Postdoc / Research Scientist (m/f/d) | Kinship Inequalities Research Group

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.

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.