37.2040, Jobs: Linguistic Theories, Morphology, Psycholinguistics, Syntax, Text/Corpus Linguistics: Researcher in Morphology or Syntax, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University

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Subject: 37.2040, Jobs: Linguistic Theories, Morphology, Psycholinguistics, Syntax, Text/Corpus Linguistics: Researcher in Morphology or Syntax, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University

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Date: 10-Jun-2026
From: Guy Tabachnick [guy at phil.muni.cz]
Subject: Linguistic Theories, Morphology, Psycholinguistics, Syntax, Text/Corpus Linguistics: Researcher in Morphology or Syntax, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University

Job Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Web Address: https://cestina.phil.muni.cz/en
Job Title: Researcher in Morphology or Syntax
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Linguistic Theories; Morphology; Psycholinguistics;
Syntax; Text/Corpus Linguistics

Description:
Who Are We Looking for:
We are looking to fill a Researcher II (postdoc) position in
morphology or syntax at the Department of Czech Language with an
expected start date of 1. 1. 2027. The successful candidate will work
on one or more of the areas of study of the project Gradience and
variation in natural language (PI Guy Tabachnick), which is focused on
quantitative and theoretical research of gradience and variable
phenomenon, primarily in inflectional paradigms and the syntax of
clitics, as well as other areas of syntax.
Main Job Content:
- Independent performance of specialized research and development
work.
- Work within a research team/group.
- Publishing research results (ideally in Q1 journals).
- Presenting research results at conferences.
- Type of research: quantitative research (corpus studies/experiments,
e.g. wug tests) of gradience and variable phenomena and theoretical
analysis of these phenomena.
- Subject of research: inflectional allomorphy and the organization of
inflectional paradigms (e.g. inference between paradigm cells), or
syntax, especially agreement or clitics, or the influence of phonology
on syntax.
Other:
Carrying out administrative activities related to the position.
We Request:
- The candidate must have a Ph.D. in linguistics or a related field.
In the ideal case, the candidate will have a Ph.D. in hand by the
start date or shortly thereafter.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 2 publications (article,
book, book chapter, letter or review) in WoS/Scopus within the last 3
years. The postdoc is the main (first/corresponding) author of at
least one of these publications. Alternative publication records will
be considered.
- Prior work on the research topic and/or experience with research
projects is an advantage.
Language Skills:
- Knowledge of English at the C1 level.
- Knowledge of Czech is not required.
We Offer:
Working environment
- employment in a prestigious institution that has received the HR
Excellence in Research Award,
- the opportunity to work in a friendly international and
interdisciplinary team of researchers at the Department of Czech
Language,
- positive and inspiring working environment,
- convenient location of the faculty in the city centre,
- a friendly approach to work-life balance.
Employee Benefits:
6 weeks of paid vacation per year, flexible working hours with the
possibility to work partly from home for better work life balance,
meal allowance in the salary or for meals in canteens, pension
insurance contribution or nursery school/playgroup allowance, selected
vaccinations free of charge, favourable mobile tariffs from Vodafone,
Multisport card, sports lessons organized by the Faculty of Sports
Studies, the nursery school Elánek for children of employees near the
faculty.
Training and Development:
Opportunities for training and personal development, e.g., language
and other courses provided by MU, use of MU libraries, use of
placements and mobilities abroad, participation in conferences, etc.

Application Deadline: 31-Aug-2026
Web Address for Applications:
https://www.phil.muni.cz/en/careers/available-positions/81036
Application Instructions:
Please send your application via the electronic application link
accessible through the link above by August 31, 2026 and please attach
all required documents.  
The following documents are required as a part of your application:
- cover letter specifying the area of research interest,
- structured CV with an overview of previous experience,
- copies of proof of education,
- the names and e-mail addresses of 2 references (may be included in
the CV or the cover letter).
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will
receive an automatic confirmation of acceptance to your e-mail
address. After the e-application deadline, you will receive
information about the next steps.
If you are unsure, please contact the FF MU Personnel Office:
Mgr. Lída Oplatková, email: oplatkova at phil.muni.cz
Contact Information:
        Guy Tabachnick
        Email: guy at phil.muni.cz

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