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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.