Division Head in “Nutrition in Cancer Prevention” (endowed by the Viessmann Foundation gGmbH)

DKFZ; Heidelberg; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A health research institute in Heidelberg is seeking a Division Head to lead the Viessmann Laboratory for Sustainable Healthy Nutrition. The role focuses on researching and implementing nutrition concepts in cancer prevention. The ideal candidate has a PhD and proven expertise in public health nutrition, along with leadership experience. Responsibilities include conducting population-based research and collaborating with various stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary, tenured status, and access to cutting-edge research facilities.

Leistungen

30 days of vacation

Family-friendly environment

Administrative support for grant applications

Corporate Health Management Program

Qualifikationen

• PhD in life sciences is required.
• Proven expertise in cancer prevention or nutrition science.
• Experience in securing competitive external funding.

Aufgaben

• Lead population-based research promoting healthy nutrition.
• Develop and evaluate nutritional intervention trials.
• Collaborate with schools, healthcare, and political stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Research in public health nutrition

Funding acquisition

Teaching and education

Ausbildung

PhD, MD, or equivalent degree

Habilitation or equivalent qualifications

Jobbeschreibung

Job description

The new division will play a central role in the NCPC and will be responsible among others for establishing the “Viessmann Laboratory (Werkstatt) for Sustainable Healthy Nutrition” – a platform for researching, developing, and implementing healthy and sustainable nutrition concepts in the context of cancer prevention. The position is based at the DKFZ and is integrated into the center's long-term strategy for cancer prevention, offering excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

We are seeking an outstanding scientist with proven expertise in the fields of public health nutrition, nutritional epidemiology, behavioral medicine, preventive epidemiology, or related areas. The division head's professional focus should be on population-based research to promote healthy and sustainable nutrition in the context of cancer prevention.

Particular emphasis is placed on a translational and interdisciplinary research profile that encompasses the development, implementation, and evaluation of nutritional interventions as well as the scientific investigation of behavioral, social, and structural factors influencing nutritional and health behaviors. The successful candidate is expected to be able to conceptually lead and methodologically implement complex intervention trials or observational studies in various population groups, especially with children, adolescents, and vulnerable target groups.

The future division head will play a key role in promoting the impact and implementation of scientific findings in practice — for example, through collaboration with canteens, schools, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, political decision-makers, and media. The division will also make active contributions to social, political, and economic transfer, e.g., through evidence-based guidance, the development of multiplier programs, and innovation projects in collaboration with partners from industry and the media.

Requirements

• A PhD, MD, or equivalent degree in life sciences
• High academic qualifications (habilitation) or equivalent academic qualifications
• An internationally recognized track record of excellence in cancer prevention and / or nutrition science
• Demonstrated leadership experience and success in securing competitive external fundingA commitment to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative research environment, team science
• Evidence of effective and modern teaching and further education experience
• High level of academic commitment

We offer

• A tenured position at the level of a DKFZ Division Head (W3 remuneration equivalent)
• Attractive core funding and access to cutting-edge research facilities and resources as well as competitive internal funding opportunities of the DKFZ and the Helmholtz Association
• A highly supportive research environment at the DKFZ, the National Cancer Prevention Center (NCPC), the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) and the wider scientific community including Heidelberg University as well as opportunities for national and international networking at the highest level
• Campus with modern state-of-the-art infrastructure
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Family-friendly working environment, e.g. parent-child room and advisory services
• Sustainable travel to work : subsidized Germany job ticket
• Administrative support for extramural grant application
• Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following documents :

• A cover letter detailing their research vision and leadership experience
• A curriculum vitae, including a complete list of publications and external funding
• A concise research plan for the first 5 years, also including a summary of previous work, collaborations, and wider outlook (maximum 5 pages)