Epidemiologist / Postdoc - Heidelberg, Deutschland - Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum

Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum

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Heidelberg, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

Position:
Epidemiologist / Postdoc**
Department: Cancer Epidemiology

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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 Division of Cancer Epidemiology is seeking an epidemiologist or postdoctoral student to join the team.

Job description:

Our division studies the causes of cancer, cardiovascular diseases and other chronic disease outcomes in the general population, with a special focus on the role of lifestyle and related metabolic risk factors, using prospective cohort studies.

In context of these prospective studies - notably, the EPIC cohort (European Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition) - we are looking for a highly motivated colleague to perform quantitative modeling of the effects of lifestyle-related risk determinants for chronic disease outcomes, as well as disease-free and overall life expectancy.

The incumbent should have knowledge of advanced statistical modeling of prospective cohort data, including the joint modeling of repeat exposure and outcome information over time, and is expected to write scientific publications for high-ranking scientific journals.

Requirements:

PhD degree in epidemiology or biostatistics (or related discipline)
Good statistical evaluation and programming skills with SAS and/or R
Record of first scientific publications and good writing skills
Experience in epidemiological studies and methods
Enthusiasm for epidemiological research in an international team
Fluency in English is expected, German language skills are not mandatory

We offer:

Interesting, versatile workplace
Excellent framework conditions: stateoftheart equipment and opportunity for international networking at the highest level
Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan for the public service and capitalforming payments
30 days of vacation per year
Flexible working hours
Possibility of mobile work and parttime work
Familyfriendly working environment, including parentchild room, counseling services, e.g. on Elder Care
Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
Develop your full potential: access to the DKFZ International Postdoc Program and DKFZ Career Service with targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents
Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your wellbeing

Important notice:

Earliest possible start date:
as soon as possible

Duration:
The position is limited until

The position can in principle be part-time.

Application deadline:

Contact:

Prof. Dr. Rudolf Kaaks
Phone /42-2219

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.