Scientific Coordinator / Postdoc in Digital Cancer Prevention

dkfz. Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum; Heidelberg; Vor Ort; EUR 52.000 - 74.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remuneration according to TV-L incl. 


Family-friendly working environment

Subsidized Germany job ticket

DKFZ Career/Postdoc development

Occupational pension plan

Zusammenfassung

German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg seeks a Scientific Coordinator / Postdoc to curate risk prediction know-how and supervise their integration into digital prevention tools within the National Cancer Prevention Center (NCPC). The role engages with nurses, doctors, scientists and patients to optimize evidence presentation and advance prevention research.

A master’s or PhD in epidemiology or related field is required, with strong communication skills and interest in AI-enabled

Qualifikationen

• Master's or PhD in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, or health-care related field.
• Additional training in the application of epidemiological principles is desirable.
• Strong interest in risk communication and translating findings to practice.

Aufgaben

• Curating local and international know‑how on risk prediction models for personalized cancer prevention.
• Supervising the implementation of cancer risk prediction models into software tools by communicating requirements to a dedicated team of software developers.
• Working with nurses, medical doctors, scientists, and patients to improve the way that important evidence is presented to all of them.
• Supervising content generation for digital prevention tools at the NCPC

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Risk communication

AI in prevention

Ausbildung

Master's or PhD in epidemiology/public health/biostatistics/health-care field

Training in epidemiological principles

Jobbeschreibung

Scientific Coordinator / Postdoc in Digital Cancer Prevention

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is one of Europe’s largest cancer research centers. “Research for a life without cancer" is the mission of our world‑class scientists and all our team members.

The DKFZ is a place where the brightest minds pursue bold ideas and seek answers to pioneering scientific questions through collaboration, innovation, and exploration across many disciplines. We provide a dynamic environment which empowers excellence with state‑of‑the‑art technologies, cutting edge infrastructure, and a global scientific network.

Contribute your knowledge, vision, and dedication to create a space where scientific discovery in cancer research is transformed into benefits for human health.

Up to 40 percent of all new cases of cancer diagnosed in Germany every year could be avoided if all the scientifically proven preventive measures were implemented.

The DKFZ, the German Cancer Aid and a number of partners of the National Decade against Cancer have entered a long‑term strategic partnership to establish the “National Cancer Prevention Center” (NCPC) in Heidelberg. In the new NCPC, basic, clinical, population‑level epidemiologic, behavioral, social, and communication research will be integrated to enable progress in the area of cancer prevention and control.

Within the “National Cancer Prevention Center”, the following position is available in the Department "Computational and Molecular Prevention" of the DKFZ:

Your Tasks

• Curating local and international know‑how on risk prediction models for personalized cancer prevention
• Supervising the implementation of cancer risk prediction models into software tools by communicating requirements to a dedicated team of software developers
• Working with nurses, medical doctors, scientists, and patients to improve the way that important evidence is presented to all of them
• Supervising content generation for digital prevention tools at the NCPC

Your Profile

• A master's or PhD degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, or a health‑care related field
• Additional training and experience in the application of epidemiological principles and practices is desirablePassionate about risk communication
• Excellent team working and communication skills
• Dedication to bridging scientific findings into clinical practise
• Ability to work independently and proactively with colleagues from different disciplines
• Strong interest in utilizing innovative data collection modalities (e.g., wearables) and AI in prevention research

This position will suit someone who enjoys employing risk models to develop tools of immediate practical benefit.

We Offer

Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital‑forming payments

Family‑friendly working environment

Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket

Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well‑being

Develop your full potential: access to the DKFZ International Postdoc Program and DKFZ Career Service with targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents

Contact: EmilianaFunaro
Phone:[phone]

Duration: The position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of prolongation.

Application Deadline: September 11, 2026

Applications by e‑mail cannot be accepted.

Please also note that we cannot return applications submitted by post.

We are convinced that an innovative research and working environment thrives on the diversity of its employees. Therefore, we welcome applications from talented people, regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical ability, religion and age. People with severe disabilities are given preference if they have the same aptitude.

Notice: We are subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). Therefore, all our employees must provide proof of immunity against measles.