As a public health institute, we are actively committed to public health. At the Robert Koch Institute,
1,500 people from over 52 nations work and research together on this every day.
Our team ZIG 2 "Evidence-based Public Health" in the ZIG "Center for International Health Protection" is looking forward
to your application!
Your job:
- Propose and develop research projects in line with the ZIG2 strategy.
- Independently develop and implement advanced statistical modelling techniques and guide others in the
development and implementation of these techniques.
- Conducting and/or supervising systematic reviews on public health topics
- Reviewing and interpreting the results of junior staff
- Liaising with and receiving feedback from senior RKI staff on methods and incorporating feedback into updates
of analytical approaches
- Preparing presentations and writing scientific articles for peer-reviewed journals
- Maintain scientific awareness and intellectual agility regarding research design, data, methods and analytical
techniques within and across disciplines.
- Other duties as assigned by the research team
Your professional profile:
Formal requirements
- University degree (State Examination, University Diploma, Master's degree or equivalent) or equivalent in public
health, epidemiology, biostatistics, economics, social sciences or related discipline.
- PhD or MD + MPH, in the case of a PhD in medicine or veterinary science, an M.Sc. with a focus on quantitative
research methods is also required.t
In the case of foreign educational qualifications, we require a certificate of equivalence with a German qualification.
Skills and experience
- Several years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in the independent development and implementation of statistical modelling techniques
- Experience in carrying out and publishing systematic reviews
- Track record of co-authoring several scientific papers, presenting results and representing research at
conferences
- Peer-reviewed publication record
- Confident in using common MS Office programs
- Language skills (CEFR level): German up to A2, English C2
Desirable skills and experience
- Experience of working with international partners
- Postdoctoral training in a public health area
- Experience in mentoring and developing junior staff in soft and technical skills
- Knowledge of French
Personal skills
- Target audience orientation through clear, understandable written and verbal expression
- Good communication skills and an open, friendly manner
- Ability to take criticism and use constructive feedback for improvement
- Intercultural competence and respect for cultural differences
- Flexibility and positive attitude to change and innovation
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain a consistent level of performance, even under pressure and with a
heavy workload
- Ability to plan tasks and projects by monitoring progress based on milestones and partial results
Further requirements
- Willingness to travel and participate in international assignments, even at short notice; health requirements
(Tropical suitability) must be met
Benefits
- 30 working days holiday and days off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
- Up to 50 % remote working possible
- Subsidised pension scheme and offer for capital-forming benefits incl. subsidy in accordance with the public
service scheme
- Transparent payment in accordance with the collective agreement incl. annual special payment and regular pay
increases
- Flexible working hours with flexitime and part-time working options
- Opportunities for individual further training and a broad training catalogue for personal development
- Sports activities such as yoga, running events, cooperation with fitness studios, and much more
- Parent-child offices in all properties for emergency care
- Deutschlandticket-Job with subsidy
- Special insurance cover for business trips abroad in terms of safety and medical care
Have we sparked your interest?
We look forward to receiving your application documents exclusively via interamt.de to the job ID 1239800.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. We guarantee equality in the workplace by welcoming all people in all
dimensions of diversity. With equal qualifications and aptitude, severely disabled persons are given preferential consideration Within the
scope of its supervisory powers, the Federal Ministry of Health may examine application documents on a case-by-case basis. Your data
will be deleted after the application process has been completed.
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