Markéta Odlová | Trinity College Dublin

Hello and Welcome!

I am a Political Scientist specializing in the interaction between the military and society, as well as ethnic and gender dynamics. My work combines qualitative and quantitative methods, including interviews, surveys, and time-series analysis. I also have experience planning and conducting fieldwork in conflict-affected regions. I am committed to producing creative, collaborative, and inclusive research that generates meaningful social and political impact.

I have recently submitted my PhD dissertation Essays on the Impact of Military Recruitment Policies on Gender and Ethnic Relations at the Department of Political Science at Trinity College Dublin. My doctoral work was funded by the Provost’s PhD Project Award. I hold a BA in Political Science and EU Studies from Palacký University Olomouc and an MA in International Relations from Charles University Prague, during which I spent a year studying at the University of Haifa. Beyond academia, I have gained professional experience in diplomacy and the private sector.

I am currently seeking a new position as researcher, with experience and skills adaptable to academia, NGOs, or the private sector.

For further details about my research, teaching experience, and professional background, please refer to my CV or reach out to me at odlovm@tcd.ie.

Research Interests

Military and Society
Gender Relations
Ethnic Conflict and Colonial Legacies
Society and Politics of Identity in Israel/Palestine; Druze community
Quantitative Research Methods
Qualitative Research Methods
Teaching Methods

Research Papers

Odlová, M. “Overlooked Impact of Selective Conscription: Interview Evidence from Ethnic Minority Women in Israel” (IN THE PUBLICATION PIPELINE)
Odlová, M. “Ethnic Military Recruitment: Introducing a New Dataset” (IN THE PUBLICATION PIPELINE)
Odlová, M. “Strategic Military Refusal: The Case of Israeli Druzes” (WORKING PAPER)
Odlová, M. “Equality in Uniform? Women’s Military Roles and Gender Stereotypes Among the Public” (WORKING PAPER)
Savage, J.D., Odlová, M., Zhang, T. “Intrastate Ethnic Repression and Conflict Dynamics.” (WORK IN PROGRESS)
Odlová, M. (2019). “Zákon o národním státu: Konec izraelsko-drúzského přátelství?” [The Nation State Law: End of Israeli-Druze Friendship?]. International Politics, Institute of International Relations Prague.