Postdoctoral Researcher (Professorship Track) | Qualifizierungsstelle mit dem Ziel der Berufbarkeit auf eine Professur (Postdoc) ID: ZE-0090-CNMS-wm

Philipps-Universität Marburg

Marburg, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Sep 29, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This is a full-time, fixed-term qualification position at Philipps University Marburg, designed to lead to eligibility for a professorship (Habilitation or equivalent). The successful candidate will primarily lead and co-conduct a clinical randomized controlled trial (RCT) funded by the G-BA Innovation Fund, investigating structured self-exercise programs as an alternative to orthopedic insoles for patients suffering from foot pain. Day-to-day tasks involve high-level scientific work, including writing international publications, preparing scientific reports, and actively seeking third-party funding by writing project proposals. Furthermore, the researcher is expected to advance the institute's core research focus on "Deprescribing" and present findings at professional congresses. Key requirements include a completed doctorate and specialized medical training in General Medicine, coupled with proven experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative studies and securing research grants. The role offers significant opportunities for independent scientific qualification and professional development.

Required Skills

Education

Completed scientific university degree (State Examination or comparable) in Medicine; Doctorate (PhD/MD); Completed specialist medical training (Board Certification) in General Medicine

Experience

  • Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative studies related to general medical questions
  • Experience writing publications and third-party grant proposals
  • Prior scientific work in Deprescribing and Shared Decision Making
  • Parallel practical activity as a specialist physician in General Medicine

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Fixed-term contract (4 years, with option for 2-year extension upon successful evaluation); Position is a qualification track aimed at eligibility for a professorship (Habilitation or Habilitation equivalence); Willingness to pursue independent scientific qualification is required.