The German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke is a member of the Leibniz association. The DIfE is a partner of the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD). We invite applications for the department Molecular Epidemiology (Prof. Dr. Matthias Schulze) for

1 PostDoc (m/f)

Tasks:
Conduct of research within the frame of the DFG funded Research Group TraceAge related to biomarkers of trace element status and the development of age-related chronic diseases:

• Statistical analyses to characterize and evaluate trace element profiles and the risk of cardiometabolic disease in the population-based EPIC-Potsdam cohort study
• Communication with TraceAge project partners and coordination of biomarker profiling activities related to EPIC-Potsdam
• Support of partner projects, e. g. by evaluating specific trace element related hypotheses in EPIC-Potsdam

Skills and requirements

• Exceptionally qualified applicants from academic backgrounds in an appropriate discipline e. g. natural sciences, human medicine, statistics / mathematics and PhD degree
• Post-graduate training in epidemiology
• Experience in biostatistical data analysis using SAS
• Experience in nutritional epidemiology and multivariate pattern research would be an asset
• Highly motivated and the desire to interact with different research groups
• Very good knowledge of the english language (spoken and written)

The position is available for 3 years. The level of salary will be determined on the basis of standard/tariff conditions, present qualifications and professional experiences. Contact
Please send your application, including conventional documents and names with contact information for references with the reference no. 2017_W04_A, until latest 31.05.2017 to:
For further information please do not hesitate to contact:
Prof. Dr. Matthias Schulze, Head of the Department Molecular Epidemiology, e-mail: mschulze@dife.de