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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 2024Postdoctoral Researcher Comparative Historical Analysis of Depopulation and WelfareThe 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://lnkd.in/eXgR9RCPDeadline: 23 JunePhD Position: Social-historical Analysis of Regional Depopulation and Community Welfare in the NetherlandsThe 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://lnkd.in/epJb4ZWUDeadline: 23 JunePhD Position: Social-historical Analysis of Regional Depopulation and Community Welfare in FinlandThe 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://lnkd.in/eZpRSQcRDeadline: 23 June

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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), Barcelonainvites 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 sexual 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 (hpujol@ced.uab.es), 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 possition R401/2024 on this page:https://lnkd.in/e5buPTWV

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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:PeoplewhoareinterestedinparticipatingmustsendtheCED'sGeneralManager (demog@ced.uab.cat):Application formOne-page motivation letterCurriculum vitaePhD certificateInformal inquiries about the position and the project are encouraged by writing to Prof. Sergi Vidal (svidal@ced.uab.es)For additional information you may contact:demog@ced.uab.es.

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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://lnkd.in/eK3hsUmUFrench version available here:https://lnkd.in/etQbFZS9

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://lnkd.in/eiRPzNsa "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.InUganda, 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."

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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 DemographyDeadline for applications:29 April 2024(noon, UK time)Senior Researcher in Reproductive Demography DescriptionWe 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 sex 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 sex-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. RequirementsTo 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.https://lnkd.in/eMitp3ks

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PostDoc vacancy alert. See details below!Post-Doc position in Reproductive Demography, University of Oxford (United Kingdom)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 for:APostdoctoral Researcher in Reproductive DemographyDeadline for applications:25April 2024(noon, UK time)Postdoctoral Researcher in Reproductive Demography DescriptionWe seek a postdoctoral scholar 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 sex 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/Senior 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 sex-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.RequirementsTo be considered you will hold or be close to completion of a PhD/DPhil in Demography, Sociology, Economics, Statistics, Public/Population Health, Geography, Global Affairs, or a related field, 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 25 April 2024.https://lnkd.in/eMitp3ks

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A new postdoc position is available at the Vienna Institute of Demography (VID) and the University of Vienna. See details below!PostDoc Position in Quantitative Sociology, Demography or Quantitative Social Sciences, Vienna Institute of Demography (VID) and University of ViennaDeadline for application: 30 April 2024The VID (ÖAW) is offering a PostDoc Position to join the Research Group Fertility and Family, headed by Tomáš Sobotka, to work on the project "Consequences of divorce: Heterogeneity by duration and gender" (CONDIV). The PostDoc position is offered in collaboration with the University of Vienna. The CONDIV project is led by Valeria Bordone and Caroline Berghammer.Starting date: July 2024, or as soon as possible thereafterDuration: 2 yearsFor more information: https://lnkd.in/ecycyaGi

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