Epidemiologist (Scientist / Postdoctoral Researcher) | Epidemiologist (Scientist / Postdoc) (m/f/d)
Max Delbrück Centrum
Job Summary
This role is for an experienced Epidemiologist or Postdoctoral Scientist to join the Molecular Epidemiology Research Group at the Max Delbrück Center in Berlin, focusing on complex data analysis within large human cohort studies, particularly the German National Cohort (NAKO). The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, management, and organization of research projects emphasizing molecular and genetic epidemiology, including omics technologies. Day-to-day tasks involve developing detailed data analysis plans and executing analyses on complex phenotyping, genotyping, sequencing, and other omics data sources. This position requires a doctoral degree and expertise in genetic epidemiology, data science, or bioinformatics, offering the opportunity to collaborate internationally, present findings at conferences, and publish in top peer-reviewed journals, contributing directly to translational medicine and disease prevention research.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree in Epidemiology or Public Health; Master's degree in Life Sciences (Nutrition, Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics) or Medical degree; Doctoral degree
Experience
- Experience in the analysis of genetic and molecular data in large human cohort studies
- Experience in the planning, management, and organization of epidemiologic research projects
- Experience in developing data analysis plans
- Professional experience in tasks listed in the job description
Languages
Additional
- Proof of recognition of foreign Master's degree in Germany is required; Contract duration is temporary (BEFRISTET); Must not have primarily worked in wet labs in the past.
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