The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) is seeking to appoint a full-time post-doctoral researcher to join the Research Group on Labor Demography.
Your profile:
We welcome applications from researchers with a PhD in demography, statistics, sociology, economics, epidemiology, public health, or allied fields. Depending on background and interests, the successful candidate will work on a project aimed at understanding which factors are shaping the length of working life; and/or on projects in survival analysis and causal inference. The candidate will develop their own agenda within these project(s). We are seeking creative, self-driven, and collaborative scholars. Strong quantitative analysis skills are required, as is knowledge of R, Stata, or Python.
Applicants should have completed their doctoral degree; however, PhD students who expect to obtain their degree in 2026 may apply.
What is offered:
We provide a stimulating research-oriented community, an excellent infrastructure, and opportunities to work with exciting datasets. The successful applicant will be offered a contract for up to 3 years with remuneration commensurate to experience (starting from approx. 67,500 EUR gross per year for researchers who have just completed their PhD, up to approx. 77,600 EUR gross per year for more senior scientists), based on the salary structure of the German public sector (Öffentlicher Dienst, TVöD Bund; EG14/1-3). It is expected that successful applicants will be in residence at the MPIDR. Support for relocation costs is available.
How to apply:
- Please apply online via LINK and include in a single PDF file:
1. Letter of interest (max. 1 page)
2. Curriculum Vitae (max. 3 pages, focusing on your most relevant achievements)
3. A writing example (e.g., one of your publications)
4. Contact information for up to 2 academic referees
In order to receive full consideration, please apply by April 8. Interviews are planned for late April.
The exact starting date is flexible.