The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) is recruiting highly qualified
Post-Docs/Research Scientists, at various levels of seniority, to join the Lab of Digital
and Computational Demography.
The MPIDR is one of the leading demographic centers in the world. It is part of the Max
Planck Society, a network of more than 80 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 Lab of Digital and Computational Demography, headed by MPIDR Director Emilio Zagheni,
is looking for candidates with a background in Demography, Data Science, Computer Science,
Statistics, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Social Psychology, Geography, Applied
Mathematics, Public Health, Public Policy, or related disciplines.
The Lab brings together methodologists (from areas like Statistics, Computer Science or
Mathematical Demography) with experts in areas of the Social Sciences in order to enable
cross-pollination of ideas, to advance methods and theory of population research, and to
address pressing societal questions.
For more information about the Lab and its current projects, see:
https://www.demogr.mpg.de/go/lab-dcd<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v…
The successful candidate must have obtained their PhD (or expect to have obtained their
PhD by the time the post commences no later than Fall 2021), and their profile should
match one of the following three:
1. A methodologist interested in producing advances in demographic methods and in the
field of Digital and Computational Demography.
2. A social and behavioral scientist with strong expertise in at least one of the
following substantive areas: migration and mobility; population aging and generational
processes; social demography; environmental demography; (digital) health; technological
change and well-being.
3. A computational social scientist interested in working on questions central to
demographic research.
Across all profiles, the ability and willingness to work in interdisciplinary teams in
order to conduct cutting-edge research that advances population science is key.
Applications have to be submitted online via
https://www.demogr.mpg.de/go/JobAd617491<https://urldefense.proofpoint.c…
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 fit the research strengths of the MPIDR.
3. 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.
4. Names and contact information for 3 academic references
5. One or two writing samples or publications
Note that incomplete submissions will not be considered.
The positions will be open until filled. In order to receive full consideration,
applications should be submitted by December 1st, 2020. The starting date is flexible, but
no later than Fall 2021.
Successful applicants will be offered a 3-year contract with remuneration commensurate to
experience (starting from approx. 56,000 EUR gross per year for researchers who have just
completed their PhD, up to approx. 70,000 EUR gross per year for more senior scientists)
based on the salary structure of the German public sector (Öffentlicher Dienst, TVöD
Bund). The successful candidates are expected to work locally at the MPIDR in Rostock,
Germany. Relocation support is available.
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. For more
information, see:
https://www.demogr.mpg.de/go/work-family<https://urldefense.proofpoint.c…Kry9AtOUl-7NrsLA9cU&e=>.
In addition, there are a range of central initiatives and measures primarily geared
towards helping young female researchers and mothers to advance their career. See the link
below for some examples:
https://www.demogr.mpg.de/go/career-development<https://urldefense.proof…3YdC5zHuVimtwZ3gfJQ&e=>.
Our Institute values diversity and is committed to employing individuals from minorities.
The Max Planck Society has set itself the goal of employing more severely handicapped
people. The Institute and the Max Planck Society also seek to increase the proportion of
women in areas where they are underrepresented. As women are underrepresented in
computational social sciences, we explicitly encourage them to apply.
For inquiries about the positions, please contact
sekzagheni@demogr.mpg.de<mailto:sekzagheni@demogr.mpg.de>.
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