Postdoc (f/m/x) in Epidemiology in Deutschland

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Job description: Postdoc (f/m/x) in Epidemiology

103028

Full time
39 hrs./week

Neuherberg near Munich

Partially Remote Work possible

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

Our mission at the

Institute of Epidemiology (EPI)

is to understand the protective and harmful effects of the environment, genes, and lifestyle on human health and disease using population-based epidemiology approaches. Knowledge of these interactions leads to novel targeted prevention and intervention approaches for cardiometabolic diseases. A cornerstone of our work is the

German National Cohort (NAKO Gesundheitsstudie)

, Germany’s largest long-term population study. Since 2014, the study prospectively investigates more than 205,000 adults in 18 study centers nation-wide. NAKO is a major resource for population-based epidemiology, aiming to provide unique data and biosamples for innovative research today, and cutting-edge next-generation research tomorrow.

Your tasks

• Scientifically coordinate a large-scale population-based case-control study on post-infectious diseases, including specification of the study design, case and control selection, project planning, and coordination with scientific partners and stakeholders
• Collaborate with administrative project management at NAKO head office
• Coordinate biosample selection and provision across subprojects in close collaboration with the NAKO biorepository, research partners, and external service providers
• Analyze large-scale epidemiological cohort data and integrate molecular data from different OMICS domains, such as genomics, serolomics, epigenetics, and proteomics
• Independently develop and pursue relevant epidemiological research questions, including study design and statistical analyses
• Publish research findings in scientific journals and present results at scientific conferences
• Contribute to the development of grant applications and initiate independent research proposals

Your profile

• Doctoral degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, medicine, public health, or a related field
• Experience in epidemiological research using large-scale population-based studies, with strong knowledge of study designs and statistical modelling
• Advanced skills in at least one statistical programming environment, such as R, Python, SAS, or comparable software
• A structured, proactive and solution-oriented way of working, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams

Desirable qualifications

• Experience coordinating complex scientific projects and working in multi-institutional collaborations
• Experience in infectious or post-infectious disease epidemiology and in designing and conducting (matched) case-control studies
• Experience with biorepositories and biosample workflows, including selection, retrieval, aliquoting and transfer to partners or service providers
• Experience analyzing, integrating or interpreting OMICS data, such as genomics, epigenetics, proteomics or serolomics

If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). This position is for a fixed term until 31.12.2028.

Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“

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Benefits

• Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
• Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities
• Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
• International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Michael Stein, [email protected], who will be happy to help.

Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.

More information about our application process

Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter
• References from recent employers

If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree at the latest by the time you start work.

Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. In case of equal qualifications, preference will be given to applicants with severe disabilities.

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Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Epidemiology
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg

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This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.

Company

The Helmholtz Association contributes to solving major challenges to assure the future of our society. With more than 47.500 people on staff in 18 national Research Centers and an annual budget of more than 6 billion euros, the Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest scientific organization. The name Helmholtz stands for concerted research, in which networks form the key principle behind inquiring thought and action.

The profile of the Helmholtz Association

The Helmholtz Association performs cutting-edge research which contributes substantially to solving the grand challenges of science, society and industry. To succeed in meeting these responsibilities, Helmholtz concentrates its work in six research fields: Energy, Earth and Environment, Health, Information, Matter, as well as Aeronautics, Space and Transport. Within each of these fields, research programs are developed by our scientists and regularly evaluated by renowned international experts. Their evaluation forms the basis for the program-oriented funding that is allocated to Helmholtz research. Within the six research fields, Helmholtz scientists cooperate with each other and with external partners – working across disciplinary, organizational and national borders.

Moreover, Helmholtz specializes in large-scale research infrastructures – from accelerator facilities, earth observation satellites, research ships to supercomputers. They form the basis for scientific advances in tackling global societal challenges. Managing national research infrastructure is part of the Helmholtz Association's mission.

Promoting young academics

Helmholtz scientists, a high-performance infrastructure and modern and efficient research management are the ingredients to the Helmholtz Association‘s success and global impact.
Promoting young researchers is a major priority for the Helmholtz Association. Its qualification schemes for young researchers are geared mainly towards PhD students, postdocs and young managers. The Helmholtz Association has set high standards for its talent management. Its strategy begins with targeted recruitment of highly qualified staff at all levels, followed by comprehensive support aimed at further developing their potential. Ensuring equal opportunities is an essential element in all talent management activities undertaken by the Helmholtz Association.

The Helmholtz Graduate Schools and Research Schools at almost all Helmholtz Centers provide doctoral students with the general and specific skills and training they need, as well as ample opportunity to network. The period following a doctorate is decisive in determining the direction and success of a scientific career. For this reason, we established Career Development Centers for postdoctoral researchers in the Helmholtz Centers. This equips young researchers with the skills they need to go on to head a  Helmholtz Investigator Group , for example. As an Investigator Group leader, junior scientists can independently set up their own group to conduct research in their specialist field and acquire management skills.

Within its talent management strategy, the Helmholtz Association pays special attention to the increased recruitment of talented female scientists both from Germany and abroad. To this end, there are currently two funding programs supporting this policy:  and  Helmholtz Distinguished Professorship – Funding for the recruitment of leading international female scientists (W3) .

The increasing complexity of the content, structures and framework conditions of scientific work today requires researchers to organize their projects, their employees and, of course, themselves in a highly professional and effective way. In response to these demands, we have set up the  Helmholtz Leadership Academy to provide leaders in science with professional management training. Furthermore, the Helmholtz network provides a platform for the alumni of the Helmholtz Leadership Academy to come together and share their experiences of leadership, career development and lifelong learning.

All of this combined makes the 18 Research Centers of the Helmholtz Association a highly attractive environment for talented researchers from all over the world.

Company info

Telephone

0049-30-206329-0

Location

Anna-Louisa-Karsch-Str. 2
Berlin
Berlin
10178
Germany