PhD Studentship in Mapping Older Migrants’ Family Networks, University of Groningen, Netherlands. Deadline: 31 March 2026.
Supervisors: Basak Bilecen (University of Groningen), Vera de Bel (University of Groningen), and Swantje Falcke (Utrecht University)
What do the family networks of older migrants in the Netherlands look like, and how do they relate to strengthening or weakening social cohesion? This project uses microdata from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) to analyse differences in the size, structure and spatial distribution of kinship networks among older migrants and non-migrants. This PhD project will compare patterns across diverse migrant groups and explore how these relate to key outcomes such as health, well-being, and loneliness in later life. This position offers the opportunity to work with rich population-level data and contribute to timely debates on ageing, migration and social inequalities.
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