Open PhD Positions

Open PhD Positions

  • 6 Fully Funded PhD Positions in Public Economics (Supervisors: Matěj Bajgar, Petr Janský, Miroslav Palanský)

    The Institute of Economic Studies, the Charles University economics department, is looking for 6 talented and driven master's graduates (or 2nd-year students) interested in public economics to join its PhD programme in Economics and Finance. The positions are fully funded.

    Supervisors: Matěj Bajgar, Petr Janský, Miroslav Palanský

    Duration: October 2025 (or earlier) to September 2029

    Areas of focus:

    • Multinational companies
    • Corporate taxation
    • Global minimum tax reform
    • Corporate investment
    • Industrial policy
    • Innovation economics

    What we are looking for

    We are looking for talented individuals with a keen interest in economics research who have graduated from or are currently completing a master's programme in economics (or in a related field). We expect candidates to be interested in learning new research skills and in conducting high-quality, policy-relevant applied economics research. They should be able to work with other researchers on empirical economics papers to be presented at international academic conferences and published in leading academic journals.

    The positions are equivalent to the research part of US-style PhD programmes. We expect candidates to have completed their graduate coursework within economics or a related field before enrolling in our PhD programme. Selected candidates will, however, have the option to enroll in graduate-level courses at Charles University to deepen their training in relevant research methods.

    What we offer

    All PhD positions advertised here are linked to a full-time Junior Researcher position with a net monthly salary of EUR 1,500 or more. 

    Charles University

    The PhD programme in Economics and Finance is based at the Institute of Economic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Prague. Charles University is the oldest and most prestigious university in the Czech Republic, and it is consistently ranked #1 in the country among economics departments offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Internationally, it ranks among the top 100 economics institutions in Europe according to IDEAS Repec (top 30 based on data from the last 10 years). It is also home to an internationally renowned research group on multinational taxation, CORPTAX, where some of the advertised PhD positions will be based, and the Centre for Public Finance.

    The Institute of Economic Studies is highly international. Almost all courses are taught in English, and a large share of students at all levels (PhD students in particular) come from abroad. 

    The research group

    The Junior Researcher positions will be hosted by a dynamic research group, including 3 lead researchers (Matěj Bajgar, Petr Janský, Miroslav Palanský) and about 10 current PhD students conducting research in applied public economics, with a particular focus on multinational companies, corporate taxation, global minimum tax reform, corporate investment, industrial policy and innovation economics. The group has access to unique administrative datasets (e.g. tax returns of multinationals). It collaborates with researchers at leading institutions such as the University of Oxford, University College Dublin, the Paris School of Economics, the OECD and the World Bank, and it supports PhD students to visit these and other institutions for extended research stays, and also to frequently present their research findings at leading international academic conferences.

    Application process

    There is a separate application for the Junior Research positions and for admission to the PhD programme.

    1) Application for the Junior Researcher positions: Applications are now open. Candidates can apply by filling the form here. We accept applications on a rolling basis, and earlier applications have a higher chance of success. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews (conducted online). The selection process will be completed in March 2025, so the successful candidates have time to prepare their formal applications to the PhD programme (see below). Offers for the Junior Researcher positions will be conditional on being accepted to the PhD programme.

    2) Application to the PhD programme: The deadline for applications to the PhD programme is April 30. For the university website for information about the application process.

    We are looking forward to your applications. Do not hesitate to reach out with enquiries by email to the lead researchers: matej.bajgar@fsv.cuni.cz, petr.jansky@fsv.cuni.cz, miroslav.palansky@fsv.cuni.cz.

  • Fully Funded PhD Position in Finance and Data Analytics (Supervisor: Jozef Baruník)

    Supervisor: doc. PhDr. Jozef Baruník, Ph.D.

    The Institute of Economic Studies at Charles University invites applications for a PhD position in Finance and Data Analytics under the supervision of Prof. Jozef Baruník. This position is part of an open call for PhD candidates interested in cutting-edge research at the intersection of financial econometrics, asset pricing, and machine learning.

    The successful candidate will work on topics related to financial market dynamics, data-driven asset pricing, and high-frequency data analysis. Strong analytical skills, experience in programming (e.g., Python, R, Julia or MATLAB), and a solid background in econometrics, statistics, or machine learning are highly desirable.

    The PhD position provides excellent research opportunities, access to high-quality data, and the possibility of collaboration with international research networks. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a related field.

    The PhD position advertised here is linked to a full-time Junior Researcher position with a net salary in the range of 1300-1500 euro per month.

    For further details and application procedures, please contact https://barunik.github.io.

  • Fully Funded PhD Position in Finance and Society (Supervisor: Roman Horváth)

    Supervisor: prof. Roman Horváth, Ph.D.

    The Institute of Economic Studies at Charles University invites applications for a PhD position in Finance and Society under the supervision of Prof. Roman Horváth. This position is part of an open call for PhD candidates interested in cutting-edge research at the intersection of financial stability, financial development and economic inequality.

    The successful candidate will work on topics related to the interactions of finance and inequality to help understand various policy-oriented phenomena. Strong analytical skills, experience in using statistical software (e.g., R or Stata), and a solid background in economics and econometrics are highly desirable.

    The PhD position provides excellent research opportunities, access to high-quality data, and the possibility of collaboration with international research networks. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a related field.

    The PhD position advertised here is linked to a full-time Junior Researcher position with a net salary in the range of 1300-1500 euro per month.

    For further details and application procedures, please contact https://sites.google.com/view/horvath 

  • Fully Funded PhD Position in Economics and Finance (Supervisor: Evžen Kočenda)

    Supervisor: prof. Ing. Evžen Kočenda Ph.D., DSc.

    The Institute of Economic Studies invites applications to its PhD program in Economics and
    Finance under the supervision of Prof. Evzen Kocenda. One position is intended for qualified
    applicants interested in the area of financial markets with the aim of accounting for
    environmental issues. The position is fully funded.

    A prospective applicant should possess a master’s degree in economics/finance/statistics, solid
    analytical skills, experience in programming, a robust background in econometrics, and an
    ability to learn new subjects. The applicant's research proposal should be well-aligned with the
    research agenda of the supervisor. A prerequisite for a position is a full commitment to
    completing the doctoral studies within four years or earlier.

    The PhD position advertised here is linked to a full-time Junior Researcher position with a net salary in the range of 1300-1500 euro per month.

    Full information about the admission process is available on the program’s webpage.
    Research issues related to the position may be consulted via https://evzenkocenda.github.io/