Postdoc - Molecular Markers and Epidemiology in the NAKO German National Cohort (f/m/x)

Overview

Postdoc - Molecular Markers and Epidemiology in the NAKO German National Cohort (f/m/x)

Full time, 39 hrs./week, Neuherberg near Munich. Partial Home Office possible. The position is within Helmholtz Munich and offers a fixed term until 04/2028 with possible extension under certain circumstances.

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 in the Institute of Epidemiology (EPI) is to understand how environment, genes, and lifestyle affect health and disease using population-based epidemiology. A cornerstone is the German National Cohort (NAKO Gesundheitsstudie), Germany’s largest long-term population study, investigating more than 205,000 adults across 18 study centers since 2014.

Responsibilities

• Scientific advancement of the NAKO German National Cohort in the field of molecular markers for lifestyle factors and environmental exposures
• Development of data management and analysis concepts within the framework of the NAKO German National Cohort
• Data analysis in the NAKO German National Cohort on molecular markers and multimorbidity, taking into account the role of lifestyle and environmental factors

Qualifications

• Degree in the life sciences & completed doctoral degree in epidemiology
• Experience in analyzing data from large cohorts, ideally within the NAKO German National Cohort
• Experience in teaching epidemiology to students

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in the field of metabolic diseases desirable
• International experience desirable

Salary and term

Salary grade up to E 13. Social benefits based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an initial fixed term until 04/2028 but may be extended under certain circumstances.

Benefits

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

How to apply

Please send your application online with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• Contact details for at least two referees

Application deadline:

Contact

If you have any questions, contact Hr. Dr. Thomas Hendel, .

Diversity and inclusion

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. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference. Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich.

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