research background in wireless communications and edge computing. Strong publication track record in top-tier conferences and journals in the areas of wireless communications, IoT, or edge computing. Demonstrated proficiency in software API and algorithm development of edge intelligence algorithms using Python. Knowledge of machine learning or reinforcement learning techniques is highly advantageous. Experience with theoretical wireless network modelling, particularly stochastic geometry or queuing theory, is highly advantageous.