Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms

The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an international research university that offers a wide range of degree programs. Some 35,000 students and more than 6,000 employees study and work on the foundation of a 200- year tradition. Awarded the status of a University of Excellence, the University of Bonn is one of the leading universities in Germany and enjoys an excellent international reputation

Ihre Aufgaben

The team consists of 6-8 researchers from nutrition science, epidemiology, global health, climate research und health sciences, 10-15 doctoral students, 1 laboratory technician and 1 data manager. We are dynamic, multi-cultural, and collaborate with partners in Africa and Asia. In our work, we apply population-based research to identify climate change adaptation strategies for the Global South and to establish health co-benefits of climate change mitigation efforts.

Your duties:

• We are looking for lead scientists for two different research projects on climate change adaptation and climate change mitigation, respectively.
• Project A - Coordination and analysis of a multi-center cohort study in Ghana for establishing the associations of early-life experiences (environmental and health factors) with dietary practices and cardio-metabolic diseases in adult life; Contribution to intervention research on nature-based solutions in two urban areas of West Africa (Ghana, Burkina Faso)
• Project B - Establishment, coordination and analysis of intervention studies on sustainable diets for young soccer players in soccer academies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, incl. the development of study designs, stakeholder-oriented implementation of interventions, data analysis, publication of findings
• Willingness to travel, e.g., for field work in sub-Saharan Africa (Project A) and for intervention studies in DACH countries (Project B)
• Contribution to academic teaching (each 4 SWS)
• Mentoring of doctoral students, We offer:
• A diverse and demanding job with one of the largest employers in the region, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research with the possibility for habilitation and to build your own research group,
• Close collaboration with nutrition science, sport sciences, and human medicine,
• participation in the university-wide pension system (VBL),
• access to the extensive university sports program,
• an excellent transport infrastructure with the opportunity to obtain a discounted employee ticket for public transportation (VRS) or to use assigned, affordable parking

Ihr Profil

Your profile:

• PhD in epidemiology, Public Health / Global Health, nutrition science, human medicine or similar subjects (Project A)
• PhD in sports sciences, behavioural science, nutrition science / dietetics, health sciences or similar subjects (Project B)
• Excellent proficiency in English (Projects A and B)
• Very good proficiency in Germany (C level, Project B)
• Committed, flexible, team-oriented, interested in advanced training

Kontakt

If you are interested in this position, please send your application documents including cover letter, curriculum vitae and certificates by 13th May 2024 and in a single PDF file by e-mail to the office.danquah@uni-bonn.de. Please address any questions regarding the position described to Prof. Dr. Ina Danquah (Tel.: +49 228 73 1970).