The successful candidate has a PhD degree in Economic History or Historical Demography or a related discipline (demography, economics, sociology, human geography). Areas of expertise may include one or more fields: economic history, historical demography, comparative history, history of health and care, history of welfare provision and social policy. Expertise and affinity with quantitative methods, mixed-methods and GIS is desirable.
The successful candidate has a good command of English (oral and written). Knowledge of one or more languages relevant for the project (Finland, the Netherlands, and Ukraine) is desirable. The candidate should also be able to work independently, be a team player, and possesses excellent communication skills (indicated by the ability to write scientific papers and deliver presentations).