Population Research Centre, University of Groningen

09/10/2025

PhD position “Joint physical custody and parents’ spatial (im)mobility”

The Department of Demography at the University of Groningen invites applications for a four-year PhD position. The project investigates how joint physical custody arrangements for children shape—and are shaped by—the spatial (im)mobility of separated parents. It will examine: (a) how joint physical custody structures or constrains spatial mobility and proximity; (b) how repartnering, with or without moving, affects distances and parenting arrangements; and (c) how gender moderates the interplay between parenting arrangements, mobility, and repartnering.
The project will use quantitative analyses of existing survey data linked to register data, complemented by an in-depth qualitative study.

Supervisory team: Dr Roselinde van der Wiel, Prof Dr Matthijs Kalmijn

Application deadline: 19 October 2025

Project descriptionThe PhD researcher will work in the project “Joint physical custody and parents’ spatial (im)mobility”, supervised by Roselinde van der Wiel (daily supervisor) and Matthijs Kalmijn (promotor). The project’s goal is to understand how joint physical custody arrangements for ...

14/01/2025

Vacancy details below:

Post-doctoral Associate at NYU Abu Dhabi, Division of Social Science

Deadline for applications: 14 February 2025 (11.59pm, ET).

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

NYU Abu Dhabi's Division of Social Science invites applications from individuals who have or will soon receive a PhD in sociology, demography, or a related discipline for a Post-doctoral Associate position. The appointment will begin September 1, 2025, subject to final budget approval. This is a three-year position.

To apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/160976

The post-doctoral associate will spend half their time on independent research, and half their time on collaborative research with Professors Sabino Kornrich and Luca Maria Pesando. The collaborative research will focus on parenting in an international or comparative perspective, ideally using experimental and quasi-experimental methods to examine parenting norms (detailed project description available upon request).

We seek a candidate with expertise in childhood, parenting, or the family broadly, and with interest in inequality and social stratification. An ideal candidate would also have strong methodological skills, either quantitative or qualitative, and have some exposure to survey experiments in the social sciences.

The position does not require teaching, but it may be possible to get teaching experience for compensation. You would join a group of over 20 post-doctoral fellows and 70 faculty in the Division of Social Science.

For consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, a transcript, and two letters of reference, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Sabino Kornrich at [email protected].

Working for NYUAD

To help Postdoctoral Associates and faculty thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance to ensure a smooth transition to Abu Dhabi. It includes a competitive salary; housing and transportation allowances; educational assistance for your dependents attending school in the UAE; and access to health and wellness services. Click here for more information on benefits for you and your family.

14/01/2025

Vacancy alert, find details below.

Senior tenured researcher, French Institute for Demographic Studies (INED), Aubervilliers/Paris, France

Deadline for applications: 12 February 2025 (Noon Paris Time)

A position for a senior tenured researcher is open at INED.

Complete details for this position are available on the INED website:

https://www.ined.fr/en/institute/joining-ined/competitive-examination/researchers-exams/

For all inquiries: [email protected]

Directeur·trice de recherche, Institut national d’études démographiques (Ined), Paris/Aubervilliers, France

Date limite de candidature : 12 février 2025 à 12h (midi), heure de Paris

Un poste de directeur·trice de recherche (2ème classe) est à pourvoir à l’Ined par voie de concours au titre de l'année 2025.

L'ensemble des informations relatives à ce concours est disponible sur le site Internet de l'Ined :

https://www.ined.fr/fr/institut/nous-rejoindre/recrutement-concours/concours-chercheur-e-s/

Pour toute demande : [email protected]

L’Institut national d’études démographiques (Ined) est un organisme public de recherche spécialisé dans l’étude des populations, partenaire du monde universitaire et de la recherche au niveau national et à l’international.

16/07/2024

Pre-doctoral position at the Centre d’Estudis Demogràfics (CED), Barcelona (Closegap_Call Ref. R103/2024)

Deadline for applications: 5 September 2024 (12h00, Central European Time)

Come to write a Ph.D. dissertation in one of the leading centers of social science research in Europe. You will be part of the research line Gender and Inequalities led by Mariona Lozano, and your thesis will be co-supervised by Dr. Francisco Villavicencio from the University of Barcelona. You will be invited to participate in the project Modeling work, family and policy conditions to forecast the fertility gap in Spain (CLOSEGAP), funded by “La Caixa” Foundation. Contract extension for a third year is possible.

CLOSEGAP aims to study working and family trajectories associated with different fertility outcomes, and to identify the combination of factors that minimize the gap between actual and desired fertility.

Requirements:

A master’s degree in any discipline, proficiency in English (written and spoken), and quantitative analysis skills.

Knowledge of R or STATA are desirable. Training will be provided, and the candidate is expected to learn.

For more information: https://ced.cat/en/job-opportunities/contractes-personal-investigador/ (Personal predoctoral La Caixa R103/2024):

The Demographic Studies Center (Barcelona) was created in 1984 with three main aims: promote scientific research, training and dissemination of knowledge on population dynamics.

25/06/2024

PhD Vacancy Alert. See the details below.

Three-year PhD scholarship in Population Studies / Quantitative Social Sciences at the University of Strasbourg (France) and the Centre for Human Sciences (CSH) of New Delhi (India) - [shared time]

Project: Social inequalities and regional effect: unravelling the factors of gender discrimination in India.

Deadline for applications: 11 July 2024
The post affiliated to the University of Strabourg, will be based part-time in Strasbourg, France, and part-time in New Delhi, India, and will be organised in rotative terms. At the University of Strasbourg, the candidate will be hosted by the interdisciplinary laboratory SAGE (Societies, Actors, Government in Europe) and the Institute for Demographic Research (IDUS). The post will benefit, in particular, from the laboratory's expertise in territorial dynamics and demographic research in relation to social inequalities. During the terms in India, the candidate will be hosted by the CSH in New Delhi.

The PhD candidate will join a vibrant multidisciplinary and multi-site research community and benefit from the international network of the COMTER interdisciplinary research team, including geographers, economists, sociologists, and anthropologists from research centres located in Delhi, Paris, Rouen, and Strasbourg.

Ideally, the PhD project should start in September 2024 (or by October 2024 at the latest).

Visit the following link for details and application: https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/Doctorant/UMR7363-SYLDUB-002/Default.aspx?lang=EN

For further information, please contact Prof. Sylvie Dubuc ([email protected]).

Intitulé de l'offre : Bourse de doctorat (H/F)_Inégalités sociales et effet régional : démêler les facteurs de discrimination de genre en Inde. Référence : UMR7363-SYLDUB-002 Nombre de Postes : 1 Lieu de travail : STRASBOURG Date de publication : jeudi 20 juin 2024 Type de contrat : CDD Doct...

07/06/2024

Vacancy alert!

1 postdoc and 2 PhD positions on the Social-historical Analysis of Regional Depopulation and Community Welfare (University of Groningen, the Netherlands)

Deadline for applications: 23 June 2024

Postdoctoral Researcher Comparative Historical Analysis of Depopulation and Welfare

The position will be within the ERC-funded project “Coping with decline: Comparative social-historical analysis of depopulation and community welfare in Europe, 1950-2022 (DEPOP)”, based at the University of Groningen.

This Postdoc position will focus on European regional comparison predominantly at the macro-level of analysis, i.e. population trajectories and state welfare provision data, available as reports and regional statistics. You will work closely with two PhD students whose focus will be on the Netherlands and Finland.

https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/work-with-us/job-opportunities/?details=00347-02S000ATFP

Deadline: 23 June

PhD Position: Social-historical Analysis of Regional Depopulation and Community Welfare in the Netherlands

The position will be within the ERC-funded project “Coping with decline: Comparative social-historical analysis of depopulation and community welfare in Europe, 1950-2022 (DEPOP)”, based at the University of Groningen. The PhD will focus on the Netherlands. The project will examine collective coping strategies through social organisations, collected through their archives and witness seminars, and individual coping strategies, examined through existing and new oral histories.

https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/work-with-us/job-opportunities/?details=00347-02S000ATUP

Deadline: 23 June

PhD Position: Social-historical Analysis of Regional Depopulation and Community Welfare in Finland

The position will be within the ERC-funded project “Coping with decline: Comparative social-historical analysis of depopulation and community welfare in Europe, 1950-2022 (DEPOP)”, based at the University of Groningen.

This PhD will focus on Finland. The project will examine collective coping strategies through social organisations, collected through their archives and witness seminars, and individual coping strategies, examined through existing and new oral histories.

https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/work-with-us/job-opportunities/?details=00347-02S000ATTP

Deadline: 23 June

Within the Chair Group of Economic and Social History, Faculty of Arts at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands, a fully funded PhD position is currently available. The position will be within the ERC-funded project “Coping with decline: Comparative social-historical analysis of depopulatio...

28/05/2024

Vacancy alert, find details below!

Researcher in Demography (permanent position), Centre for Demographic Studies (CED), Barcelona (Spain)

Deadline for applications: 25 June 2024 (12:00 pm Madrid)

The Centre for Demographic Studies (CED), Barcelona invites applications for a full-time Researcher in Demography for a permanent structural position.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Demography or a cognate discipline and will be expected to contribute significantly to the research output of the Centre. The candidate will have, relative to career stage, a track record in research, including high-impact scholarship and international publications, and proved funding ID.

Applications are sought from candidates with expertise in quantitative methods that align with the priority research areas of the Centre as detailed on the CED’s website. Researchers interested in social stratification, family dynamics and s*xual minority groups are particularly encouraged to apply. The appointee will be expected to engage in wider public and policy debates, and to foster collaboration with other external research bodies.

The selection will take place during the month of July by an International Selection Committee. Applications will be acknowledged by email. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt within one working day of submitting your application online, please contact Hermínia Pujol ([email protected]), on the job specification immediately and prior to the closing date/time. First evaluation will be based on the merits stated in the their CVs and cover letters. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview during the second week of July. In some instances, the interview may be done by video conferencing. Outcomes of interviews are notified in writing to applicants and are issued no later than 5 working days following the selection day.

For more information, see position R401/2024 on this page:

The Demographic Studies Center (Barcelona) was created in 1984 with three main aims: promote scientific research, training and dissemination of knowledge on population dynamics.

16/05/2024

Postdoctoral researcher position, Centre d’Estudis Demogràfics (CED) - project DECIPHE (3-year contract)

Deadline for application: 7 June 2024 (12:00 pm in Barcelona)

The postdoctoral researcher will join the project “Demographic Change and the Intergenerational Persistence in Homeownership in Europe”.

The postdoc will be employed by CED (Barcelona) and integrated in the research group “Generations and Life course” led by Prof. Sergi Vidal.

The DECIPHE project will study whether and how demographic changes in Europe impact the intergenerational persistence of homeownership, considering variations across countries, regions, and birth cohorts.

Functions description:

The postdoctoral researcher`s main contribution to the project relates to the preparation and coordination of original data collections in four countries. Main tasks include the design of the factorial survey, preparing protocols, applying for ethical approval, holding pilots, supervising and assisting other national teams in the data collection, data cleaning, coding and structuring in a consistent format, and preparing documentation.

The postdoctoral researcher will also contribute to examining preferences for homeownership using the collected data, and on other aspects using secondary data in collaboration with project members. They will also be presenting in academic conferences, publishing results in scientific journals, and contributing content for the data visualisation, explainer videos, and discussion fora.

Requirements:

PhD in Demography, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, or another quantitative-oriented discipline.

Proven academic excellence ideally demonstrated by an international publication record relative to career stage (valuable).

Advanced knowledge of survey experiments (mandatory) and experience in their design and implementation (valuable).

Experience analyzing complex datasets using advanced quantitative methods.

Excellent command of English and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work as part of a team and independently; strong organizational skills and attention to details.

Experience working in collaborative research projects, coordinating colleagues and project partners (valuable).

Conditions of employment:

3-year contract starting in September 2024.

The base salary ranges from 37,950 to 39,000 euros gross per annum. Additional salary complements, up to 6,000 euros, may apply

Budget available for the attendance of conferences, training and other research-related expenses.

There are no teaching obligations.

Applications:

People who are interested in participating must send the CED's General Manager ([email protected]):

Application form

One-page motivation letter

Curriculum vitae

PhD certificate

Informal inquiries about the position and the project are encouraged by writing to Prof. Sergi Vidal ([email protected])

For additional information you may contact: [email protected].
http://www.deciphe.eu/

08/05/2024

Vacancy alert! See details below.

The UN Population Division is recruiting a Senior Population Affairs Officer (P-5) to lead the Fertility and Population Ageing Section, with an application deadline of 29 May 2024. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply, and to share the opening with all potential eligible candidates.

https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/231653?language=en

French version available here: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/231653?language=fr

United Nations

06/05/2024

Summer school opportunity!

"Finding Your Way in the Education-Work Transition: Mental Resilience and Social Entrepreneurship" is a summer school organised in Gulu, Northern Uganda from 15 to 26 of July 2024.

You can find more information here: https://www.rug.nl/education/summer-winter-schools/yew/

"Finding your way in the education-work transition can evoke a variety of doubts. Around the world, young people are confronted with questions like: How am I going to make a living? What kind of work would I like to do? What kind of education do I need? How can I gain meaningful experience? And on a more personal level: What am I good at? What kind of person do I want to be? What would I like to achieve? Entering the world of work is not only about possessing the right knowledge and skills, but also requires a certain attitude, self esteem and useful relationships.

In Uganda, many young people look to entrepreneurship for making a living. Some of them turn into social entrepreneurs, not only supporting themselves and their families, but also the surrounding communities. In Gulu city, northern Uganda, this asks for strong resilience as the violent conflicts of some decades ago are still part of the collective memory. The city with its large, lively market offers a valuable context for fieldwork to explore youth entrepreneurship in relation to mental resilience. The fieldwork, which is at the core of the summer school, will be prepared in interactive lectures and shared in interdisciplinary groupwork and presentations at Gulu University. The programme draws on the experiences and expertise of the UNESCO chair on Lifelong learning, youth and work. The insights gained will feed into the collective knowledge production and lead to the proposal of innovations in educational programmes."

This interdisciplinary summer school, taking place in Gulu, northern Uganda, will explore how education can play an encouraging role in sustainable...

22/04/2024

Senior Researcher Vacancy! Find details below.

The Leverhulme Center for Demographic Science, otherwise known as the Demographic Science Unit (DSU) within the Nuffield Department of Population Health at the University of Oxford seeks to recruit:

A Senior Researcher in Reproductive Demography

Deadline for applications: 29 April 2024 (noon, UK time)

Senior Researcher in Reproductive Demography Description

We seek a Senior Researcher for a full-time, 3-year position working on a UKRI funded project (originally awarded as the ERC Consolidator Grant project SEXRATIO). This project seeks to understand variation in natural s*x ratios at birth and their implications for measuring missing women and gender discrimination more broadly. The post holder will report directly to Dr. Joshua Wilde, and will form an integral part of the SEXRATIO project team consisting of another Postdoctoral Researcher and a network of collaborators across multiple institutions. The role will offer the opportunity to focus on research at the intersection of both social and biological determinants of fertility behavior, with a heavy emphasis on maternal and reproductive health. Particular importance will be placed on the link between maternal stress and s*x-biased conception and fetal loss.

This position is based within the Leverhulme Center for Demographic Science, otherwise known as the Demographic Science Unit (DSU) within the Nuffield Department of Population Health at the University of Oxford. The DSU is an interdisciplinary research centre aiming to disrupt and realign how we measure and model populations, but infusing new types of data, methods and unconventional approaches to tackle the most challenging demographic problems of our time.

Requirements

To be considered you will hold a PhD/DPhil in Demography, Sociology, Economics, Statistics, Public/Population Health, Geography, Global Affairs, or a related field, AND will have had at least one year of research experience post-PhD. You will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes, experience writing computer code in Stata and/or R for data analysis and visualisation and have excellent communication skills.

The closing date for applications is noon on 29 April 2024.