JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
Position Title/Short Description
Section: International: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, GERMANY
JEL Classifications:
00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
C -- Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
Keywords:
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) is seeking to appoint a postdoctoral scholar with an emphasis on mathematical or formal demography.
The successful candidate will contribute to research on methodological aspects of measuring, monitoring, and modeling population processes. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop their own research agenda, collaborate freely throughout and beyond the MPIDR, and supervise PhD students. We are seeking a creative, self-driven, and collaborative scholar, with a big-picture perspective, a knack for mathematical modeling, and a love of formal demography. Strong verbal, written, and graphical communication skills are expected.
MPIDR is one of the leading demographic centers in the world. It is part of the Max Planck Society, a network of 86 institutes that form Germany’s premier basic-research organization. Max Planck Institutes offer a unique environment that combines the best aspects of an academic setting and a research laboratory.
In order to receive full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 15, 2020. For more information please contact Mikko Myrskylä at myrskyla@demogr.mpg.de or Tim Riffe at riffe@demogr.mpg.de, and to apply, please visit https://www.demogr.mpg.de/go/JobAd572527
Application Requirements:
- External Application URL and Instructions Below
- Letters of Reference Link
Application Instructions:
1. Curriculum Vitae;
2. Letter of Interest (1-2 pages);
3. Research Statement (1-2 pages);
4. Names and contact information of up to 3 academic references;
5. Up to 2 writing samples or publications.
In order to receive full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 15, 2020. Later submission will be accepted until the position is filled. The starting date is flexible, but no later than fall 2021. PhD students who expect to obtain their degree before the starting date may apply.