Phd Position in Network-based Methods in Lung

vor 2 Wochen


Heidelberg, Deutschland Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum Vollzeit

**Position**:PhD Position in Network-based Methods in Lung Cancer Screening**

**Department**: Epidemiology of Cancer

**Code number**:2023-0123

The German Cancer Research Center is the largest biomedical research institution in Germany. With more than 3,000 employees, we operate an extensive scientific program in the field of cancer research.

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the Center for Preventive Medicine and Digital Health (CPD) at the Medical Faculty Mannheim of the Heidelberg University offer a joint PhD position.

**Job description**:
The PhD project will benefit from the stimulating intellectual environments at both - the Division of Cancer Epidemiology at the DKFZ (Prof. Rudolf Kaaks) and the Division of Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine at the Medical Faculty Mannheim (Heidelberg University, Prof. Falko Sniehotta). The PhD degree will be conferred by the Medical Faculty Mannheim of the University of Heidelberg, with Prof. Falko Sniehotta as chair. The workplace will be at both institutions (under the supervision of Dr. Verena Katzke at the DKFZ and Dr. Anna Kaiser at the CPD).

The position is co-funded by a large European Consortium - “SOLACE - Strengthening the screening Of Lung cAnCer in Europe”. Hence, one part of the dissertation project will be to implement network-based recruitment packages, develop questionnaires, collect and analyse data and disseminate the results of the network-based study for publication. In this context, further management tasks and engagement within the SOLACE Consortium, including writing progress reports, participation at meetings and networking with further PhD projects will be required.

**Requirements**:

- A degree in higher education (Diplom, Master of Arts, Master of Philosophy) in the areas of public health, psychology, sociology, epidemiology, data science or a similar field
- Robust training in research design, methods and statistics are required, previous experience with network analysis is beneficial
- Very good language skills in English and German

**We offer**:

- Interesting, versatile workplace
- International, attractive working environment
- Campus with modern state-of-the-art infrastructure
- Access to international research networks
- Doctoral student payment including social benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Comprehensive training and mentoring program through the Helmholtz International Graduate School

**Important notice**:
**Earliest Possible Start Date**: as soon as possible

**Duration**: The position is limited to 3 years.

**Application Deadline**:27.04.2023

**Contact**:
Verena Katzke
Phone +49 (0)6221/42-2363

The DKFZ is committed to increase the proportion of women in all areas and positions in which women are underrepresented. Qualified female applicants are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.



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