The working group “Environmental epidemiology of lung, brain and skin aging” at the IUF – Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine in Düsseldorf is offering a PhD position in Environmental Epidemiology.
They are seeking to recruit a new PhD student to conduct DFG-funded research in Germany and Poland. The successful candidate will investigate the impact of environmental factors on lung and cognitive health throughout the lifespan. The candidate will be required to travel to Poland to support our partners in building a cohort in three cities and conducting a mortality follow-up in a German cohort.
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Summary
- Application DeadlineApril 1, 2026
- Study LevelPhD
- SponsorLeibniz-Institut für umweltmedizinische Forschung
- Eligible CountryAll Countries
Requirements
- Master in Public Health, or equivalent;
- Experience in environmental epidemiological research;
- In-depth understanding of statistical modeling and epidemiological techniques as well as substantial experience in working with statistical software (SAS or R);
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are required (English and German);
DESIRED KEY COMPETENCIES
- Positive can-do attitude, responsible and responsive, and maintain a high degree of ethical standard and trustworthiness;
- Self-motivated, highly organized, meticulous hands-on habits, keen to accuracy, and attention to detail;
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills; able to reach rational conclusions through the complex processing of information.
- Energised by accomplishments and excellence in the workplace. Competent in delivering high performance in both independent work and coordinated group projects.
- Evaluate results, analyse and interpret data, and prepare project updates, meeting presentations and research reports for documentation and publication.
Application Documents
- Letter of motivation
- CV
- References
- Qualification certificates
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadline
April 1, 2026How To Apply
- Please address your application including Application documents, preferably electronically, with the reference “Environmental Epidemiology” in the subject line to:
Prof. Dr. Tamara Schikowski
IUF – Leibniz-Institut für Umweltmedizinische Forschung
c/o Personalstelle
Auf’m Hennekamp 50
40225 Düsseldorf
[email protected]
For more information, kindly visit the IUF webpage.
