Postdoctoral Researcher In Family Demography (R2)

buscojobs España; Alicante; Híbrido; EUR 33.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Un centro de investigación de vanguardia busca un Postdoctorado en Demografía Familiar para unirse a un proyecto financiado por la ERC. Esta posición a tiempo completo ofrece la oportunidad de contribuir a la comprensión de la soltería en Europa, desarrollando un marco conceptual y empírico innovador. El candidato ideal tendrá un PhD en Demografía, habilidades cuantitativas sólidas y experiencia en el análisis de grandes conjuntos de datos. Además, se valorará la capacidad de trabajar de manera independiente y colaborativa. Esta es una excelente oportunidad para aquellos que deseen influir en la investigación demográfica y participar en actividades de difusión internacional.

Servicios

Presupuesto anual para desarrollo profesional

Tiempo dedicado a investigación independiente (20%)

Modelo de trabajo híbrido

Oportunidades de formación y capacitación

Formación

• PhD en Demografía o un campo relacionado con formación demográfica formal.
• Experiencia temática en demografía familiar, especialmente en matrimonio y cohabitación.

Responsabilidades

• Desarrollar nuevas formas de medir y conceptualizar la soltería en la investigación demográfica.
• Realizar análisis demográficos avanzados de conjuntos de datos a gran escala.

Conocimientos

Demografía Familiar

Análisis Cuantitativo

Stata

R

Comunicación Escrita y Verbal en Inglés

Educación

PhD en Demografía o Sociología

Herramientas

EU-LFS

EU-SILC

Harmonized Histories

Descripción del empleo

Organisation / Company: Centre for Demographic Studies (CED)

Research Field: Demography Sociology » Other

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions: Postdoc Positions

Country: Spain

Application Deadline: 24 Apr 2025 - 15:00 (Europe / Madrid)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Offer Starting Date: 1 Sep 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC

Reference Number: 101163333

Offer Description

The Centre d'Estudis Demogràfics (CED) is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher in Family Demography to join the ERC-funded project, ‘SINGLE – Understanding the Demography and Stratification of Singlehood in Europe’ (PI: Dr. Ariane Ophir, Grant number 101163333). This is a full-time position for three years, based at CED, located at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) Campus, just outside Barcelona.

We are seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher who will contribute to the Demography of Singlehood work packages and work alongside the PI to develop a novel conceptual and empirical framework to understand the demographic dynamics of singlehood (trends, patterns, drivers, etc.). This position is ideal for a family demographer with an interest in union formation who would like to approach the topic from a singlehood perspective. Key research responsibilities include:

• Collaboratively developing new ways to measure and conceptualize singlehood within demographic research
• Leading advanced demographic analysis of large-scale datasets such as censuses, EU-LFS, EU-SILC, and Harmonized Histories (GGP), etc.
• Co-authoring high-impact publications and participating in international conferences, workshops, and other project-related dissemination activities
• Providing subject-matter expertise to inform the development of the original survey
• Developing an independent line of research within the project
• Contributing to the intellectual activities of the SINGLE team and the CED research community
• Teaching is not required, but the postdoc can develop and teach short courses through the Bcn4Seasons School, if desired

Requirements

Research Field: Demography » Other

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills / Qualifications:

• PhD in Demography, Sociology, or a related field with formal demographic training (dissertation preferably defended/submitted before the start date)
• Thematic expertise in family demography, namely, marriage and cohabitation dynamics
• Strong quantitative skills and demonstrated evidence of using large, complex, and/or longitudinal datasets with Stata/R
• Ability to balance working independently and collaboratively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Specific Requirements

• Experience with cross-national research
• Familiarity with singlehood research
• Knowledge of Spanish or Catalan (helpful for life in Barcelona)
• Knowledge of other European languages is a plus

Internal Application form(s) needed

• Gross annual salary: €33,660 – €38,610 in accordance with CED’s R2 salary scale (14 payments per year)
• Hybrid work model with 30% of the time working from home (two days)
• Annual budget for professional development activities, training, and conference travel, along with tailored professional and career development support throughout the project
• Dedicated time for independent research (20%)

Eligibility criteria

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following materials in English as PDF files:

• Cover Letter: A one-page motivation letter outlining the candidate’s interest and fit for the position based on required and desired qualifications described above (name file as: ‘Surname_SINGLEdem_Cover.pdf’).
• Academic CV: Including a complete list of publications and/or manuscripts under review/in progress (name file as: ‘Surname_SINGLEdem_CV.pdf’).
• Writing Samples: Two writing samples where the candidate is the sole and/or first author which best represent the candidate’s research, analytic, and writing abilities (e.g., published articles, dissertation chapters, or working papers) (name file as: ‘Surname_SINGLEdem_WritingX.pdf’).
• A copy of Passport/ID (name file as: ‘Surname_SINGLEdem_ID’)
• Application form: Fill out and sign the application form (INSERT LINK) in accordance with the application materials requested above, for administrative purposes (name file as: ‘Surname_SINGLEdem_Form.pdf’). Please check across the Statement and Document sections.

Selection process:

• Please send your application materials to (with in cc) using the subject line: ‘SINGLEdem postdoc application’ by April 24, 2025 (15h00, Spanish local time). Applications will be acknowledged by email within two business days. If you do not receive confirmation, please contact CED’s manager Dr. Hermínia Pujol ( ). Please note that the CED will be closed from April 14th to April 21st, and applications submitted during that period will be confirmed within two business days after reopening.
• Shortlisted candidates will be notified on the week of May 12th. Note that candidates may be asked to provide contact information for two referees before or after the interview.
• Interviews will be held online and are tentatively scheduled for the second half of May.
• Hiring decision will be made by mid-June.
• All applicants will be notified in writing about the outcome of their application by the end of June.

Additional comments

SINGLE is an ERC-funded project that examines the demographic and social dynamics of singlehood from a cross-national perspective to better understand the individual and contextual factors that drive the complex experiences and outcomes of singles in Europe. The project includes three main work packages: (1) Demography of Singlehood - Develop a framework for evaluating and disseminating demographic knowledge about singlehood, highlighting trends, patterns, and drivers; (2) Stratification of Singlehood – Investigate how social stratification is reproduced or mitigated within the single population across a wide range of social, economic, and psychological outcomes; (3) Original Survey – Develop an original survey to collect data from singles across nine countries to facilitate innovative comparative social-demographic research on singlehood in Europe.

The Centre for Demographic Studies (CED) is part of the CERCA network (Research Centers of Catalonia), located on the campus of the Autonomous University of Barcelona, was founded in 1984 with three basic aims: 1) to promote basic and applied research; 2) teach specific training courses and postgraduate studies; and, 3) disseminate knowledge concerning population in Catalonia by means of publications, seminars and lectures.

The CED is a public consortium with independent legal status directed by Dr. Albert Esteve. It has a Governing Council consisting of representatives from the Generalitat (Government) of Catalonia and its Scientific Advisory Board, by members of recognized prestige (governing bodies). More than sixty people, including researchers and technical and administrative staff, presently work at the CED. Scientific research in CED is organized around three main themes: 1) Families, Inequality and Social Change, 2) Globalisation, Migrations, and Space, and 3) Health and Ageing.

In July 2015, the CED was awarded the Narcís Monturiol Plaque for Scientific and Technological Merit. These awards were instituted by the Generalitat (Government) of Catalonia in recognition of individuals and entities that made outstanding contributions to science and technology in Catalonia.

CED is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment principles (OTM-R). This is applied for any potential candidate in all our processes, for example by creating gender-balanced recruitment panels and recognizing career breaks etc. CED is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable state or local law. Applications from non-EEA citizens are welcomed.