PhD Position in Demography and Public Policy

1 week ago


Umeå, Västerbotten, Sweden University of Groningen Full time
What We Offer

Our Graduate School in Population Dynamics and Public Policy offers a unique opportunity for PhD students to work on their dissertation project in a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment. As a member of our school, you will have access to outstanding resources and support, including:

  • Outstanding Swedish register data (the Linnaeus database)
  • Financial support for international mobility
  • Financial support for conferences and workshops
  • Participation in an interdisciplinary and internationally oriented research environment
  • Introduction course on different research topics within the ALC environment
  • Attendance at the schools and ALC seminars

Our school promotes multinational interaction, encouraging students to participate in international conferences, workshops, and PhD courses at other universities.

Responsibilities

As a PhD student in our school, you will be expected to:

  1. Conduct original research on population dynamics and/or public policy related to population changes and ageing
  2. Publish your research findings in reputable journals
  3. Participate in international conferences and workshops
  4. Collaborate with other researchers within the ALC environment
Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this position, you must:

  • Be already accepted as a PhD student in relevant subjects or have related experience
  • Have a strong background in relevant fields such as economics, ethnology, social and economic geography, epidemiology, public health sciences, psychology, statistics, history, history of ideas, or historical demography
  • Show an interest in analysis based on register data, especially those who can contribute to demographic structure and policy
Application Instructions

Applications should include:

  1. A brief description of your research project
  2. A CV highlighting your research experience and qualifications
  3. A financial plan stating how studies up to the dissertation and PhD exam will be financed
  4. A certificate verifying your registration as a PhD student and department approval

Please submit your application by [date] to johan.lundberg@econ.umu.se.


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