Masaryk University, Faculty of Economics and Administration, is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the field of psychology, political science or related fields.

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) led by Lena Adamus.

We are looking for a candidate with at least one of the following characteristics:
• A full-time post-doctoral researcher;
• With a PhD in psychology, political science, media studies or a related field, or being near completion;
• With a strong interest in research on conspiracy beliefs, unfounded beliefs or misinformation; previous experience with research on these topics is beneficial;
• With background in state-of-the-art methods in longitudinal research and interdisciplinary research interests;
• With research potential demonstrated by at least 1 high quality peer-reviewed publication thematically or methodologically related to the project;
• Good French or Italian language skills will be an advantage.

What do we offer?
• A full-time (40 hours a week) Post-doctoral 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 (until 31 August 2028). Possible prolongation depends on the availability of project funding.
• The starting date of the contract is 1 September 2026.
• The monthly salary is based on seniority ranging from 2000-3000 EUR/month (gross).
• Relocation support and help from the MUNI  Welcome Office
• A 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 (6 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

Application deadline: 31 Jul 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)

Where to apply: https://www.muni.cz/en/about-us/careers/vacancies/81313

For further details visit: https://www.euraxess.cz/jobs/447336