Postdoc / Research Scientist in the Kinship Inequalities Research Group — Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR), Rostock
Semi-Government⏰ Deadline: 17 Nov 20261 vacancies
| Authority / Company | Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) |
|---|---|
| Job title | Postdoc / Research Scientist in the Kinship Inequalities Research Group — Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR), Rostock |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Salary | Approx. €67,560 gross per year for researchers who have just completed their PhD, up to approx. €77,700 gross per year for more senior scientists, based on the German public sector salary structure (TVöD Bund); 3-year full-time contract |
| Eligibility | PhD (or expected completion before the start date). Research on kin availability and kin loss from a demographic perspective, especially in the context of crisis; expertise in kin loss or bereavement, family composition and demographic change, generational overlap and resource exchange, or measuring and modelling kinship; interest in kinship dynamics in crisis contexts (armed conflict, natural disasters, epidemics, climate change) and in developing social theory, particularly kinship demography or family bereavement. Commitment to transparent and reproducible research and open science practices. |
| Application deadline | 17 November 2026 |
| Job location | Germany |
| Official source | Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research — Career |
How to apply
Apply through the MPIDR online form by Tuesday, 17 November 2026 (23:59 CET) for full consideration, with a CV, a letter of interest (max. 1 page), a research statement (max. 2 pages), names and contact details of 2 academic referees, and two writing samples. Interviews will be held between 23 November and 4 December 2026; the starting date is flexible but no later than June 2027. Contact: Diego Alburez-Gutierrez (alburezgutierrez@demogr.mpg.de).
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