Postdoctoral Epidemiologist | Postdoc (m/w/d)
Deutsches Diabetes-Zentrum DDZ
Job Summary
This Postdoctoral Epidemiologist role, based at the German Diabetes Center (DDZ) in Düsseldorf, involves planning and executing complex epidemiological analyses within various cohort studies, focusing on biomarkers related to diabetes risk and complications. The successful candidate will perform statistical analyses, coordinate projects with internal and external partners, particularly within the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD e.V.), and communicate findings effectively through conferences and publications. Key requirements include a doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related field, expertise in epidemiological methodology and statistical analysis systems (like SAS or R), and excellent English communication skills. This position offers an exciting, diversified role in a multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing diabetes prevention and treatment.
Required Skills
Education
Doctoral degree (PhD) in Epidemiology, (Bio)statistics, or a comparable discipline
Experience
- Professional experience in planning epidemiological analyses
- Professional experience in performing statistical analyses in biomarker-related projects
- Experience in coordinating projects with internal and external partners
- Experience in communicating results through publications and conferences
Languages
Additional
- Contract duration until December 31, 2027 (extension until 2030 planned); Position start date April 1, 2026.
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