PhD student in Epidemiology

part-time with 65% of a full-time position limited until 30.6.2029

The Department of Restorative Dentistry, Periodontology and Endodontology at the University Medicine Greifswald

Your tasks

The doctoral position is part of the subproject "Investigation of bidirectional inflammation-mediated associations between the presence of joint prostheses and periodontal and systemic diseases based on epidemiological studies" of the DFG Research Training Group GRK2901/1 SYLOBIO (Systemic and local reactions in intolerance to biomaterials for joint and skin lesions). This subproject focuses on the question of bidirectional relationships between the wearing or re-insertion of a joint prosthesis and subclinical changes or systemic diseases. To this end, existing epidemiological data from the population-based German National Cohort (NAKO), including 5-year follow-up data, and clinical data will be evaluated. During your three-year doctorate, you will evaluate potential risk factors for the revision of joint prostheses from different perspectives. The Research Training Program offers active exchange between students, lectures and seminars, yearly congress visits and regular retreat meetings. Further information on the Research Training Group can be found at www.sylobio.de.

• Submitting data usage requests and coordinating data handling with the data transfer management of the NAKO
• Extensive data analysis and processing of results in cooperation with the project participants
• Publication of results in international journals; preparation of reports; preparation of presentations within and outside the Research Training Group
• Cooperation with national and international research partners
• Support of the PhD training program in GRK2901/1 SYLOBIO
• Preparation of research proposals

Our requirements

• Graduates holding an excellent university degree in mathematics, biomathematics, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, public health or related disciplines (final grade at least 2.5 or "good" (dentists))
• Ability to work in a team, communication skills, willingness to undergo further training, enjoy interdisciplinary work
• Independent working style and ability to work on new topics
• Wide-ranging training in statistical and epidemiological methods; basic understanding of medicine
• Very good knowledge of English
• Training opportunities are offered within SYLOBIO; exchange and cooperation opportunities with the participating institutes are possible
• Detailed information on the Research Training Group can be requested at sylobio{at}med.uni-rostock.de
• The application should include the following information: Letter of motivation, CV, degrees, certificates (with grading), the names of two academics to serve as references

Your Benefits

Competitive compensation and cenefits: In addition to the collective wage agreement under TV-L (classification E13 depending on personal qualifications), Universitätsmedizin Greifswald offers attractive benefits such as company pension schemes and employee discounts.
Professional development opportunities: Regular training and development programs are offered to support personal and professional growth, keeping employees up-to-date with the latest research and technology. We offer an outstanding collaborative research environment with excellent career development opportunities in human neuroscience, excellent infrastructure for training and research by internationally recognized scientists in facilities with state-of-the-art
technologies. We are proud for our dedicated mentoring program for junior scientists, including regular symposia and summer
schools and you will find a long-term perspective to develop one’s own research
portfolio and flexible organization of working hours.
Interdisciplinary collaboration: Our employees have the opportunity to collaborate with leading experts from various disciplines, benefiting from an interdisciplinary approach in research and practice.
Research encouragement: Universitätsmedizin Greifswald actively supports your research projects, providing resources and infrastructure for developing innovative ideas and their implementation.
Work-Life balance: Universitätsmedizin Greifswald advocates for a balanced work-life approach, offering flexible working hours and health promotion programs like the cooperation with Hansefit GmbH. Our family office assists you with your search for accommodation and any questions related to the topic of balancing family and work.
Hanseatic location: Greifswald is a charming university town near the Baltic Sea, known for its high quality of life, diverse cultural offerings, and historically rich surroundings for work and leisure.