Postdoctoral Scientist in Prevention Research

Postdoctoral Scientist in Prevention Research

Reference number : 2025-0062

Primary Cancer Prevention

Research for a life without cancer is our mission at the German Cancer Research Center. We investigate how cancer develops, identify cancer risk factors, and look for new cancer prevention strategies. We develop new methods with which tumors can be diagnosed more precisely and cancer patients can be treated more successfully. Every contribution counts – whether in research, administration, or infrastructure. This is what makes our daily work so meaningful and exciting.

The Division of Primary Cancer Prevention has set itself the task of developing new strategies to reduce cancer risk factors in the population, optimizing the implementation of these strategies, and evaluating their effectiveness.

Our interdisciplinary team is particularly dedicated to the development and evaluation of innovative strategies to reduce cancer risk factors in the population. Our research is embedded in the National Cancer Prevention Center.

Our goal is to establish effective, evidence-based prevention strategies that sustainably prevent cancer and promote population health. Our research combines scientific excellence with practical and political relevance to generate research data and evidence that can serve as a basis for political decision-making.

Our vision is a comprehensive prevention approach that integrates population-based, targeted (setting-based), and personalized approaches. Personalized approaches, i.e., offers tailored to the individual risk profile, are particularly relevant for people at high risk.

Your Tasks

• We are seeking a motivated, public health-oriented, and research-driven scientist to join our team and to actively contribute to our research program.
• You will be responsible for the development and conduct of research projects in the field of primary cancer prevention, with a focus on personalized approaches.
• Your tasks include the preparation of scientific presentations and publications, writing of grant applications, statistical analysis of epidemiological data, and supervision of MSc/PhD students and study staff.

Your Profile

• Successful completion of MSc and PhD in Social or Health Sciences (e.g., Epidemiology, Public Health, Sociology, Psychology).
• Proficiency in advanced statistical/epidemiological data analysis and programming (ideally SAS or R).
• Profound knowledge and strong interest in prevention research.
• Ability to work independently and in a goal-oriented manner.
• Excellent command of written and oral English.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

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.
• Possibility of mobile work and 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.

Postdoctoral Scientist In Prevention Research • Heidelberg, DE