Would you like to play a central role in preparing Denmark's official population projection and are you passionate about conducting demographic analyses and developing models that shape the socio-economic debate and political agenda? Now, there is a unique opportunity, as DREAM expands its team within population projections, demographic analyses, and the interplay between population trends and socio-economic development.
DREAM's population projection model is the foundation for the official national population projection, prepared and published annually in collaboration with Statistics Denmark. For DREAM's clients, the model is also a crucial tool for developing counterfactual scenarios to assess the socio-economic consequences of changing demographic assumptions. Furthermore, the population projection serves as the demographic anchor in all of DREAM's other models.
About the Job
The primary tasks focus on developing and maintaining the national population projection model. The model and its methodological foundation are continuously revised. We strive to ensure that the methodology is in line with state-of-the-art principles and is based on solid knowledge within the field of demography.
You will also use the model to assist DREAM’s clients, including ministries and interest organizations, in developing counterfactual scenarios to assess the socio-economic consequences of changes in mortality, fertility, and migration patterns.
DREAM also hosts a regional population projection model, which is part of the SMILE microsimulation model. You will play a central part in revising the modeling of demographic behavior at the municipal level, including migration patterns within and across municipal boundaries. The model also offers unique opportunities to gain in-depth knowledge of register data from Statistics Denmark and work with the latest machine learning and data science tools.
DREAM’s macroeconomic models and the SMILE microsimulation model are anchored in population trends from the national projection. Therefore, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other DREAM employees and gain insight into various topic areas that depend on demographic trends. For example, you can explore modeling regarding the population's educational level, labor market participation, morbidity, income, and pensions.
About You
We expect that you:
- Have proven skills and preferably experience within the field of demographic analyses and projection methods.
- Hold a strong academic background in a relevant field of social or natural science and have an interest in working with the interplay between demographic trends and socio-economic issues.
- Possess strong programming skills. Knowledge of C# and R is an advantage.
- Are willing and able to take the lead in one or more demography-related fields of work.
- Are decisive and proactive in managing your work.
- Are goal-oriented, and have good collaboration and communication skills.
- Have Danish or English as your working language.
About Us
DREAM is an inspiring workplace with a high level of expertise and dedicated employees. You will have ample opportunities to apply your knowledge, strengthen your skills, and contribute to public debate and the political agenda. We maintain an informal work environment and value collaboration and sharing knowledge.
We work with a broad range of partners and produce analyses on current issues for, among others, the Danish Economic Councils, ministries, government agencies, think tanks, trade organisations, and advocacy groups.
Further Information
For more information about the position or the application process, please contact Deputy Director Marianne Frank Hansen at mfr@dreamgruppen.dk or by phone +45 61 96 85 19.
For more information on DREAM, please visit www.dreamgruppen.dk. Please note that the English version of the webpage is under development.
The workplace is located at Landgreven 4, 1301 Copenhagen K.
Employment Terms
The position is a full-time role, and you will be employed under the state academic agreement. Your entry level wage and job title will based on your experience and qualifications.
Application
To apply, please click "Apply for the position", fill out the form (only available in Danish so please reach out in case of questions), and submit your application with a CV, academic transcripts, and other relevant supporting documents. Please submit your application by pressing the button “Send ansøgning” at the bottom of the form no later than Monday, December 9, 2024.
You can read the job posting in Danish.
We see diversity as a strength and encourage all interested candidates, regardless of personal background, to apply. We look forward to reading your application.
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