Junior Researcher - Generations and Gender Programme - NIDI-KNAW - The Hague

The Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI) invites applications for a Junior Researcher position within the Generations and Gender Programme (GGP). This new position will assist with the daily operations of the GGP headquarters, contribute to managing newly collected GGS data, and promote the use and understanding of cross-national survey data to researchers, policy-makers and the public, including access, use, and findings of GGP data.

Introduction / project description

The GGP is a cross-national research infrastructure that provides high-quality, open-access data on population and family dynamics. Its core component is the Generations and Gender Survey (GGS), a longitudinal study on life courses and family structures across countries. The GGP Central Coordination Team is located at the Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI) in The Hague and is responsible for the coordination, data processing, and scientific support of the programme.

What you will be doing

This position of GGP junior researcher is an entry-level position for those starting their academic career. The main tasks will be to assist with the daily operations of the GGP headquarters, work with the newly collected GGS data, and help promote the data.

• Assist with fieldwork preparations, such as coding and testing the survey questionnaire and helping monitor the fieldwork
• Process the newly collected survey data in Stata and R, and implement data quality checks
• Develop syntax, code, and documentation for facilitating and promoting the use of GGS data
• Contribute to the dissemination and promotion of GGP activities, including through the website, newsletters and social media
• Help organise meetings, workshops, and other project activities
• Contribute to day-to-day communication and operational activities of the GGP Central Hub

What you will be contributing

• A master in Sociology, Demography, or a related social science
• Experience with Stata or R and experience working with large-scale longitudinal survey data
• Knowledge of how to interpret research data and communicate it to diverse audiences
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in an international environment

What do we offer?

We offer an entry-level position tailored for those wanting to gain meaningful experience in working in a research environment. The role offers exposure to a wide range of activities, from data documentation and quality assurance to user-facing pilots and dissemination. Our team is a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment. This role provides the opportunity to develop your professional profile, gain work experience, and build a professional network.

The initial appointment will be for one year. Any extension will be contingent on performance, availability of funds, and the human resource needs of the infrastructure. Dutch law stipulates a maximum of 4 years in total for a temporary research-based contract.

Your workplace

The work climate is based on mutual respect, openness, and collaboration. The institute consists of about 80 employees of different levels of seniority. NIDI comprises five thematic groups: (1) Families & gender, (2) Migrants & migration, (3) Demographic change and the labour market, (4) Health, ageing and mortality, (5) Data infrastructure and open science. Each group has approximately 10-15 members.

About NIDI

The Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI) is a leading European demographic research institute. NIDI is part of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) and affiliated with the University of Groningen. The working environment is highly international and NIDI provides ample opportunities for training and development.