Postdoc (m/f/d) - clinical implementation research - EG 13 TV-AVH - Neglected Diseases and Envenoming group

Hamburg, DE
The Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM, www.bnitm.de/en) is the largest Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in Germany and member of the Leibniz Research Association, the National Reference Centre for Tropical Pathogens, and a WHO Collaborating Centre.

The Neglected Diseases and Envenoming group led by Dr. Benno Kreuels at the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM) in Hamburg is looking for a highly motivated

Postdoc (m/f/d) - clinical implementation research
- EG 13 TV-AVH -

The Research Group focuses on the implementation of approaches to improve the clinical care of inpatients with a focus on snakebite envenoming and implementation of Point-Of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Southeast Asia and Africa.   
 
Information on the group's main research areas can be found on the Research Group's homepage:
https://www.bnitm.de/en/research/research-groups/implementation/rg-neglected-diseases-and-envenoming

Your Tasks:
  • Planning and implementation of studies to improve the clinical care of inpatients in Southeast Asia and Africa
  • Preparation and analysis of scientific data
  • Writing scientific texts and publications
  • Design and coordination of field activities in Africa and Southeast Asia
  • Obtain external funding at DFG, BMBF, EU etc.
  • Support and extension of international, national and regional cooperation of BNITM
  • Supervision of students and PhD candidates from Hamburg and from our international partner institutions
  • Taking responsibility for personnel, budget, and administration
  • Close, multidisciplinary cooperation with departments and working groups of the BNITM

Your Profile:

  • Motivated scientist with an MD or PhD in Medicine, Epidemiology, Public Health or related disciplines
  • Research interest in the countries of the African and Asian partner institutions of BNITM
  • Willingness and ability to travel abroad for shorter periods to support field research in Southeast Asia and Africa (approx. 2 months per year)
  • Prior knowledge in quantitative data analysis (ideally using R and/or Stata)
  • Experience in planning and performance of scientific studies
  • Experience in publishing results in international journals
  • Experience in obtaining external funds is beneficial
  • Very good knowledge of English language. Additional knowledge of German and French is beneficial
The position is initially limited to three years and is remunerated in accordance with the rules of public service as outlined in TV-AVH (Collective bargaining agreement of the Hamburg Labor Law Association, TV-AVH Hamburg).

We offer:

  • An interesting and demanding job in a modern research institute
  • Integration in an open-minded and a highly motivated team
  • A diverse and fair working environment
  • Opportunities to realize independent research projects
  • Opportunities for further scientific qualification
  • A central location at the Landungsbrücken, which is easily accessible by public transport
  • 30 days of vacation per year
  • Flexible and family-friendly working hours
  • Subsidy for childcare
  • Subsidy for the ProfiTicket as "Deutschlandticket" (Basic)
  • Company pension scheme
audit berufundfamilie - Zertifikat


We support our employees in achieving a work-life balance and promote the professional equality of women, men and non-binary people. 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. We explicitly welcome applications from people with disabilities.

 
As a member of the Diversity Charter, the largest diversity management network in Germany, we are also committed to making diversity an integral part of our institute culture. It is our goal to create a working environment that is free of prejudice.
Please apply by 30.04.2026 preferably online with the required documents (cover letter, CV, university certificates and a recent research paper/article as well as contact details of 2 refehigh school and university certificates with grades, list of publications, and contact details of 2 reference) via our online form.
Alternatively, you can submit your application referring to "Postdoc-NDE" via postal mail to: Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine, HR Department, Bernhard-Nocht-Str. 74, 20359 Hamburg, Germany.
If you have any questions regarding the application process or the selection procedure, please contact Jeannette Meurer from the HR Department (meurer@bnitm.de).

For all other questions please contact Dr. Benno Kreuels (kreuels@bnitm.de, phone: +49 40 285380-723).

 
Ähnliche Stellenanzeigen um Hamburg
Lade...