The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) is seeking to appoint a full-time postdoctoral researcher to join the Max Planck Research Group on Medical Demography led by Marcus Ebeling.
Medical progress has fundamentally changed how people live with disease and how populations age, respond, and adapt. In many societies today, having a history of disease does not necessarily imply poor health. The Max Planck Research Group on Medical Demography investigates this new demographic reality. Our mission is to advance the field of medical demography by building on existing approaches and developing new conceptual, methodological, and empirical foundations. We address key questions such as how medical advances shape population health over the life course, and how they influence population resilience and vulnerability. We collaborate closely with international research groups in epidemiology, medicine, and demography.
Applications are invited from candidates who have, or will soon obtain, a PhD in demography, sociology, epidemiology, medicine, health economics, biostatistics, public health, or a related field. The successful candidate is expected to work within one or more of the following areas:
We are committed to providing an open, collaborative, and supportive research environment and welcome curious, critical, and motivated researchers who wish to contribute to an emerging interdisciplinary field. German citizenship or residence is not a prerequisite for applying. Our international office will assist successful applicants through the process of obtaining a work visa, if needed.
Applications should be in English and be submitted online via this survey and should include the following documents:
In order to receive full consideration, applications should be submitted by March 22, 2026. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for early April 2026 (after Easter). The starting date is flexible, but preferably no later than fall 2026.
The successful applicants will be offered a 3-year contract with remuneration commensurate to experience (starting from currently approx. 64,940 EUR gross per year for researchers who have just completed their PhD, up to approx. 74,690 EUR gross per year for more senior scientists), based on the salary structure of the German public sector (Öffentlicher Dienst, TVöD Bund). They are expected to be in residence at the MPIDR, which is based near the Baltic Sea in Rostock, Germany.
The MPIDR is one of the leading demographic research centers in the world. The successful applicant will enjoy a unique opportunity for collaborative research at the MPIDR, in particular with existing departments/groups working on topics within population health.
The MPIDR is an equal opportunity employer. Respect and inclusivity are central to our work culture, where diversity in gender, background, beliefs, abilities, and identities is embraced and valued. We are committed to shaping a culture that encourages the continuous development of each person's skills and potential.
The Max Planck Society offers a broad range of measures to support the reconciliation of work and family. These are complemented by the MPIDR's own initiatives. The Society has been awarded the certificate “Work and Family” which is granted to institutions committed to establishing a family-friendly corporate culture by binding target agreements. The MPIDR collaborates with a network of local day-care centers that provide childcare places for the children of Institute staff. The Max Planck Society pays for additional costs due to the childcare needs of parents who attend conferences. The MPIDR also practices flexible working-time models, which include at least one home office day per week, and scheduling meetings only within core working hours.
We value diversity and are keen to employ individuals from minorities and underrepresented groups. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. There is a range of central initiatives and measures primarily geared towards helping young female researchers and mothers advance their careers.
For inquiries about the positions, please contact Marcus Ebeling at ebeling@demogr.mpg.de.
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