The newly founded working group Biostatistics (Head: Jun.-Prof. Dr. Carolin Herrmann) at the Institute of Mathematics at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf is hiring for the focus on the development of statistical methods for use in medical or biological applications a PhD position / Biostatistician (m/f/d) Job-ID: J000000391 Start date: 01.04.2025 Limited until: 31.03.2028 Location: Düsseldorf Working hours: Full time Job Category: science / research / teach Payment group: EGr. 13 TV-L Apply till: 26.02.2025 Main tasks Research in the field of biostatistical methods development Writing of scientific publications in international journals Presentation of research results at scientific conferences Supporting in teaching activities at the Mathematical Institute Your Profile You must hold a master's degree within mathematics, statistics or similar fields with a strong foundation in mathematics/statistics You should have coding experience in R or Python and bring enthusiasm for interdisciplinary work at the intersection of statistics and medicine/biology Our Offer The position is to be occupied from 01.04.2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The employment is initially limited to a period of 3 years with the option for prolongation. It is a qualification position in the sense of the Act of Academic Fixed-Term Contract (Wissenschaftsvertragsgesetz -WissZeitVG), which is to promote the scientific qualification of the employee. You are expected to pursue a PhD and will be supported in this aim. Our benefits Company pension grant Good transport connection Free parking Flexitime Union rates Part-time possible Payment of capital-forming benefits About us For further information about the position or project, please contact Jun.-Prof. Dr. Carolin Herrmann: E-Mail: carolin.herrmannhhu.de. Your application must include a cover letter, CV, documentation of relevant education including courses and grades. Heinrich Heine University upholds the principle of "Excellence through Diversity". It has signed the "Diversity Charter" and successfully participated in the Stifterverband's audit "Shaping Diversity". It is certified as a family-friendly university and has set itself the goal of promoting diversity among its staff. Applications from people of all genders are expressly welcome. Applications from women will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act. The application of severely disabled persons and persons with equivalent disabilities is also welcome. In order for a severe disability or equality to be taken into account, please provide evidence of this with suitable documents. Contact Carolin Herrmann, Juniorprofessorin für Biostatistik carolin.herrmannhhu.de Apply online now https://karriere.hhu.de/index.php?aclogin&jobad_id391 Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf Dezernat Personal hhu.de