Ced - Predoctoral Research Contract For Doctoral Training (Fpi) - Homeineq Project

Organisation/Company Centre for Demographic Studies (CED) Research Field Demography Sociology Economics Geography Political sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 20 Nov ***:59 (Europe/Brussels) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 May Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Background to the Call
This call for applications is being published in advance of the final award decisions for projects funded by the Spanish State Research Agency (Agencia Estatal de Investigación, AEI) and the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), as well as the final award decisions for predoctoral research contracts for doctoral training. These awards are governed by Article 12 of the call for "Knowledge Generation Projects" and associated initiatives for the training of predoctoral researchers, dated 29 October and published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on 31 October . Accordingly, this call is conditional upon the final award decisions for the relevant projects.
The successful candidate will undertake research activities and a doctoral thesis within the Doctoral Programme in Demography at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), as part of project PID***OB-I00, hosted by the Centre for Demographic Studies (Centre d'Estudis Demogràfics, CED).
Project Overview
The
HOMEINEQ
-
Housing and Mobility in the Reproduction of Inequality in Spain and Europe
(Ref. PID***OB-I00), funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (MICIU) and led by
Sergi Vidal
and
Riccardo Valente
, examines how housing and residential trajectories unfold across the life course and contribute to the reproduction of social inequalities. The project pays particular attention to how these relationships are shaped by demographic change, family systems, intergenerational processes, socio-spatial opportunity structures, and the financialization of housing.
Responsibilities
Developing doctoral research aligned with the project's scientific objectives
Contributing to literature reviews and the development of theoretical frameworks on residential inequalities, housing, and the life course
Supporting the preparation, management, and analysis of quantitative data, particularly longitudinal data
Applying statistical methods to investigate residential trajectories and inequalities in access to housing
Contributing to scientific publications, conference presentations, and other research dissemination activities
Participating in the research team's scientific and coordination activities
Required Qualifications and Skills
A relevant academic qualification and an appropriate academic background to meet the admission requirements for the Doctoral Programme in Demography at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), preferably in Sociology, Demography, Economics, Statistics, Geography, or related disciplines
Advanced English proficiency (C1), both spoken and written
Advanced quantitative analytical skills and an interest in empirical social research
Knowledge of statistical methods and proficiency in data analysis software (R, Stata, or similar) would be considered an asset
Previous experience or demonstrated interest in social inequalities, housing, residential mobility, and life-course research would be considered an asset
Employment Conditions
The successful candidate must take up the position at the host institution within a maximum of nine months from the first day of the month following publication of the award decision on the website of the Spanish State Research Agency (AEI). The employment start date must be the first day of the relevant month
A four-year employment contract is offered. If the candidate completes their PhD during this period, they may be eligible to enter the postdoctoral orientation stage (POP) for a maximum of one year. In all cases, the total duration of the contract may not exceed four years
Remuneration and eligible costs will be governed by the terms and conditions set out in the relevant call issued by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (MICIU)
Further information about the CED is available on our website
This call is subject to the provisions of the call for Knowledge Generation Projects and associated initiatives for the training of predoctoral researchers, within the framework of the Spanish State Plan for Scientific, Technical and Innovation Research *, as well as any decisions arising from that call
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