PostDoc Epidemiology

vor 2 Monaten


Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland Universitätsklinikum Münster Vollzeit

The University Hospital of Münster is one of the leading hospitals in Germany. Such a position cannot be achieved by size and medical successes alone. The individual commitment counts above all. We need your commitment so that even with little things we can achieve great things for our patients. There are many possibilities open for you so that you may develop with them.

The Institute of Epidemiology and Social Medicine at the University of Münster offers a position for an experienced researcher, limited to 3 years with the option of extension.

Postdoc (gn*) Population-based Epidemiology

Full-time with 38.5 (hours/week)
Salary according to German TV-L E13

Job Id: 9384 - *gn=gender neutral

Your role:

We seek a scientist with an interest in population-based epidemiology and causal inference to join the Institute of Epidemiology and Social Medicine. The institute conducts several large cohort studies, including the Münster study center of the German National Cohort (NAKO Gesundheitsstudie) and the BiDirect Study. These studies have an in-depth clinical phenotyping, MRI imaging data, and different levels of biomarkers and 'omics’ data available. The institute has a large collaboration network both in Germany and abroad and integrates epidemiological and statistical methods to address important research questions.

Prerequisites:

We are interested in recruiting a motivated individual with an academic degree (PhD, doctorate) in epidemiology / medicine / statistics, and/or public health. Experience in the analysis of cohort data and the use of epidemiological and statistical methods in observational data (e.g., in a PhD thesis) is required. Experience in the process of caring for patients with depression or other psychiatric, neurologic, and/or infectious diseases is of advantage. Motivation and the desire to include biological importance, sound methodology and clinical relevance in research analysis are important.

The candidate should have
  • a strong background in epidemiology, medicine, public health or biostatistics with interest for applied research questions
  • good programming skills (R preferred, Stata, SAS or Python also possible)
  • good communication skills in German (not mandatory) and English
  • clinical experience with psychiatric or neurologic or infectious disorders
We offer:
  • interesting and versatile projects with challenging tasks
  • support for personal development and training (e.g., structured development of leadership competencies)
  • access to different cohort studies, patient registers and biomaterials
  • training and work in a multidisciplinary, international and committed research team
  • pption of obtaining your postdoctoral lecture qualification

Applications of women are specifically invited. In the case of similar qualifications, competence, and specific achievements, women will be considered on preferential terms within the framework of the legal possibilities. Handicapped candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.