3 PhD Positions/Research Associates in Evidence Based Public Health in Germany | Leibniz Institute of Prevention Research and Epidemiology

The University of Bremen (Institute for Public Health und Nursing Research) and the Leibniz-Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology (BIPS) initiate jointly a cooperative research group for Evidence Based Public Health starting April 1st, 2014. The interdisciplinary research program intends to apply quantitative and qualitative research approaches to policy relevant research questions, in particular concerning life-style related risk factors for chronic diseases.

The aim of the research group is to conduct research structured along the policy cycle, i.e.

• systematically reviewing evidence,
• quantifying the expected impact of different interventions for the target population, and
• communicating findings to policy makers.

The applicant should have interest or prior exposure in one or more of the following research topics:

• systematic reviews (preferably using Cochrane methodology)
• risk factor epidemiology, in particular obesity, alcohol, or tobacco
• modelling or projecting population-level health consequences of changes in risk factor exposure
• policy relevant public health research / impact assessment
• public health economics

The position requires an advanced degree in one of the following (or related) areas:

• Public Health / Environmental Impact Assessment
• Demography / Epidemiology
• Health Economics / Statistics

We welcome applications from highly qualified and motivated early-career scientists of all nationalities. The successful applicants will be employed by the University of Bremen which offers an innovative research support structure for doctoral studies. Bremen is a beautiful and vibrant port city in the North of Germany, close to the North Sea. It is a good place to live, and the cost of living is very reasonable. We look forward to receiving your complete application incl. a work sample (e.g. master thesis, publication, etc.) and details of two contactable referees as soon as possible