Applications are sought for a research fellow to work on a project on the determinants and consequences of fertility (comparing low and middle income countries with those in a historical context - early 20th century Ireland).
Applicants are expected to hold
or be about to obtain a PhD in economics, demography, or a related discipline. Candidates
with experience in development economics, economic history, and/or demography are
especially welcome.
The successful candidate will be
based at Queen’s Management School, working with the Centre for Health Research
at the Management School (CHaRMS) and the
Centre for Economic History (QUECH).
This is a 12 month position, with
the deadline for applications Monday 6th February.
Examples of the type of research
the position will involve include:
Delaney, L., McGovern, M.E.,
Smith, J.P., 2011. From
Angela’s Ashes to the Celtic Tiger: Early Life Conditions and Adult Health in
Ireland. Journal of Health Economics 30, 1–10.
Fernihough, A., McGovern, M.E.,
2014. Do
Fertility Transitions Influence Infant Mortality Declines? Evidence from Early
Modern Germany. Journal of Population Economics 27, 1145–1163.
Informal questions can be
directed to m.mcgovern@qub.ac.uk,
further details of the position and how to apply are available here:
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