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PhD Student - Division of Infectious Diseases


Company : Universittsklinikum Frankfurt


Location : Frankfurt am Main, Hesse


Created : 2025-07-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

AUFGABEN & PROFILBENEFITSKONTAKTUNIVERSITTSMEDIZINEINDRCKEJETZT BEWERBENTEILENPhD Student - Division of Infectious DiseasesAnstellungsart: Befristeter VertragArbeitsmodell: TeilzeitAusschreibungsnummer: 2015684...you''re in the middle of itThe Mycobacterial Infection Research Unit (MIRU) within the Division of Infectious Diseases at University Hospital Frankfurt is searching for a motivated PhD student. The MIRU employs a wide range of methodological approaches to improve the management of mycobacterial diseases such as tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) disease.We are seeking a dedicated PhD candidate with a biomedical background to join the STRIDE-TB project. This project focuses on a systematic review and meta-analysis of sex- and gender-specific differences in the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of tuberculosis (TB) and is funded by the BMBF (German Federal Ministry of Education and Research - Bundesministerium fr Bildung und Forschung). The vacancy is currently limited to three years.Your Role:Conduct systematic literature review and meta-analyses on TB epidemiology and treatment witha focus on sex and gender specific differencesCritically evaluate existing clinical and epidemiological evidenceExtract Data and conduct statistical analysisCollaborate with interdisciplinary and international research teamsPrepare manuscripts for publication inpeer-reviewed journalsContribute to data synthesis, interpretation, and presentation at scientific conferencesCo-supervisorship of medical students... your skills are what we''re looking forYou have a medical and/or epidemiological backgroundYou have a strong interest in infectious diseases, epidemiology, and public healthYou possess excellent analytical and criticalthinking skillsExperience in evidence synthesis, biostatistics,or systematic reviews is an assetIdeally, you are proficient in a programminglanguages used for data science (such as R,Python or similar)Familiarity with meta-analysis tools(e.g., COVIDENCE) is desirableBasic understanding of gender-based analysis in medicine is a plusYou are fluent in English (spoken and written)Due to legal regulations, valid proof of measles immunity / measles vaccination is required... you''ll be offered a lotIn addition to an attractive salary based on a collective agreement with an annual special payment, you benefit from long-term security through company pension schemesInternal and external training for your professional developmentBenefit from our attractive health offers. We offer regular online and face-to-face courses on nutrition, relaxation, sports and exercisePart-time employment is possible, we offer childcare in our daycare center (if you have any questions, please contact UKF-Familienservice), child care during holidaysFree public transport in all Hessen (Free State Ticket Hessen)Uniklinik-Campus, Mensa, CafsInsights: Instagram , YouTube , LinkedInFAQ s for new employeesIt''s time to join our team!Contact: PD Dr. Nils Wetzstein or Dr. Raja IdrisEmail:wetzstein@med.uni-frankfurt.de/ idris@med.uni-frankfurt.deApplication Deadline: 25.07.2025We welcome applications from candidates of all genders. Women are currently underrepresented in these positions at Universittsmedizin Frankfurt. Therefore, applications from women are especially encouraged. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal personal and professional qualifications.JETZT BEWERBEN... sind Sie mittendrin in der Medizin von morgenGenau hier sind Sie mittendrin in der Medizin von morgen. Die Universittsmedizin Frankfurt gehrt zu den fhrenden Universittskliniken in Deutschland. Bei uns ziehen ber 8.500 Menschen aus ber 100 Nationen an einem Strang. Aus Wissen wird Gesundheit - das ist dabei unser tglicher Antrieb. Denn wir verbinden Krankenversorgung mit Forschung und Lehre , begren den Fortschritt und entwickeln uns selbst immer weiter. So leisten wir einen wichtigen Beitrag fr die Gesundheit und die Lebensqualitt von ber 500.000 Patientinnen und Patienten jhrlich: kompetent, gewissenhaft und mit Leidenschaft. UNIVERSITTSMEDIZIN FRANKFURT | RECRUITING TEAM | THEODOR-STERN-KAI 7 | 60590 FRANKFURT AM MAINBitte reichen Sie Ihre Bewerbung ausschlielich ber den Button Jetzt bewerben ein.Rckfragen knnen Sie gerne an bewerbung@unimedizin-ffm.de richten.Bitte beachten Sie, dass keine Unterlagen zurckgeschickt werden. | Folgen Sie uns auf Instagram (@unimedizin_ffm); XING , LinkedIn , Youtube .JETZT BEWERBENTEILEN