Quantitative Research Assistant / Technician (SINGLE project)

Centre d'Estudis Demogràfics; Bellaterra; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Hybrid work (2 days from home)

Job summary

Centre d’Estudis Demogràfics (CED) seeks a Quantitative Research Assistant/Technician for the SINGLE project in Barcelona. The role focuses on implementing statistical analyses, dataset integration, and reproducible research outputs within a hybrid work setting.

The candidate will work on cross-national and longitudinal data, applying established analytic plans and ensuring rigorous documentation and data quality. A Master’s degree in a related field and strong English skills are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in demography, sociology, statistics, data science, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative research, preferably with Stata.
• Ability to learn datasets, methods, and procedures quickly.
• Experience working with large-scale or complex datasets (cross-national, longitudinal, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal English communication; attention to reproducibility and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Translate research questions into high-quality statistical analyses using cross-national survey data.
• Integrate and harmonize datasets within the project data infrastructure.
• Produce reproducible tables, figures, code, and documentation for publication.

Skills

Quantitative research

Stata

English proficiency

Data analysis

Reproducible research

Education

Master's degree in demography, sociology, statistics, data science

Tools

R

Python

Data visualization tools

Job description

• Quantitative Research Assistant / Technician (SINGLE project)

Quantitative Research Assistant / Technician (SINGLE project)

Temporary vacancy. Quantitative Research Assistant / Technician (Full time, fixed term)

SINGLE project (ERC-2024-STG No. 101163333)

We’re looking for a Quantitative Research Assistant/Technician (S2 – Tècnic/a de nivell mitjà) to join the ERC-funded project, ‘SINGLE – Understanding the Demography and Stratification of Singlehood in Europe’ in the Centre d’Estudis Demogràfics (CED). SINGLE is a comparative 5-year project dedicated to understanding the drivers and consequences of singlehood.

We are looking for a quantitatively trained researcher to join the SINGLE project and contribute to the empirical execution of an established research program. The role focuses on translating existing research questions and analytical plans into high-quality statistical analyses using comparative European demographic and social survey data.

The successful candidate will contribute across the empirical research workflow, including integrating and harmonizing datasets into the project’s existing data infrastructure; executing established statistical analyses; conducting data-quality and sensitivity checks; and producing reproducible, publication-standard tables, figures, code, and documentation.

The role combines three main areas of work: quantitative research and statistical analysis (~70%), data harmonization and project data infrastructure (~20%), and reproducible research outputs and documentation (~10%).

This is an execution-focused research role: the research questions and analytical program are already established. The position suits someone who enjoys working with data, quantitative problem-solving, and translating research designs into reliable empirical results. The role requires statistical judgment, attention to detail, and high standards of reproducibility and research practice.

Requirements

Required

Master’s degree in demography, sociology, statistics, data science, or a related field

Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative research, preferably with Stata

Ability to learn datasets, methods, and procedures quickly

Experience working with large-scale or complex data, e.g., cross-national, longitudinal, household surveys, or repeated cross-sectional data

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Strong attention to detail, reproducibility, and documentation

Assets

Familiarity with demographic methods and research

Experience with data visualization for academic and non-academic dissemination

Research experience related to family and social stratification, or concrete interest singlehood research

Motivation to pursue a PhD and strengthen academic profile

Conditions of employment

Contract type: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) S2 contract starting on 15 November 2026

Duration: 6 months

Gross annual salary: in accordance with CED’s S2 salary scale (14 payments per year). The position offers full employment benefits in accordance with Spanish labor laws, including healthcare, vacation days, social security etc.

Workplace: The position is based at the Centre d’Estudis Demogràfics (Barcelona). The work is hybrid with the option of working up to two days from home. While remote work is possible, the selected candidate needs to hold valid authorization to work in Spain (DNI/NIE/TIE) at the start of employment.

Deadline

Applications are due by 15 October 2026 at 12:00PM (noon), CET