Deputy Head of Institute for Nutritional Epidemiology and Physiology | Wissenschaftlerin / Wissenschaftler (w/m/d) für die Stellvertretende Leitung des Insti..., Karlsruhe
Zentrale Karrierestelle des Max Rubner-Instituts
Job Summary
This leadership role at the Max Rubner-Institut in Karlsruhe involves serving as the Deputy Head of the Institute for Nutritional Epidemiology and Physiology. The successful candidate will balance high-level research management and administrative duties with the scientific leadership of the Nutritional Epidemiology research group. Key responsibilities include overseeing organizational development, representing the Institute leadership, coordinating epidemiological research, securing third-party funding, and providing evidence-based policy advice. Candidates must possess a strong academic background, proven leadership experience, and a track record of high-quality international publications. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape national nutritional policy and research at a federal level, working within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment that prioritizes family-friendly working conditions and professional development.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree or equivalent in Epidemiology or Nutritional Science; PhD (Dr. rer. nat. or equivalent) with a grade of 'good' or better is required.
Experience
- Professional experience in epidemiology or nutritional science
- Demonstrated experience in team-oriented leadership of staff
- Proven research experience in the field of nutritional epidemiology
- Proven experience in the management and acquisition of research projects
- Documented record of high-quality scientific publications in international journals
Languages
Additional
- Must meet requirements for federal civil service (Beamtenverhältnis) or public service tariff (TVöD Bund); potential analysis procedure including an interview is part of the selection process.
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