Epidemiologist (A: Researcher or B: PhD-position) (m/f/d))

At the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS there is an opening each in the department of Clinical Epidemiology and the department of Epidemiological Methods and Etiological Research for the position of an

Epidemiologist (A: Researcher or B: PhD-position) (m/f/d))

Salary Scale 13 of the German public sector salary system (TV-L)
A: 29.4 hours/week (75%); B: 25.48 hours/week (65%)
The position starts as early as possible provided it receives administrative clearance. The contract is initially limited for 36 months.

• Participation in the implementation of the NACOP project which addresses polygenic risk scores and risk-adapted cancer screening in German population groups
• Analysis of studies based on primary and/or secondary data (GePaRD, NAKO)
• Conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses of epidemiological and medical studies
• Writing of reports and publications (in English)
• Presentation of the results at conferences

• Master’s degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, health sciences, medicine, pharmacy or a related field
• Very good knowledge of English
• Good knowledge of statistics (experience with statistical software would be an advantage)
• Affinity for interdisciplinary work, team spirit, coordination and organizational skills
• Experience with the analysis of genetic data, the application of advanced biostatistical methods and publications in the fields of epidemiology/medicine are an advantage.

The Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS is one of the most renowned epidemiological research institutes in Germany. It maintains close cooperative relations with various partners in Germany and abroad. We offer a structured doctoral training program, manifold activities, exciting research topics, a highly motivated and collegial team, a good infrastructure, as well as the close connection to a university environment.

Severely disabled applicants with essentially equal professional and personal qualification will be given priority. In October 2014, BIPS was distinguished for its measures promoting the balance of work and personal life.

Prof. Dr. Ulrike Haug, phone: +49-(0)421 / 218-566862
Prof. Dr. Krasimira Aleksandrova, phone: +49-(0)421 / 218-56816

Additional information can be found on our homepage: www.leibniz-bips.de/en.

Please send your application with the usual documents (incl. school diploma; for German applicants Abiturzeugnis) as one pdf-document quoting the reference number A24-16a or A24-16b by Dec 11, 2024 to bewerbung[at]leibniz-bips[dot]de

Leibniz-Institut für Präventionsforschung und Epidemiologie – BIPS
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