[Eurchap] Fwd: [Sigiii-l] Job Offer: 2-3 highly qualified Post-Docs / Research Scientists

[Michel Menou]

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Subject: 	[Sigiii-l] Job Offer: 2-3 highly qualified Post-Docs / 
Research Scientists
Date: 	Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:23:58 +0000
From: 	Gosselck, Antje <Gosselck at demogr.mpg.de>
To: 	'sigiii-l at asis.org' <sigiii-l at asis.org>



+++ Apologies for cross postings +++

The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) is recruiting

*2-3 highly qualified Post-Docs / Research Scientists*

to join the newly established Laboratory of Digital and Computational 
Demography.

The MPIDR is one of the leading demographic centers in the world. It is 
part of the Max Planck Society, a network of over 80 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, and the humanities, and they offer 
a unique environment that combines the best aspects of an academic 
setting and a research laboratory.

The Laboratory 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, or related disciplines.

The successful candidate must have a PhD (or receive it soon) and is 
expected to conduct cutting-edge research in the field of Digital and 
Computational Demography. Priority areas for the Laboratory include:

1.            Using Web and Social Media data to study demographic 
processes, like migration, fertility, health indicators, 
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, 
or Web Apps).

3.            Leveraging agent-based models and microsimulation to 
understand individual- and population-level processes.

4.            Evaluating the impact of the digitalization of our lives 
on demographic behavior and population processes.

Depending on interest and fit, the successful candidate would have the 
opportunity to participate in ongoing collaborative initiatives with 
leading scholars in digital and computational demography based at other 
institutions. These include Ingmar Weber (Qatar Computing Research 
Institute) and Francesco Billari (Bocconi University).

Applications have to be submitted in English online via 
https://www.demogr.mpg.de/go/apply-dcdrs/ 
<https://www.demogr.mpg.de/go/apply-dcdrs/>  and include the following 
documents:

1.            A Curriculum Vitae

2.            A letter of interest (Max 1 page)

Briefly state why you are interested in joining the MPIDR, how the MPIDR 
could foster your professional development and career trajectory, and in 
which ways  your interests fit the research strengths of the MPIDR.

3.            A 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.

4.            The names and contact information for 3 academic references

5.            One or two writing samples or copies of publications

To receive full consideration, applications should be received by *April 
8, 2018*. The starting date is flexible but no later than Fall 2018. 
Successful applicants will be offered a 3-year contract, with 
remuneration commensurate to experience (starting from approx. 50,000 
EUR gross per year) and based on the salary structure of the German 
public sector (Öffentlicher Dienst, TVöD Bund). For inquiries about the 
positions, please contact sekzagheni at demogr.mpg.de 
<mailto:sekzagheni at demogr.mpg.de>.

The Institute values diversity and is committed to increasing the 
representation of minorities, women, and people with physical 
disabilities. Individuals from minorities thus are especially welcome to 
apply. The Institute and the Max Planck Society also seek to increase 
the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and 
therefore explicitly encourage women to apply. The MPIDR and the Max 
Planck Society are committed to increasing the number of individuals 
with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourage applications 
from such qualified individuals.

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