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 Mgr. Lída Oplatková ???? oplatkova@phil.muni.cz Research contact (project PI) Dr. Guy Tabachnick ???? guy@phil.muni.cz Notes Late applications will not be accepted Only complete applications will be considered Interviews may be conducted online or in person If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Educaloxy

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