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Senior Research Fellow – Demography and Statistics Fondazione Machiavelli ETS in Italy
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Available
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
Country
Italy
University
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Fondazione Machiavelli ETS is offering a Senior Research Fellow – Demography and Statistics position for a three-year research programme on immigration in Europe and its demographic, social, and economic effects. The role is based in Rome, Italy, and is part of a research team working on data collection, harmonisation, and analysis across several European countries.
The successful candidate will work on official and administrative statistics, with a strong focus on dataset quality, documentation, and reproducibility. The post involves writing studies, reports, and policy notes in English and Italian, presenting findings at conferences and institutional meetings, and contributing to the research and analysis activities of assigned projects.
This opportunity is particularly suitable for researchers with a strong background in demography, statistics, economics, sociology, or a related field. The ideal applicant will have demonstrable quantitative research experience, publication output or equivalent work, and practical command of at least one statistical software package such as R, Stata, or Python. A high level of English is required, and the post also values Italian language ability and experience with microdata or access procedures at national statistical institutes or Eurostat.
The contract offered is a coordinated and continuous collaboration contract under Italian law for 36 months, with a gross annual salary of EUR 40,000 to EUR 43,000. The expected start date is December 2026.
Applications must be submitted by 20 November 2026. Candidates should send a CV, cover letter, and one or two writing samples in PDF format by email to [email protected], using the subject line Senior Research Fellow – Demography and Statistics. Selection will be based on qualifications and interview, and may include a practical test. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Fondazione Machiavelli ETS is an independent think tank active in domestic and international politics, security, and society, and it also advertises additional openings on its website.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Master’s degree, or equivalent, in statistics, demography, economics, sociology or a related field. Demonstrable expertise in quantitative research, shown by research experience, publications or other work. Proficiency in at least one statistical software package such as R, Stata or Python. Ability to write for publication, shown by published or equivalent work. English at C1 level or above, with no certificate required. Eligibility to work in Italy. Preferred: good knowledge of Italian; experience with microdata and with access procedures of national statistical institutes or Eurostat; previous research on migration, population or public policy; knowledge of other EU languages; experience in data visualization.
How to apply
Email your CV, cover letter, and one or two writing samples in PDF format to [email protected]. Use the subject line Senior Research Fellow – Demography and Statistics. Apply by 20 November 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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