Doctoral Researcher Scholarship: The University Hospital of Cologne invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher (f/m/x) position in the field of Medical Statistics and Bioinformatics. The position is affiliated with the Biostatistics working group (Prof. Dr. Kathrin Möllenhoff) at the Institute of Medical Statistics and Computational Biology. Funded by the DFG project “Analysing clinical time-to-event data under non-proportional hazards”, this opportunity offers interdisciplinary research, professional development, and excellent working conditions in one of Germany’s leading university hospitals.
Doctoral Researcher Scholarship – Medical Statistics and Bioinformatics
Summary Table
| Position | Doctoral Researcher (f/m/x) |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Medical Statistics, Bioinformatics, Statistical Method Development |
| Location | University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany |
| Type | Full-time (38.5 h/week), 3 years (initially limited) |
| Funding | DFG-funded project (WissZeitVG, Drittmittel) |
| Salary | Based on TV-L regulations |
| Application Deadline | 12 October 2025 |
| Job-ID | s5d8ixa9 |
Designation
Doctoral Researcher (f/m/x)
Research Area
- Statistical method development
- Application of statistical models to clinical and medical data
- Focus on time-to-event data analysis under non-proportional hazards
Location
Institute of Medical Statistics and Computational Biology,
University Hospital of Cologne, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s, Diploma, or equivalent degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- Knowledge of statistical programming languages (e.g., R, Python) preferred
- Strong interest in interdisciplinary research
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
- Interest in medical applications (prior knowledge not required)
Job Description
- Conduct research in statistical method development
- Apply newly developed methods to medical data sets
- Prepare and publish scientific research papers
- Present findings at national and international conferences
- Contribute to the collaborative research environment at the University Hospital of Cologne
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their complete application (CV, cover letter, certificates, and references) via the University Hospital of Cologne Career Portal:
👉 Uniklinik Köln Karriere
For queries, contact:
Prof. Dr. Kathrin Möllenhoff
Institute of Medical Statistics and Computational Biology
Tel.: +49 221 478-82929
Last Date for Apply
12 October 2025
