Senior Researcher @Oriental Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences

Overview

The Oriental Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences is inviting applications for a Senior Researcher position within the project Migration and Us: Mobilities, Refugees and Borders from the Perspective of the Human Sciences. This opportunity targets experienced scholars specializing in migration dynamics across Eurasia.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse migration flows across Eurasia.
• Examine the drivers and structures influencing migration movements.
• Explore state and non-state factors shaping migration patterns.

Requirements

• PhD in Asian Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, or a relevant humanities discipline.
• Proven expertise in field or textual research using original sources.
• Established publication record in relevant academic fields.
• Proficiency in English for research and publication purposes.
• Knowledge of at least one Asian or Middle Eastern language.

Benefits

• Salary: EUR 2,500–3,000 per month.
• Contract duration: 26 months.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Work-life balance benefits, including five weeks of annual leave and flexible working hours.
• Family-friendly policies, language training opportunities, and career development support.

Location

Global

How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to submit a cover letter, project proposal, CV, and list of publications via email to the designated HR contact.

Deadline

Application deadline: 26 April 2026