Epidemiology

Medical Demography

MPIDR 2026

Date 11-22 February 2026
Location Rostock, Germany
Venue Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
Format In Person

About this Conference

A postdoctoral research opportunity at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research focusing on medical demography. The research group investigates how medical progress shapes population health, disease impact, and population resilience across different life stages.

Call for Papers

Applications invited for a postdoctoral researcher in demography, sociology, epidemiology, medicine, health economics, biostatistics, or public health. Research areas include disease presence and impact, diffusion of medical progress in populations, and population resilience and vulnerability. Required: strong research ability, proficiency in statistical software. Desirable: experience with quantitative health data analysis.

Important Dates

  • Full Paper Submission March 22, 2026
  • Camera Ready March 22, 2026
  • Conference dates 11-22 February 2026