OeAW - Discovering the future

As a central non-university institution for science and research, the Austrian Academy of Sciences - OeAW has the task of "promoting science in every respect". Founded in 1847 as a learned society, it now has over 760 members and around 1,800 employees dedicated to innovative basic research, interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and the dissemination of new insights. The OeAW initiates and maintains partnerships worldwide and represents Austria in international scientific organizations; it cooperates with numerous institutions in the scientific field in order to actively shape the research landscape.

Postdoc (f/m/x) - Demography of Austria

Job ID: VID048PD126

The Vienna Institute of Demography (VID) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution, is offering a position as

 

Postdoc (f/m/x) - Demography of Austria

(full-time / 40h per week)

 

to join the Research Group on Demography of Austria, headed by Isabella Buber-Ennser.

 

The position offers a contract of 8 months.

 

The research group investigates the demography of the Austrian population in an international comparative perspective and participates as the Austrian partner in international networks. Our research is based on different data sources including survey data and self-collected data and focuses currently on fertility and (forced) migration in Austria. We aim to expand our research to include aspects of gender inequalities and their interaction with family policies by using emerging social science research infrastructures as well as novel administrative data (register data). 

Your Tasks

The successful candidate will work largely independently on (sub)projects within the framework of the research group, present her/his work and results internationally at conferences, and publish in high-ranking refereed journals. She/he will take part in the application process and the acquisition of third-party funding and support the research group leader in coordinating the research in the team as well as in disseminating generated insights to the general public.

Your Profile

  • PhD in Demography, Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, or other relevant fields 

  • Excellent statistical software skills, such as Stata or R

  • Good command of causal inference methods, including policy evaluation and quasi-experimental designs

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

  • Capability to work independently and to collaborate with a broader research team 

  • Ability to conduct independent research suitable for publication in international peer-reviewed journals

  • Experience in interdisciplinary work is a plus

Our Offer

  • Interesting field of activity in a dynamic environment 

  • Flexible time arrangement 

  • Central downtown location 

  • Possibility to work independently 

  • Opportunity to gain and strengthen a profile as an independent scientist 

  • An annual gross salary starting with a minimum of € 70.167,44 according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences

 

Start of employment is August 1, 2026.

 

Please upload with your application a CV, a letter of motivation and your degree certificates until May 31, 2026. 
The position will remain open until filled. Job interviews will take place either physically or via video call.

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The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. The OeAW cooperates with NEBA and is a member of MyAbility in order to provide appropriate workplace structures, in particular for persons with disabilities.

Contact

Sophie Brunner  |  Sophie.Brunner@oeaw.ac.at
VID | 1010 Vienna, Austria
Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften | Austrian Academy of Sciences | https://www.oeaw.ac.at/