Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematical and Statistical Methods for Genome Privacy (Fixed Term)
Posted Oct 9, 2026
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Postdoc / Research Scientist (m/f/d) | Kinship Inequalities Research Group
Demography, Sociology and Mathematical Modeling full-time fixed-term postdoctoral research position at Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
Apply by Tuesday, Nov 17 at 22:59 UTC
Rostock, Germany · On-site
About
Research kin availability, bereavement, family composition, intergenerational ties and demographic change with Diego Alburez-Gutierrez's Kinship Inequalities group. The team particularly welcomes work on family networks in crises, including disasters, epidemics and climate change, alongside theoretical and methodological advances. This full-time three-year appointment is based on site in Rostock, with a flexible start no later than June 2027. Gross annual remuneration is approximately EUR 67,560–77,700 depending on experience.
The employer's application form gives a deadline of 17 November 2026 at 23:59 CET.
Topics
- kin availability
- bereavement
- family composition
- intergenerational ties
- demographic change
- Kinship Inequalities
- family networks
- disasters
- epidemics
- climate change
Requirements
PhD awarded by the start date and relevant expertise in kinship demography, family loss, demographic modelling or related social theory. Submit a motivation letter, CV, research statement, two writing samples and two referee contacts. Open and reproducible research practices are valued.
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