Research Associate- Global Health Research (all genders) (10/25)

Freundliche, männliche Fachkraft

Be a part of the RKI DNA!

Important info

  • start of work : earliest possible
  • submission date : February 23, 2025
  • Contract period : fixed-term
  • Pay : up to E 14 TVöD
  • Location : Berlin
  • External ID : 10/25 | 1239800

Your job:

  • Propose and develop research projects in line with the ZIG2 strategy.
  • Independently develop and implement advanced statistical modelling techniques and guide others in the development and implementation of these techniques.
  • Conducting and/or supervising systematic reviews on public health topics
  • Reviewing and interpreting the results of junior staff
  • Liaising with and receiving feedback from senior RKI staff on methods and incorporating feedback into updates of analytical approaches
  • Preparing presentations and writing scientific articles for peer-reviewed journals
  • Maintain scientific awareness and intellectual agility regarding research design, data, methods and analytical techniques within and across disciplines.
  • Other duties as assigned by the research team

Your professional profile:

Formal requirements

  • University degree (State Examination, University Diploma, Master's degree or equivalent) or equivalent in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, economics, social sciences or related discipline.
  • PhD or MD + MPH, in the case of a PhD in medicine or veterinary science, an M.Sc. with a focus on quantitative research methods is also required.t

 In the case of foreign educational qualifications, we require a certificate of equivalence with a German qualification.

Skills and experience

  • Several years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience in the independent development and implementation of statistical modelling techniques
  • Experience in carrying out and publishing systematic reviews
  • Track record of co-authoring several scientific papers, presenting results and representing research at conferences
  • Peer-reviewed publication record
  • Confident in using common MS Office programs
  • Language skills (CEFR level): German up to A2, English C2

 Desirable skills and experience

  • Experience of working with international partners
  • Postdoctoral training in a public health area
  • Experience in mentoring and developing junior staff in soft and technical skills
  • Knowledge of French

Personal skills

  • Target audience orientation through clear, understandable written and verbal expression
  • Good communication skills and an open, friendly manner
  • Ability to take criticism and use constructive feedback for improvement
  • Intercultural competence and respect for cultural differences
  • Flexibility and positive attitude to change and innovation
  • Ability to work under pressure and maintain a consistent level of performance, even under pressure and with a heavy workload
  • Ability to plan tasks and projects by monitoring progress based on milestones and partial results

Further requirements

  • Willingness to travel and participate in international assignments, even at short notice; health requirements (Tropical suitability) must be met

What we offer

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. We guarantee equality in the workplace by welcoming all people in all dimensions of diversity. With equal qualifications and aptitude, severely disabled persons are given preferential consideration Within the scope of its supervisory powers, the Federal Ministry of Health may examine application documents on a case-by-case basis. Your data will be deleted after the application process has been completed.

Are you interested?

We look forward to receieving your application for position job ID 1239800 / reference code 10/25 | 1239800 to February 23, 2025 exclusively via interamt.

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Last modification 17.01.2025

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