Doctoral student for the Heidelberg Institute of Global Health (m/f/d)

Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg; Heidelberg; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a prestigious research initiative at Heidelberg University as a PhD student focused on health outcomes. Contribute to impactful analyses of electronic health data alongside experts and gain international experience by collaborating with Stanford University. This role offers a supportive environment for female and disabled researchers, encouraging diverse applications.

Qualifikationen

• Strong coding skills in R, Stata, or other statistical software.
• Masters degree preferred; Bachelors considered with relevant experience.
• Experience with quasi-experimental methods is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Lead analyses in large-scale electronic health record data.
• Publish research in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with researchers at Heidelberg University and Stanford.

Kenntnisse

Coding skills in R

Coding skills in Stata

Communication skills in English

Ausbildung

Masters degree with quantitative training

Bachelors degree with relevant training/experience

Jobbeschreibung

searched for the Heidelberg Institute of Global Health (HIGH).

The Institute of Global Health at Heidelberg University, Germany’s oldest university and a leading hub for health-related research in Europe, is looking for an outstanding PhD student. The researcher will work under the mentorship of Dr. Pascal Geldsetzer and receive a designation as visiting researcher at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Tasks and responsibilities

The PhD student will work under the guidance of Dr. Pascal Geldsetzer and other researchers at both Heidelberg University and Stanford University, including population health researchers, clinicians, and methodologists. The researcher will lead analyses in large-scale electronic health record data to determine the real-life effectiveness of certain medications, lifestyle advice, or health services interventions on health and health system outcomes. Electronic health record datasets are from the United Kingdom, USA, Denmark, and Germany. In addition to this core project, the research group works on a wide variety of research, with foci being medication effectiveness, health services research, and population health issues. Methods used in the group’s work include quasi-experimental techniques, descriptive epidemiology, and randomized trials. The student will be expected to publish in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.

The salary is paid according to the German TV-L system (the salary agreement for public service employees). As an equal opportunity employer, the HUK is committed to increase the percentage of female scientists and, therefore, especially encourages female researchers to apply. Equally qualified applicants with disabilities will be given preference. Candidates from any nationality can apply.

We are open to discussing options for part-time work or working remotely.

Prerequisites

• Masters degree with quantitative training or research experience. We will also consider those with a Bachelors degree only if they have relevant training and/or experience. A degree in a health-related subject is not required to apply
• Training and experience in quasi-experimental methods is a plus
• Strong coding skills in R, Stata, or other statistical software package
• Good communication skills in English (knowledge of German is not necessary)

About us

Please apply by sending a CV to Pascal Geldsetzer [e-mail]. A cover letter is not required. There is no specific deadline for the application - we hire on an ongoing basis.

Interested?

Applications will be accepted via e-mail.