We are looking to support our rapidly growing team as soon as possible:
Research Assistant / Associate (f/m/x)
Innere Medizin
TV-L: 38,5 h/week (100%)
initially limited for one year (third-party funded project)
Your salary will be based on TV-L
TV-L: 38,5 h/week (100%)
initially limited for one year (third-party funded project)
Your salary will be based on TV-L
Your tasks
- Conducting epidemiological research in cardiovascular epidemiology, focussing on the link between ageing, cardiovascular and brain health
- Support in leveraging patient-related data for scientific use from routinely acquired data in the clinic
- Coordination of projects and cooperation with national and/or international clinicians, scientists, and project partners
Your profile
- A highly motivated candidate with a postgraduate degree, preferably a PhD, in a relevant area (e.g. epidemiology, biostatistics, psychology)
- A strong background in epidemiology, big data analysis, computational statistics, or machine learning is important
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. R, python)
- Outstanding analytical and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team-oriented environment
- Detail oriented, high-level of interpersonal and organisational skills
- Strong interest in cardiovascular epidemiology and brain health
- Experience with data management of clinical/epidemiological studies is a plus
Our offer
- Everything but ordinary: You can expect a secure job in a challenging, innovative environment - including company pension schemes and regular working hours without business trips.
- Work-life balance: Whether full-time or part-time, with or without children - with numerous support options, we will find the right path together.
- Team spirit in R(h)ine culture: You will be warmly welcomed by an interdisciplinary team that values mutual respect and helpfulness.
- Strong perspectives: We offer extensive training opportunities - so you can continuously grow and set new goals.
Your future with us
We are one of the leading university hospitals in Germany and network research, teaching and health care at the highest level. That's why many things are a lot bigger for us: the spectrum of exciting development opportunities. The limitless openness with which specialists from all over the world work together here. Or our commitment as an employer to support all employees as best we can in reconciling their job with their goals and life situations.
This is the University Hospital of Cologne: Everything but ordinary.
Your future in detail
We are looking for an ambitious researcher with experience in epidemiology and a keen interest in data analysis to join our Group Cardiovascular Epidemiology of Ageing as a “Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in (w/m/d)” at the Department of Cardiology of the Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne of the University of Cologne, Germany. This research group is funded by the Marga and Walter Boll Foundation. We investigate causes and biomarkers of age-related disorders, specifically focussing on cardiovascular and brain health. The identification of risk factors and biomarkers for these age-related diseases is a cornerstone for understanding the pathophysiology of degenerative diseases and developing targeted preventive measures. Additionally, we analyse driving factors of healthy and unhealthy ageing to improve prognosis for the oldest old.
Applications from female candidates are expressly welcome and will be given priority in the event of equal suitability, competence and professional performance. People with disabilities are welcome to apply and will be treated preferentially in the event of equal suitability and qualification. The position is suitable for staffing with part-time employees.
Contact
Dr. Valerie Lohner
Tel: +49 221 478-96999
Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR
Geschäftsbereich Personal
Kerpener Str. 62
50937 Köln
Uniklinik Köln Karriere
Application 02.03.2025
Job-ID: vq83ugie
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We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you!
