PhD Student - Division of Infectious Diseases
1. Anstellungsart: Befristeter Vertrag
2. Arbeitsmodell: Teilzeit
3. Ausschreibungsnummer: 4
...you're in the middle of it
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:
4. Conduct systematic literature review and meta-analyses on TB epidemiology and treatment with
a focus on sex and gender specific differences
5. Critically evaluate existing clinical and epidemiological evidence
6. Extract Data and conduct statistical analysis
7. Collaborate with interdisciplinary and international research teams
8. Prepare manuscripts for publication in
peer-reviewed journals
9. Contribute to data synthesis, interpretation, and presentation at scientific conferences
10. Co-supervisorship of medical students
... your skills are what we're looking for
11. You have a medical and/or epidemiological background
12. You have a strong interest in infectious diseases, epidemiology, and public health
13. You possess excellent analytical and critical
thinking skills
14. Experience in evidence synthesis, biostatistics,
or systematic reviews is an asset
15. Ideally, you are proficient in a programming
languages used for data science (such as R,
Python or similar)
16. Familiarity with meta-analysis tools
(e.g., COVIDENCE) is desirable
17. Basic understanding of gender-based analysis in medicine is a plus
18. You are fluent in English (spoken and written)
19. Due to legal regulations, valid proof of measles immunity / measles vaccination is required
... you'll be offered a lot
20. In addition to an attractive salary based on a with an annual special payment, you benefit from long-term security through company pension schemes
21. Internal and external training for your professional development
22. Benefit from our attractive health offers. We offer regular online and face-to-face courses on nutrition, relaxation, sports and exercise
23. Part-time employment is possible, we offer childcare in our daycare center (if you have any questions, please contact UKF-Familienservice), child care during holidays
24. Free public transport in all Hessen (Free State Ticket Hessen)
25. Uniklinik-Campus, Mensa, Cafés
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It's time to join our team!
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.
… sind Sie mittendrin in der Medizin von morgen
Genau hier sind Sie mittendrin in der Medizin von morgen. Die Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt gehört zu den führenden Universitätskliniken in Deutschland. Bei uns ziehen über 8. Menschen aus über Nationen an einem Strang. Aus Wissen wird Gesundheit – das ist dabei unser täglicher Antrieb. Denn wir verbinden Krankenversorgung mit Forschung und Lehre, begrüßen den Fortschritt und entwickeln uns selbst immer weiter. So leisten wir einen wichtigen Beitrag für die Gesundheit und die Lebensqualität von über. Patientinnen und Patienten jährlich: kompetent, gewissenhaft und mit Leidenschaft.