The Laboratory of Statistical Demography within the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) is seeking to recruit a
Post-doctoral fellow in biostatistics, mathematical ecology or evolutionary demography Job Description The fellow will join a funded interdisciplinary project including demographers and evolutionary biologists investigating pre-adult mortality patterns. The fellow will participate in developing methods to link age- specific mortality to age-specific dynamics of gene expression, and other projects beyond the typical bounds of statistical demography. Areas of research include demographic analysis of heterogeneous mortality risk between conception and maturity in modern Denmark, characterization of the functional form of mortality decline over age between conception and maturity across human populations, and comparisons to and between mortality patterns in non-humans. The fellowship does not require teaching. For background on the biological aspects of this project, please see: http://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/278/1707/801 Required Qualifications Applicants should have a Ph.D. or expect to have a Ph.D. at latest by October 2011. Candidates should have a strong background in statistics, including model identification, and should be prepared to create innovative methods for unusual datasets and questions. Background in demography is not required for this position, but very strong quantitative skills and a willingness to apply demographic thinking and methods to biological questions are. Applications should be received by April 30th, 2011. Applications should include a letter outlining your research background and agenda, a CV including information about your education, a list of publications, and the contact details of 3 academic references. In order to apply please email these documents to [email protected] The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply. The Max Planck Society wishes to increase the share of women in areas where they are underrepresented, and strongly encourages women to apply.
