Postdoc in Molecular Epidemiology: Join the Helmholtz Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI-MAG) at the University of Leipzig, Germany, as a Postdoc in Molecular Epidemiology/Data Science. Contribute to groundbreaking research in understanding complex diseases through longitudinal and cross-sectional analyses in large cohort studies.
Postdoc in Molecular Epidemiology/Data Science (f/m/x) at Helmholtz Munich
Study Area: Molecular Epidemiology, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Biomedicine, Nutritional Science, Physiology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Epidemiology
Location: Helmholtz Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI-MAG), University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree in bioinformatics, systems biology, biomedicine, nutritional science, physiology, computer science, mathematics, epidemiology, or any life science degree with a strong interest in data sciences.
- MD, PhD, or experienced PhD student with interest/experience in the specified fields.
- Sound knowledge of statistics in biological systems, experience with large-scale multi-omics approaches, and understanding of cohort studies are advantageous.
- Flexibility, innovative thinking, enthusiasm, and motivation for scientific work are essential.
Description: Contribute to research projects focused on modeling the risk for complex diseases in childhood, identifying molecular targets for genetic predisposition to obesity and related disorders, and conducting large-scale epidemiological analyses. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and renowned scientists to advance scientific knowledge and improve public health outcomes.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should email the following documents to Antje Körner at childhood-obesity@helmholtz-munich.de:
- CV
- Cover letter
- Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
- References from recent employers
- Contact details for at least two referees
- Abstract of Master Thesis
- Up to 3 PDFs of publications
- High school certificate/Abiturzeugnis
Last Date: Application deadline: Rolling basis until the position is filled. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference. For applicants with university degrees obtained abroad, further documents regarding the comparability of degrees will be required. Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.
