Scientific Coordinator / Postdoctoral Researcher in Digital Cancer Prevention | Scientific Coordinator / Postdoc in Digital Cancer Prevention

Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum

Heidelberg, Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Nov 17, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is seeking a Scientific Coordinator/Postdoctoral Researcher to advance digital cancer prevention within the National Cancer Prevention Center (NCPC). This role involves acting as a crucial liaison between scientific findings and practical software implementation. Day-to-day tasks include curating international know-how on cancer risk prediction models and supervising the integration of these models into software tools by communicating precise requirements to dedicated software developers. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with nurses, doctors, scientists, and patients to optimize the presentation of evidence and supervise content generation for digital prevention tools. Key qualifications include a Master's or PhD in a health-care related field, a passion for risk communication, and a dedication to translating scientific findings into clinical practice. This position is ideal for someone passionate about utilizing risk models and innovative data collection modalities like wearables and AI for immediate public benefit.

Required Skills

Education

Master's or PhD degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, or a health-care related field

Experience

  • Professional experience in the application of epidemiological principles and practices (desirable)
  • Professional experience in bridging scientific findings into clinical practice
  • Professional experience working independently and proactively with colleagues from different disciplines

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Must provide proof of immunity against measles (due to Infection Protection Act regulations); Position is initially limited to 2 years with possibility of prolongation.