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, 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.
This position will suit someone who enjoys employing risk models to develop tools of immediate practical benefit.
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 desirable
* Passionate about risk communication
* Excellent teamwork 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
We Offer
Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments
30 days of vacation per year
Flexible working hours
Possibility of part-time work
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