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Postdoc (Heidelberg)

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

The Division of Preventive Oncology is seeking a PostdocRef-No. 182/2017)

Description
•       Conduct of a study on innovative approaches of cancer early detection based on breath testing<br>
•       Collaboration with our internal and external project partners
•       Planning of project conduct, development of experimental set up, contribution to field work, supervision of project personnel (study nurse, data manager, lab technician), conduct of data analyses, writing of reports and scientific publications
•       Support of the programme coordinator
•       Participation in local, national and international research consortia
•       Conducting of advanced statistical analyses

 •       Supervision and advanced training of doctoral candidates
•       Possibilities for further scientific training and postdoctoral lecture qualification (German: Habilitation) are given

Your profile:
•       Above-average PhD level training in the field of life sciences / medicine
•       Additional qualification or experience in epidemiology / biostatistics, preferably in clinical epidemiology
•       Very good knowledge of epidemiologic analyses and methods
•       Substantial experience in working with statistical software (SAS, R)
•       Enthusiasm for working with patients and in interdisciplinary, team-orientated research groups
•       Very good communication skills and command of English

The position is limited at first for 2 years. Prolongation is possible. The position can in principle be part-time.

For further information please contact
Prof. Dr. Hermann Brenner, phone +49 6221 42-1301.

The German Cancer Research Center is committed to increase the percentage of female scientists and encourages female applicants to apply. Among candidates of equal aptitude and qualifications, a person with disabilities will be given preference.
To apply for a position please use our online application portal (www.dkfz.de/jobs).

We ask for your understanding that we cannot return application documents that are sent to us by post (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, Personalabteilung, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg) and that we do not accept applications submitted via email. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.


Michaela Schneider
m.schneider@dkfz.de
German Cancer Research Center
Heidelberg