Evidence-based Medicine (EBM)Tropical Medicine Group Leader (m/f/d)

 
Your role will be to establish a DZIF-funded Junior Research Group within the Department of Clinical Research with a focus on Evidence-based Medicine. The group's aim will be to systematically collect, analyse, and communicate research data to inform the evidence-based development of national and international clinical guidelines, and support the planning and implementation of clinical trials in the fields of tropical medicine, human parasitology, and neglected tropical diseases. 

Scope of Work:

• You will be responsible for the evidence-based development of clinical guidelines (S2k, S2e, S3) in the fields of tropical medicine, human parasitology, and neglected tropical diseases
• You will be involved in systematically collecting and analysing data to inform the planning and implementation of clinical trials in the field of tropical medicine, both in Germany and at our partner institutions in Africa
• You will be involved in the translation of research results collected by the DZIF TTU Malaria & NTDs into the clinic, with the specific aim of improving setting-specific patient care
• You will be responsible for establishing a sound methodological framework to carry out these tasks; this includes, but is not limited to, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, Delphi methodology, GRADE approach, patient-reported outcomes
• You will be required to establish close collaboration with national and international professional societies in the field of tropical medicine, as well as with research institutions in Europe and Africa
   

Your profile:

• You have a medical degree and are licensed to practice medicine in Germany (approbation)
• You have additional formal training in epidemiology, biostatistics, or similar subject areas
• You have previous experience in evidence-based medicine and in independently conducting meta-analyses and systematic reviews
• You have a proven track record in planning and conducting clinical trials in the field of tropical medicine
• You have a very good knowledge of written and spoken English; knowledge of French is a plus
• You have extensive experience working with African partner institutions; you have good intercultural communication skills and are willing to travel
• You have high degree of motivation, and independence, flexibility

Our benefits:

• A fixed-term contract for 2 years full time, with the option of extension to a total of 5 years
• Renumeration according to TV-AVH in pay group EG 14
• An interesting and varied job in a modern research facility
• Integration in an open-minded, motivated, international team
• A central location at the Landungsbrücken, which is easily accessible by public transport
• 30 days holidays per year
• Flexible and family-friendly working hours
• Childcare allowance
• Subsidy for HVV-Profi Ticket as Deutschlandticket (basic)
• Company pension
• Opportunities for further education and training

We support our employees in achieving a work-life balance and promote the professional equality of women and men. We strive to assist women in their scientific career, increase the number of women in research and reduce under-representation in all areas and positions in general. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference when equally qualified.
 

Please send your application with the usual documents (cover letter, detailed CV, certificates) by July 17^th, 2025 preferably in electronic form via our application form.

Alternatively, you may apply by postal mail referring to "Group Leader EBM (m/f/d) Tropical Medicine" to: Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine, HR Department, Bernhard-Nocht-Str. 74, 20359 Hamburg, Germany.

If you have any questions regarding the formal application process or the selection procedure, please contact Ms. Anja Göttsche from the HR Department (goettsche@bnitm.de).

For further questions about the advertised position, please contact Michael Ramharter (email: michael.ramharter@ctm.bnitm.de, phone: +49 40 285380 511).