Phds In Transport And/Or Competitive Economics

11 Sep 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company

Masaryk University - Faculty of Economics and Administration

Department

Department of Economics

Research Field

Economics » Transport economics

Economics » Economic policy

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Czech Republic

Application Deadline

30 Nov 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)

Type of Contract

Not Applicable

Job Status

Not Applicable

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Department of Economics at the Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University (Brno, Czech Republic), is inviting PhD applicants in the field of transport and/or competition economics. The overarching theme of the PhD topics is analysis of competition. Students and recent graduates with a background in economics, finance, management, statistics, geography, and related disciplines are invited to apply.

Any of the following research areas is of particular interest:

1. Transport economics and policy

2. Competition economics and policy

Successful applicants will work within a research group of the Institute for Transport Economics, Geography and Policy (ITREGEP). You will be supervised by one of senior scholars from the research group.

If you wish to apply, please check profiles of potential supervisors and submit

Letter of application, including description of areas of expertise, research interests, and experience

Complete CV

to the prospective supervisor according to your research interest and their area of expertise: Professor Zdeněk Tomeš ([email protected]) for transport economics and Professor Martin Kvizda ([email protected]) for competition economics.

Once your future supervisor agrees, you may officially apply via our online application. A fee for one application at the Faculty of Economics and Administration is 700 CZK. The online application requires you to submit the following documents (in English):

Dissertation project (based on the topic you agreed on with your future supervisor)

Structured professional CV

Letter of motivation

Proof of achieved education

Application deadlines:

30th November 2023, 23:59 (course start date in February 2024)

Dissertation project may be submitted by the 20th December 2023.

30th April 2024, 23:59 (course start date in September 2024)

Dissertation project may be submitted by the 21st May 2024.

In case of any questions regarding the PhD programs in general or the application process, please contact Lucie Přikrylová ([email protected]).

You can also find information on our website. We recommend to read the Terms and Conditions of Admission to the Faculty of Economics and Administration as well.

Follow us on Twitter for more opportunities (@vedaeconmuni).

Requirements

Research Field

Economics » Applied economics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Economics » Business economics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Geography » Economic geography

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The ideal candidate:

must have completed Master's degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Business and management, Geography or related fields before the beginning of the course;

must be well versed in quantitative research methods and techniques;

must demonstrate attention to detail, and combine integrity, creativity, efficiency and a willingness to cooperate with colleagues;

must be passionate about economic research in general and transport and/or competition economics in particular

must possess good communication and presentation skills; they must be fluent in English (both written and spoken).

Previous (research) experience, although not required, is considered a bonus.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information

Benefits

PhD students initially receive a minimal fellowship of 15,500 CZK (approx. 600 EUR) per month for 24 months. After successful defence of their research proposal and first results, minimal funding of 18,000 CZK (approx. 700 EUR) per month is extended of additional 24 months. In addition, there is a possibility to apply for travel allowances, to participate in a students' grant competition with a high success rate and to participate in research projects with external funding. PhD students typically spend at least one semester at a research-stay at an international university in Europe. There is no tuition fee.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

2

Company/Institute

Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University

Country

Czech Republic

City

Brno

Postal Code

60200

Street

Lipová 41a

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https: // is.muni.cz/prihlaska/info?lang=en&filtr-typ-studia=D&filtr-forma- studia…

Contact

State/Province

Czech Republic

City

Brno

Website

https: // www. econ.muni.cz/en/admissions/phd-studies

Street

Lipová 507/41a

Postal Code

602 00

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED