The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is a unique non-university research center dedicated to dementia in all its aspects, as well as to other neurodegenerative diseases. The center encompasses a broad spectrum of approaches including fundamental research, population sciences and health care research. The DZNE stands for excellence in research and science management, promoting translational and interdisciplinary approaches. It is part of the Helmholtz Organization of German research centers. With over 1,000 employees from 55 nations, spread over 10 sites, the DZNE is one of the national and international leading research centers in its research field. The DZNE in

Greifswald, Germany

, is looking for a

PhD-Student (f/m/d)

Code 9048/2019/9

The research group "Psychosocial Epidemiology and Public Health" at the DZNE has an open call for a funded PhD position starting on January 01, 2020. The research group investigates psychosocial aspects (e.g., economic and social factors, lifestyle, living situation) of age-related cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer's dementia. Aim of the PhD position is to enhance research on leisure activities. The PhD candidate will conduct empirical studies to generate new scientific results on how leisure activities in middle and late life influence cognitive decline in old age and dementia risk. Activities will include planning and conducting research studies and advancing theoretical models on the topic. The research group is looking forward to welcome a PhD student with plenty of motivation and enthusiasm who enjoys working scientifically.

Tasks

• actively contributing to the progress of the state of research in the topic
• planning studies and collecting data (e.g., recruiting participants, conducting interviews with dementia patients)
• analysis of study data
• writing publications and giving presentations at national and international conferences
• motivation to complete the PhD program within 3 years

Requirements

• completed Master's Degree (or equivalent) in psychology, cognitive science, gerontology, or health science
• knowledge in the field of dementia and/or cognitive science
• experience working with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, SAS, Matlab, R)
• independent and well-organized working style
• strong motivation and joy in learning
• good English language skills, willingness to improve German language skills

We offer

• An interesting and challenging task in a research center that works on the future topics of health research
• An international environment characterized by a strong focus on science and research
• A high potential for the individual development of our employees
• Targeted personnel development
• Employment, payment and social benefits are consistent with those at other research institutes

You will obtain special skills and knowledge for your scientific qualification at DZNE. The DZNE is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to employing disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply. Please apply via: https://jobs.dzne.de/en/jobs/30413/form