CED - Predoctoral Research Contract for Doctoral Training (FPI) - HOMEINEQ Project

Centre for Demographic Studies (CED); España; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre for Demographic Studies (CED) in Spain invites applications for a First Stage Researcher position within the HOMEINEQ project. The successful candidate will undertake doctoral research and write a thesis as part of the Doctoral Programme in Demography at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB).

The role covers literature reviews, development of theoretical frameworks on housing and life-course inequalities, and analysis of longitudinal data using statistical methods (R/Stata).

Qualifications

• Admission to the Doctoral Programme in Demography (UAB) preferred in Sociology, Demography, Economics, Statistics or Geography.
• Advanced English proficiency (C1) required, both spoken and written.
• Strong quantitative analytical skills and interest in empirical social research.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and proficiency in data analysis software (R, Stata or similar).
• Experience or interest in social inequalities, housing, and life-course research is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Developing doctoral research aligned with the project's scientific objectives.
• Contributing to literature reviews and theoretical frameworks on housing and life-course inequalities.
• Supporting preparation, management, and analysis of longitudinal data.
• Applying statistical methods to analyze residential trajectories and inequalities in housing access.
• Contributing to scientific publications, conference presentations, and dissemination activities.
• Participating in the research team's scientific and coordination activities.

Skills

Advanced English (C1)

Quantitative analysis

Statistical data analysis

Research methodology

Education

Doctoral admission in Demography

Tools

R

Stata

Job description

Organisation/Company Centre for Demographic Studies (CED) Research Field Demography Sociology Economics Geography Political sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 20 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 May 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Background to the Call

This call for applications is being published in advance of the final award decisions for projects funded by the Spanish State Research Agency (Agencia Estatal de Investigación, AEI) and the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), as well as the final award decisions for predoctoral research contracts for doctoral training. These awards are governed by Article 12 of the call for “Knowledge Generation Projects” and associated initiatives for the training of predoctoral researchers, dated 29 October 2025 and published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on 31 October 2025. Accordingly, this call is conditional upon the final award decisions for the relevant projects.

The successful candidate will undertake research activities and a doctoral thesis within the Doctoral Programme in Demography at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), as part of project PID2025-176488OB-I00, hosted by the Centre for Demographic Studies (Centre d’Estudis Demogràfics, CED).

Project Overview

The HOMEINEQ - Housing and Mobility in the Reproduction of Inequality in Spain and Europe (Ref. PID2025-176488OB-I00), funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (MICIU) and led by Sergi Vidal and Riccardo Valente, examines how housing and residential trajectories unfold across the life course and contribute to the reproduction of social inequalities. The project pays particular attention to how these relationships are shaped by demographic change, family systems, intergenerational processes, socio-spatial opportunity structures, and the financialization of housing.

Responsibilities

• Developing doctoral research aligned with the project's scientific objectives
• Contributing to literature reviews and the development of theoretical frameworks on residential inequalities, housing, and the life course
• Supporting the preparation, management, and analysis of quantitative data, particularly longitudinal data
• Applying statistical methods to investigate residential trajectories and inequalities in access to housing
• Contributing to scientific publications, conference presentations, and other research dissemination activities
• Participating in the research team's scientific and coordination activities

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A relevant academic qualification and an appropriate academic background to meet the admission requirements for the Doctoral Programme in Demography at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), preferably in Sociology, Demography, Economics, Statistics, Geography, or related disciplines
• Advanced English proficiency (C1), both spoken and written
• Advanced quantitative analytical skills and an interest in empirical social research
• Knowledge of statistical methods and proficiency in data analysis software (R, Stata, or similar) would be considered an asset
• Previous experience or demonstrated interest in social inequalities, housing, residential mobility, and life-course research would be considered an asset

Employment Conditions

• The successful candidate must take up the position at the host institution within a maximum of nine months from the first day of the month following publication of the award decision on the website of the Spanish State Research Agency (AEI). The employment start date must be the first day of the relevant month
• A four-year employment contract is offered. If the candidate completes their PhD during this period, they may be eligible to enter the postdoctoral orientation stage (POP) for a maximum of one year. In all cases, the total duration of the contract may not exceed four years
• Remuneration and eligible costs will be governed by the terms and conditions set out in the relevant call issued by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (MICIU)

• Further information about the CED is available on our website
• This call is subject to the provisions of the 2025 call for Knowledge Generation Projects and associated initiatives for the training of predoctoral researchers, within the framework of the Spanish State Plan for Scientific, Technical and Innovation Research 2024-2027, as well as any decisions arising from that call