PhD in prevention research (m/f/d/x)

Technologiepark Uni Bremen; Bremen; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Mobile working options

Professional development support

Job summary

Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology– BIPS GmbH in Bremen invites applications for several PhD positions in prevention research. Positions are funded for three years, starting January 1, 2027 or later, at 70% TV-L salary.

Research areas include epidemiology with primary data, health claims data, implementation science, and health decision science. The institute collaborates across departments, offers a supportive, international environment, and promotes work–life balance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent including ‘Staatsexamen’) in one of the areas mentioned above or related disciplines.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary research.
• Initiative, motivation, commitment, and scientific curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in research projects.
• Data analysis and interpretation of results.
• Publish and present research results.
• Support reporting of results.

Skills

English proficiency

Interdisciplinary research

Initiative

Motivation

Education

Master’s degree (or Staatsexamen)

Job description

The Leibniz Institute for PreventionResearch and Epidemiology– BIPS GmbHinvites applications for several positions(depending upon funding)to be filled as

PhD in prevention research (m/f/d/x)

Salary scale 13 TV-L (70% position).

Starting from January 1, 2027 or later for the duration of 3 years (extension possible).

In the coming years, the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology– BIPS will expand its research into the prevention of chronic, non-communicable diseases across the life course. The focus is on factors beyond individual diseases, such as lifestyle and environment, digital media, biological and social factors, as well as early detection. Existing large cohort studies based on primary data based will be used (e.g., IDEFICS/I.Family cohort study, NAKO Health Study), a birth cohort will be established and secondary data (health claims data) will be analyzed. Further, implementation and interventional research will be conducted to develop and evaluate innovative strategies for targeted prevention. The research is crossdepartmental and involves all scientific departments of BIPS.

In this context, we are looking for several PhD students with interest in at least one of the following areas:

• Epidemiology with a focus on primary data
• Epidemiological research based on health claims data
• Implementation science
• Health decision science

Tasks:

• Coordinate and participate in research projects
• Data analysis and interpretation of results
• Publish and present research results
• Support reporting of results

Requirements:

• Master’s degree (or equivalentincluding ‘Staatsexamen’) in one of the areas mentioned above or related disciplines
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary research
• Initiative, motivation, commitment, and scientific curiosity

What we offer:

The Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology– BIPS offers exciting research topics, a stimulating international environment, a good infrastructure, close ties to the University of Bremen and an engaged, supportive and cooperative team. Postdocs are encouraged to strive for scientific independence and to establish their own research focus.BIPS holds the audit ‘berufundfamilie’ (work and family) certificateand actively promotes the compatibility of career and individual lifestyle through flexible working hours, mobile working options, and continuous professional development. We also offer additional support for international scholars to relocate to Germany through the Welcome Center of the U Bremen Research Alliance.

Among equally qualified applicants, preference will be given to severely disabled candidates.