Researcher (m/f/d) with medical background
- Research group
- Epidemiology
- Hiring date
- As soon as possible
- Time limit
- limited until 31.08.2027
- Trial period
- 6 months
- Payment
- E 13 TVöD Bund
- Application deadline
- 07/14/2025
The project aims to develop a sustainable platform for communication and research in the field of epidemic infectious diseases, enabling data-based reporting, crisis communication and rapid studies during epidemics through a consortium of health authorities, clinics and research institutions. The advertised position offers the opportunity to acquire epidemiological skills in practical population medicine and science while shaping a promising career in this interdisciplinary field.
In addition to the Department of Epidemiology at the HZI, other participants in the project include the Institute of Epidemiology and Social Medicine at the University of Münster, the Cologne Health Authority, the North Rhine-Westphalia State Health Centre, the Frankfurt Health Authority and the University Hospital of Cologne.
The Department of Epidemiology at the HZI investigates the fundamental relationships between the occurrence, spread and prevention of infectious diseases in human populations at national and international level. It conducts clinical and population-based epidemiological studies (e.g. https://hzi-c19-antikoerperstudie.de/; www.nako.de), performs evidence synthesis and meta-analyses (www.serohub.net) and investigates the dynamics of respiratory infectious diseases within large modelling consortia (e.g. www.respinow.de, monid.net/). With several hundred employees, the health authorities in Cologne and Frankfurt are among the largest health authorities in multicultural cities in Germany. In Frankfurt, employees are responsible for health protection at the largest international airport. The Frankfurt Health Authority and the State Centre for Health in North Rhine-Westphalia have been designated as centres of excellence for highly pathogenic infectious agents.
Tasks
- Assistance in setting up a study platform for epidemic diseases between science and public health services
- Responsible implementation of research tasks in projects of other scientists
- Networking with public health institutions
- Planning and evaluation of evidence synthesis and epidemiological studies, preparation of study protocols
- Regular work stays at the Institute for Epidemiology and Social Medicine in Münster, the Frankfurt and Cologne Health Authorities
- Scientific publications as first author and co-author
- Preparation of project reports
- Strategic development of population medicine in Germany with regard to the needs of a dynamic, digital and multicultural population
Prerequisites
- Completed university degree in human medicine
- Completed doctorate
- Experience or keen interest in working in public health services
- Good knowledge of statistics
- Good knowledge of R and/or STATA and/or Python
- High degree of independence, strong organisational skills and willingness to work hard
- Very good German and good written and spoken English
Advantages for this position:
- Participation in training in applied epidemiology (PAE/EPIET)
- Clinical training already completed
- Expertise in infection control and surveillance in public health services, as well as in official procedures, such as dealing with data protection guidelines
- Experience in networking and communication with official and political bodies
- Good knowledge of the design and evaluation of evidence synthesis and epidemiological studies
- Experience in scientific cooperation in international collaboration projects
- Sound experience in the field of public health protection
- Knowledge of crisis management structures
Working hours
19,5 hours per week
We offer
- Further training to become a specialist in public health, supervised by the Frankfurt/M. Health Authority, with simultaneous scientific training and work
- Training in methodology and experience in epidemiological study formats and evidence synthesis
- A dynamic, innovative and digital environment; flexible working hours and workplace arrangements, as well as home office, by arrangement
- Opportunities for a postdoctoral qualification or PhD in epidemiology (https://www.helmholtz-hzi.de/karriere/phd-studiengang-epidemiologie/)
- A corporate culture that values and promotes equal opportunities
- Extensive training and further education opportunities to develop professional knowledge and personal skills
- A family office to support family and career
- Interesting additional benefits of public service
- Possibility of an employer subsidy for a job ticket
If equally qualified, severely disabled persons will be given preference. To protect your rights, please clearly indicate any severe disability in your cover letter or CV.
The HZI is actively committed to equality, diversity and integration. For this reason, the HZI pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men. The position is suitable for part-time work.
How to apply:
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Please send your complete application, quoting the reference number 070/2025, to the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Human Resources Department, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany or by e-mail. If you send your application in electronic form, please provide a summary in one single (1) pdf document.
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