Assistant Professor Masaryk University Czech Republic
PhDr. Pavel Horák, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Social Policy and Social Work, Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic. With extensive experience in public and social policy, he has significantly contributed to research and academia, particularly in labor market policies, social deviations, and public policy implementation.
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Education
Dr. Horák earned his PhD in Social Policy and Social Work in 2007 from the Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic. His dissertation focused on the discretion of street-level bureaucrats in labor market policy. He also holds a PhDr. from the same institution, with a rigorous thesis on the changing goals of state social programs during implementation.
Experience
Dr. Horák’s career spans various roles, including Assistant Professor at Masaryk University since 2007, and Researcher at the Research Institute of Labor and Social Affairs. He has also taught at secondary schools and worked as a marketing employee for the Czech and Slovak Social Work Journal. His specialization includes public and social policy, sociology, and labor market policies.
Research Interests
Dr. Horák’s research interests lie in public and social policy, social problems and deviations, labor market policies, and project management. His work often explores the intersection of policy implementation and social impact, particularly focusing on the role of bureaucrats in policy adaptation.
Awards
Dr. Horák has been recognized for his contributions to the field through various research grants and his role as Chairman of the Academic Senate at the Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University, Brno. He is also a member of the editorial board of the Brazilian Journal of Policy and Development.
Publications Top Notes
1. Horák, P. (2023). “Impacts of COVID-19 on Organizational Change and Digitization in Public Administration.” LA Project – Slovenia and Czechia, GAČR, GF21-47171L.
2. Horák, P. (2022). “Socio-Economic Consequences of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.” Ministry of Science and Higher Education in Poland, Project no.: 021/RID/2018/19.
3. Horák, P. (2017). “INNCARE: Governance, Social Investment and Social Innovation in Daycare Services.” Czech-Norwegian Research Program CZ09, 7F14058.
4. Horák, P. (2015). “NEUJOBS – Employment 2025: How Will Multiple Transitions Affect the European Labour Market?” 7th EC Framework Program, g. a. 266833.
5. Horák, P. (2014). “Modernization of Czech Social Policy: Towards an Employment-Friendly Model.” GAČR, GAP404/11/0086.