Part-time Predoctoral Research Position (Ref. R103/2026)

Part-Time Predoctoral Research Position (Ref. R103/2026)

Deadline: 30 July 2026 (12:00 noon)

Call

Project general description:

The selected candidate will be invited to join the project WELLHEALTHFAM, which investigates how health status and family relationships shape economic and mental well-being across the life course, with a strong focus on ageing populations, care needs, and demographic change.

Specifically, this call is to investigate the relationship between residential arrangements and healthy life expectancy among older populations. Population ageing poses significant challenges for public health and social policies, particularly regarding the well-being of the older adults. Among the factors influencing health in old age, living arrangement (with whom and how older adults live) play a key role, affecting both social support and access to care.

Function description:

The selected candidate will collaborate with the PI and other team members on research activities related to living arrangements, demographics, and older adults’ health status. The position will allow the candidate to develop a doctoral research trajectory aligned with the project's aims. Main responsibilities will include:

· Participating in data analysis and literature reviews on household structure and health status in older populations.

· Application of demographic analysis methods to study the relationship between household structure and the health level of individuals living within those households.

· Projection of household structure data, as well as the health status of older populations.

· Supporting the preparation of academic publications and research dissemination.

· Contributing to project seminars, meetings, and academic events.

Requirements:

· Completed Master's degree in Demography, Sociology or a related field.

· Strong interest in ageing, household structures, and health inequality research.

· Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with proven experience using statistical software (such as R or Stata) for demographic analysis and data projection.

· Previous research or internship experience related to ageing populations, family demography, or health studies will be valued.

· High motivation to undertake studies in the PhD in Demography (CED-UAB).

· Excellent command of English.

Conditions of employment:

· Part-time (8.5 hours/week) research contract starting on 1 September 2026.

· Duration: 3 years.

· Gross annual salary: 4,800 €.

· Funding available for participation in international conferences, training, and research-related activities.

· No teaching obligations.

Applications:

Interested candidates must send the following documents here

· One-page motivation letter

· Curriculum Vitae

· Proof of Master’s degree

Additional information:

· For queries, contact [email protected]

· Website: https://ced.cat/