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The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) is recruiting two highly
qualified Post-Docs, or more senior Research Scientists, to join the Department of Digital
and Computational
Demography<http://www.demogr.mpg.de/en/research_6120/digital_and_computational_demography_zagheni_11666/>,
headed by MPIDR Director Emilio
Zagheni<http://www.demogr.mpg.de/en/about_us_6113/staff_directory_1899/emilio_zagheni_2243>.
One position will be filled in the Lab of Migration and
Mobility<http://www.demogr.mpg.de/en/research_6120/digital_and_computational_demography_zagheni_11666/migration_and_mobility_11669/>
and one in the Lab of Population Dynamics and Sustainable
Well-Being<http://www.demogr.mpg.de/en/research_6120/digital_and_computational_demography_zagheni_11666/population_dynamics_and_sustainable_well_being_11670/>.
Digital and computational demography is a growing interdisciplinary field that tackles
fundamental questions across all domains of demographic research by combining the methods
and perspectives of computational sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and
statistics. The field has emerged in parallel with rapid technological improvements in
computing, the spread of Internet and mobile technologies, and the increased
digitalization of people's lives. Our group brings together methodologists (from areas
like statistics, computer science or formal demography) with experts in various areas of
the social sciences in order to foster cross-pollination of ideas, to advance methods and
theories of population research, and to address pressing scientific and societal
questions.
Candidates who can enrich or complement projects in any Research Area of the Lab of
Migration and Mobility or of the Lab of Population Dynamics and Sustainable Well-Being
will be considered. Across all profiles, ability and willingness to work in
interdisciplinary teams in order to conduct cutting-edge research that advances our
understanding of population processes is key.
Examples of themes that we are interested in strengthening include (but are not limited
to):
* The use of advanced statistical analysis, machine learning or causal inference for
estimating, understanding and forecasting demographic outcomes, at the individual and
aggregate levels;
* The assessment of the relationships between climate change, population dynamics and
individual behaviors, including the impact of climate change on demographic and health
indicators;
* The assessment of the impact of technological transformations, including the
digitalization of life, on social inequalities, time use, and well-being;
* Modeling and understanding migration flows, including high-skilled migration and
migration of scientists.
Applications have to be in English and submitted online via this
survey<https://survey.demogr.mpg.de/index.php/455699?lang=en> and include the
following documents:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of interest (Max 1 page)
Briefly state why you are interested in joining the MPIDR, how the MPIDR could foster your
professional development and career trajectory, and in which ways your interests and
skills fit the research program of the department and corresponding lab at MPIDR.
1. Research Statement (Max 2 pages)
Briefly describe your research accomplishments, as well as ongoing and future research
plans. Please also describe your technical skills, areas of expertise, as well as the type
of advanced training that you would like to receive as a research scientist.
1. Names and contact information for two academic referees
2. Two writing samples or publications
The announcement will be open until the positions are filled. In order to receive full
consideration, applications should be submitted by October 7, 2023. The starting date is
flexible, but no later than fall 2024. The successful applicants will be offered a 3-year
contract with remuneration commensurate to experience (starting from currently approx.
57,241 EUR gross per year for researchers who have just completed their PhD, up to approx.
66,217 EUR gross per year for more senior scientists), based on the salary structure of
the German public sector (Öffentlicher Dienst, TVöD Bund). They are expected to be in
residence at the MPIDR.
For inquiries about the positions, please contact Daniela
Perrotta<http://www.demogr.mpg.de/en/about_us_6113/staff_directory_1899/daniela_perrotta_3932/>
or Ugofilippo
Basellini<http://www.demogr.mpg.de/en/about_us_6113/staff_directory_1899/ugofilippo_basellini_3180/>.
The MPIDR is one of the leading demographic research centers in the world, part of the Max
Planck Society, a network of 86 institutes that form Germany's premier basic-research
organization. Max Planck Institutes have an established record of world-class,
foundational research in the sciences, technology, social sciences and the humanities.
They offer a unique environment that combines the best aspects of an academic setting and
a research laboratory.
The MPIDR is an equal opportunities employer. Our work atmosphere includes respectful
treatment of each other, with gender, nationality, religion, disability, age, cultural
origin, and sexual identity playing no role. We aim to have an institutional culture that
enables everyone to develop their individual skills and competencies.
The Max Planck Society offers a broad range of measures to support the reconciliation of
work and family. These are complemented by the MPIDR's own initiatives. The Society
has been awarded the certificate "Work and Family" which is granted to
institutions committed to establishing a family-friendly corporate culture by binding
target agreements. The MPIDR collaborates with a network of local day-care centers that
provides childcare places for the children of Institute staff. The Max Planck Society has
contracts with a private family service company that offers services such as arranging
child care on short notice in various cities in Germany for parents who attend
conferences, care services for children of school age up to 14 years, and support for
those caring for family members and relatives. The MPIDR also practices flexible
working-time models, which include at least one home office day per week, and scheduling
meetings only within core working hours. To help accompanying spouses and partners find
appropriate work at their new location, the MPIDR works in close cooperation with
Dual-Career Partners in regional networks.
We value diversity and are keen to employ individuals from minorities and
under-represented groups. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of
individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from
such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the
number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly
encourages women to apply.
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