Welcome to the Max Planck Institute
for Demographic Research
The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) in Rostock is one of the leading demographic research centers in the world.
Headed by the directors Joshua R. Goldstein and James W. Vaupel researchers from all over the world investigate demographic change, aging, fertility, biological demography and other issues at the forefront of population research.
The MPIDR is part of the Max Planck Society, the internationally renowned German research society.
Jobs
April 24, 2012
2-4 Postdocs: Theoretical Modeling
The Max Planck Research Group "Modeling the Evolution of Aging" is seeking to increase its international team by 2-4 postdocs, who are excited about shedding light on the fundamental causes of why we age. more
February 24, 2012
Fellowships for IMPRSD Summer Course 2012
The International Max Planck Research School for Demography (IMPRSD) invites applications for an upcoming summer course on Integral Projection Models. more
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May 18, 2012 | In the press
Having kids does make us happy
An article published in the newspaper USAtoday does away with the myth that childless people are happier than parents. The article is based on research among other carried out by MPIDR-researcher Mikko Myrskylä. more
May 16, 2012 | Event
Workshop on Evolutionary Demography
From June 6-8, a workshop on evolutionary demography will take place at the MPIDR. The aim of the organizers is to bring together scientists who are working in this growing field of research. more
May 15, 2012 | Poster award
How influenza pandemics spread
MPIDR-Researchers Carlo Giovanni Camarda and Jim Oeppen have been awarded a prize for their poster showing a new approach to the analysis of influenza pandemics. more
April 27, 2012 | In the press
Is Aging evitable?
In an interview with academiaNet MPIDR researcher Annette Baudisch explains why it is important to distinguish between the pace and shape of aging. more
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