The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) is recruiting highly qualified Post-Docs/Research Scientists, at various levels of seniority, to join the Laboratory of Digital and Computational Demography.

MPIDR is one of the leading demographic centers in the world. It is part of the Max Planck Society, a network of 84 institutes that form Germany's premier basic-research organization. Max Planck Institutes have an established record of world-class, foundational research in the sciences, technology, social sciences and the humanities. They offer a unique environment that combines the best aspects of an academic setting and a research laboratory.

The Lab of Digital and Computational Demography, headed by MPIDR Director Emilio Zagheni, is looking for candidates with a background in Demography, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Sociology, Geography, Applied Mathematics, Public Health, Public Policy, or related disciplines.

The successful candidate must have a PhD (or receive it soon) and is expected to conduct cutting-edge research that produces methodological advances in the field of Digital and Computational Demography and/or answers important questions in the following key substantive areas of demography: (i) Migration and mobility; (ii) generational and gender relationships; (iii) Environment and disease dynamics.

The growing Lab of Digital and Computational Demography intends to bring together methodologists (from areas like Statistics, Computer Science or Mathematical Demography) with experts in areas of Social Sciences (e.g., Sociology, Geography, Economics, etc.) in order to favor cross-pollination of ideas, to advance methods and theory, and to address pressing societal questions.

Examples of project areas relevant for the Lab include (but are not limited to):

1. Combining traditional data sources as well as those that emerge from the digitalization of our lives to study demographic processes, like migration, fertility, health and well-being, intergenerational relationships and gender disparities.
2. Developing innovative forms of data collection for demographic research (e.g., surveys via web and social media advertisement platforms, or data collected via sensors, tracking devices, mobile phone apps, or crowd-source approaches).
3. Developing simulation models of individual choices and population-level processes to produce new insights on demographic dynamics and advance population theory.
4. Evaluating the impact of the digitalization of our lives on demographic behavior and population processes.
5. Modeling, estimating and predicting the relationships between environmental change, demographic processes and disease dynamics.

Applications (in English) have to be submitted online via www.demogr.mpg.de/go/JobAd396185 and include the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of interest (Max 1 page)
  Briefly state why you are interested in joining MPIDR, how MPIDR could foster your professional development and career trajectory, and in which ways your interests fit the research strengths of MPIDR.   
• Research Statement (Max 2 pages)
  Briefly describe your research accomplishments, as well as ongoing and future research plans. Please also describe your technical skills, areas of expertise, as well as the type of advanced training that you would like to receive as a research scientist.
• Names and contact information for 3 academic references
• One or two writing samples or publications

In order to receive full consideration, applications should be received by March 14, 2019. The starting date is flexible, but no later than Fall 2019. Successful applicants will be offered a 3-year contract with remuneration commensurate to experience (starting from approx. 54,000 EUR gross per year for researchers who have just completed their PhD, up to approx. 74,000 EUR gross per year for more senior scientists), based on the salary structure of the German public sector (Öffentlicher Dienst, TVöD Bund).

The Institute has an excellent work environment and offers family-friendly work arrangements (flexible working hours, teleworking, and guaranteed places in day-care centers for children), occupational health promotion, and opportunities for continuous further training.

For inquiries about the positions, please contact sekzagheni@demogr.mpg.de.

For information about the Institute, please use the following website link: www.demogr.mpg.de.

Our institute values diversity and is committed to employing individuals from minorities. Individuals with severe disability are especially welcome to apply. Our Institute and the Max Planck Society also seek to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourage women to apply.

The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research in Rostock is looking for a

Third-Party Funding Manager (m/f)

The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research is one of the leading demographic research centers in the world. It is part of a network of more than 80 institutes that form the Max Planck Society, one of the most renowned non-university research organizations.

Your tasks

As third-party funding manager, you provide information and advice to Institute researchers on current funding opportunities, guide them through the application process, and support them in implementing the funded projects. You also coordinate and document the Institute’s entire third-party funding activities and are involved in the financial accounting, auditing, and financial reporting of these projects. Besides these activities as third-party funding manager, it is also envisaged that you assume the tasks of Deputy Chief Research Coordinator.

Your profile

A PhD in the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences is desirable. You should have i) experience in the management of scientific projects, ii) a sound knowledge of the German, European and US research funding landscape, of the process of acquisition of third-party funds, and of budget planning and staff management, iii) an interest in deepening and expanding relevant knowledge and skills. High proficiency in spoken and written German and English and a good command of Microsoft Office applications are prerequisites.

Our offer

The position is full time (39 hours/week), to start as soon as possible. The contract is initially limited to 2 years, with the possibility of tenure. Remuneration is at Pay Scale 14 TVöD (Bund), the German federal wage agreement for the public service, and commensurate to experience (starting from approx. 50,000 EUR gross per year). It includes employees’ benefits in accordance with the rules of federal employees in Germany.

The Institute has an excellent work environment and offers family-friendly work arrangements (flexible working hours, teleworking, and guaranteed day-care centers for children), occupational health promotion, and opportunities for continuous further training.

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. The Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and thus explicitly encourages women to apply.

Your application

Applications should be in English and include a CV, a letter of motivation including relevant experience in the areas mentioned and contact details of two referees. Please provide copies of certificates of education, other relevant certificates, and, if applicable, performance records.

Please send your informative application at the latest by April 22, 2018, using the following website link https://www.demogr.mpg.de/go/apply-crcrs. For questions on the position, please contact Annett Döpke (doepke@demogr.mpg.de).

For information about the Institute, please use the following website link: www.demogr.mpg.de.