Researcher in Museology (Masaryk University)

Department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University Deadline: 8 March 2026 Start Date: 1 April 2026 Job Type: Full-time Employment Type: Fixed-term, 3-year contract (with possible 1-year extension) EU Researcher Profile: R1 Number of Positions: 1 Role Overview We are seeking a Researcher to join the Department of Archaeology and Museology with a focus on archaeometallurgy. The successful candidate will work within the ERC Synergy project CoCo (Connected Communities in Early Medieval Europe) and participate in interdisciplinary research, publication, and operational tasks. Key Responsibilities Perform research and development tasks under senior guidance Conduct archaeometallurgical analyses Operate SEM-EDS microscopy and analyze chemical composition of iron artifacts, slags, and ores Conduct GIS spatial analysis, statistical and network analysis of iron production Contribute to publication and presentation of research results Assist with operational and administrative activities as instructed by the department Requirements Education & Experience Master’s degree in Archaeology (required), or Materials Engineering/Chemistry with focus on archaeological artifacts Ongoing or planned PhD studies (e.g., at Masaryk University) Professional focus on archaeometallurgy or archaeometry (experience in the field not required) Language Skills English (B2 minimum; C1/C2 preferred) Czech or Slovak (written and spoken) advantageous Job-related Competencies Ability to conduct independent research and collaborate in research teams Strong communication and presentation skills Experience with SEM-EDS microscopy, GIS (ArcGIS), databases, statistical methods (PCA, cluster/discriminant analysis) Basic knowledge of early medieval archaeology in Central Europe Diligence, reliability, team spirit, openness to change, self-reflection Advantages Knowledge of the university environment We Offer Working Environment Stable employment at a prestigious institution awarded the HR Excellence in Research Participation in the ERC Synergy project CoCo with an international, interdisciplinary team Friendly and inspiring work environment in central Brno Supportive work-life balance Employee Benefits 6 weeks paid vacation Flexible working hours and partial remote work Meal allowance or subsidies in canteens Pension contribution or nursery/childcare allowance Free selected vaccinations Discounted mobile tariffs (Vodafone) MultiSport card and faculty-organized sports lessons Nursery school “Elánek” for children of employees Training & Development Language and professional courses Access to Masaryk University libraries Opportunities for placements, mobilities abroad, and conference participation Application Process Required Documents: Cover letter specifying research interest Structured CV with overview of experience Copies of education certificates Overview of scientific and publishing activities Submit applications via the online e-application system by 8 March 2026. Contact for inquiries: Prof. Mgr. Jiří Macháček, Ph.D. Email: machacek@phil.muni.cz Phone: +420 549 49 1532 More info about the department: Department of Archaeology and Museology If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Educaloxy

Department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University
Deadline: 8 March 2026
Start Date: 1 April 2026
Job Type: Full-time
Employment Type: Fixed-term, 3-year contract (with possible 1-year extension)
EU Researcher Profile: R1
Number of Positions: 1

Role Overview

We are seeking a Researcher to join the Department of Archaeology and Museology with a focus on archaeometallurgy. The successful candidate will work within the ERC Synergy project CoCo (Connected Communities in Early Medieval Europe) and participate in interdisciplinary research, publication, and operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Perform research and development tasks under senior guidance
Conduct archaeometallurgical analyses
Operate SEM-EDS microscopy and analyze chemical composition of iron artifacts, slags, and ores
Conduct GIS spatial analysis, statistical and network analysis of iron production
Contribute to publication and presentation of research results
Assist with operational and administrative activities as instructed by the department

Requirements

Education & Experience

Master’s degree in Archaeology (required), or Materials Engineering/Chemistry with focus on archaeological artifacts
Ongoing or planned PhD studies (e.g., at Masaryk University)
Professional focus on archaeometallurgy or archaeometry (experience in the field not required)

Language Skills

English (B2 minimum; C1/C2 preferred)
Czech or Slovak (written and spoken) advantageous

Job-related Competencies

Ability to conduct independent research and collaborate in research teams
Strong communication and presentation skills
Experience with SEM-EDS microscopy, GIS (ArcGIS), databases, statistical methods (PCA, cluster/discriminant analysis)
Basic knowledge of early medieval archaeology in Central Europe
Diligence, reliability, team spirit, openness to change, self-reflection

Advantages

Knowledge of the university environment

We Offer

Working Environment

Stable employment at a prestigious institution awarded the HR Excellence in Research
Participation in the ERC Synergy project CoCo with an international, interdisciplinary team
Friendly and inspiring work environment in central Brno
Supportive work-life balance