Senior Research Fellow – Demography and Statistics
About us. Fondazione Machiavelli ETS is an independent think tank, registered in Italy’s national register of not-for-profit organizations, working on research, training and events in domestic and international politics, security and society. For a three-year research programme on immigration in Europe and its demographic, social and economic effects, the Foundation is seeking a Senior Research Fellow in demography and statistics.
The role. The Fellow is part of a research team and works in close coordination with it, including by taking part in team meetings and joint activities at the Foundation’s office in Rome. In particular, the Fellow will:
- design and manage the collection, harmonization and analysis of official and administrative statistics from several European countries;
- ensure the quality, documentation and reproducibility of datasets and methods;
- write studies, reports and policy notes in English and Italian;
- present findings at conferences, seminars and institutional meetings;
- carry out and develop, within their area, the research and analysis activities of the projects assigned to them.
Essential requirements
- 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; no certificate required.
- Eligibility to work in Italy.
Preferred qualifications
- 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.
What we offer
- A coordinated and continuous collaboration contract under Italian law, for 36 months.
- Gross annual compensation between EUR 40,000 and 43,000.
- Based in Rome.
- Expected start: December 2026.
How to apply. Send your CV, a cover letter and one or two writing samples (excerpts are acceptable), all in PDF format, to (email hidden), with the subject line Senior Research Fellow – Demography and Statistics, by 20 November 2026. Selection is based on qualifications and an interview, and may include a practical test; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The selection is open to people of all genders, in accordance with Italian Legislative Decree 198/2006. Applicants’ personal data are processed in accordance with our privacy notice for applicants. These notices are not an offer of employment; the Foundation reserves the right not to proceed with the selections.
The role. The Fellow is part of a research team and works in close coordination with it, including by taking part in team meetings and joint activities at the Foundation’s office in Rome. In particular, the Fellow will:
- design and manage the collection, harmonization and analysis of official and administrative statistics from several European countries;
- ensure the quality, documentation and reproducibility of datasets and methods;
- write studies, reports and policy notes in English and Italian;
- present findings at conferences, seminars and institutional meetings;
- carry out and develop, within their area, the research and analysis activities of the projects assigned to them.
Essential requirements
- 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; no certificate required.
- Eligibility to work in Italy.
Preferred qualifications
- 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.
What we offer
- A coordinated and continuous collaboration contract under Italian law, for 36 months.
- Gross annual compensation between EUR 40,000 and 43,000.
- Based in Rome.
- Expected start: December 2026.
How to apply. Send your CV, a cover letter and one or two writing samples (excerpts are acceptable), all in PDF format, to (email hidden), with the subject line Senior Research Fellow – Demography and Statistics, by 20 November 2026. Selection is based on qualifications and an interview, and may include a practical test; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The selection is open to people of all genders, in accordance with Italian Legislative Decree 198/2006. Applicants’ personal data are processed in accordance with our privacy notice for applicants. These notices are not an offer of employment; the Foundation reserves the right not to proceed with the selections.