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Vacancies

:boom: We are hiring!

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  • 2 Postdocs (1 year, renewable up to 3 years),
  • 1 Research Assistant for 1 year (pre-doc).

Application here:

Postdoc Position 1: “Multigenerational transmission of demographic behavior”

Responsabilities

  • Statistical analysis of genealogy and historical micro-census data
  • Analysis of inequality in longevity;
  • Development of theoretical and empirical models for the analysis of intergenerational correlation of fertility and mortality

Selection criteria

Applicants should hold a PhD, (or be close to completion), in statistics, sociology, demography, economics, computer science or another relevant discipline. Training and expertise in analysing secondary data, strong quantitative analysis skills are essential. Candidates will be required to show evidence of developing a track record of excellent quality publications in peer-reviewed academic journals. Previous experience or training on working with large datasets is desirable.

Salary

€ 26,174

Postdoc Position 2: “Statistical Methods for genealogy data and micro-data linkage”

Responsabilities

  • Development and application of statistical methods for the analysis of internet-based genealogy data;
  • Development and application of probabilistic and machine learning approaches to historical record linking;
  • Analysis of bias and selectivity of non-probabilistic samples

Selection criteria

Applicants should hold a PhD, (or be close to completion), in statistics, sociology, demography, economics, computer science or another relevant discipline. Training and expertise in analysing secondary data, strong quantitative analysis skills are essential. Candidates will be required to show evidence of developing a track record of excellent quality publications in peer-reviewed academic journals. Previous experience or training on the data linkage and for treating bias in non-probabilistic samples is desirable.

Salary

€ 26,174

Research Assistant Position: “Genes, Genealogy and the evolution of demographic change and social inequality”

Responsabilities

  • Data cleaning and preparation;
  • Data analysis,
  • Represent the research group at internal and external meetings/seminars and present papers at conferences and public meetings;
  • Participate in the research activities of the GENPOP project and the Department of Statistical Sciences;
  • Undertake appropriate administrative/organisational duties within the group when required such as organizing research meetings, conference sessions and reporting to the funders;

Selection criteria

Applicants should hold a Master Degree, (or be close to completion), in statistics, sociology, demography, economics, computer science or another relevant discipline. Training and expertise in analysing secondary data, strong quantitative analysis skills are essential.

Salary

€ 19,367