PhD Student - Division of Infectious Diseases

The Mycobacterial Infection Research Unit (MIRU) within the Division of Infectious Diseases at University Hospital Frankfurt is searching for a motivated PhD student. The MIRU employs a wide range of methodological approaches to improve the management of mycobacterial diseases such as tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) disease.

We are seeking a dedicated PhD candidate with a biomedical background to join the STRIDE-TB project. This project focuses on a systematic review and meta-analysis of sex- and gender-specific differences in the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of tuberculosis (TB) and is funded by the BMBF (German Federal Ministry of Education and Research – Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung). The vacancy is currently limited to three years.

Your Role:

• Conduct systematic literature review and meta-analyses on TB epidemiology and treatment with
  a focus on sex and gender specific differences
• Critically evaluate existing clinical and epidemiological evidence
• Extract Data and conduct statistical analysis
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary and international research teams
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in
  peer-reviewed journals
• Contribute to data synthesis, interpretation, and presentation at scientific conferences
• Co-supervisorship of medical students

• You have a medical and/or epidemiological background
• You have a strong interest in infectious diseases, epidemiology, and public health
• You possess excellent analytical and critical
  thinking skills
• Experience in evidence synthesis, biostatistics,
  or systematic reviews is an asset
• Ideally, you are proficient in a programming
  languages used for data science (such as R,
  Python or similar)
• Familiarity with meta-analysis tools
  (e.g., COVIDENCE) is desirable
• Basic understanding of gender-based analysis in medicine is a plus
• You are fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Due to legal regulations, valid proof of measles immunity / measles vaccination is required

• In addition to an attractive salary based on acollective agreement with an annual special payment, you benefit from long-term security through company pension schemes
• Internal and external training for your professional development
• Benefit from our attractive health offers. We offer regular online and face-to-face courses on nutrition, relaxation, sports and exercise
• Part-time employment is possible, we offer childcare in our daycare center (if you have any questions, please contactUKF-Familienservice), child care during holidays
• Free public transport in all Hessen (Free State Ticket Hessen)
• Uniklinik-Campus, Mensa, Cafés
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Contact: PD Dr. Nils Wetzstein or Dr. Raja Idris
Email: wetzstein@med.uni-frankfurt.de / idris@med.uni-frankfurt.de
Application Deadline: 25.07.2025

We welcome applications from candidates of all genders. Women are currently underrepresented in these positions at Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt. Therefore, applications from women are especially encouraged. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal personal and professional qualifications.