Die Universität von heute, für das Wissen von morgenUMIT TIROL – Private University for Health Sciences and Technology is an accredited private university owned by the Province of Tyrol and the Leopold-Franzens-University Innsbruck with its headquarters in Hall in Tirol, Austria. UMIT TIROL is an internationally recognized university with a focus on Health Sciences, Life Sciences und Health Care Technologies.The Institute of Public Health, Medical Decision Making and Health Technology Assessment (Head: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Uwe Siebert) of the Department of Public Health, Health Services Research and Health Technology Assessment is currently seeking to appoint a:PhD Student / Junior Researcher (master’s degree) in the areas of Climate Change Health Impacts and Environmental Healthto commence as soon as possible and initially limited to two years in full-time or part-time (100% or 80%); an extension is possible and is being sought.The position is associated with the Horizon Europe project MOUNTADAPT and other research projects in Climate Change and Environmental Health and initially limited to three years. An extension is possible and is being sought.Your tasks:Participation in the Institute’s national and international research projects in the areas of Health Effects of Climate Change, Environmental Health, Global & Planetary Health, and Epidemiology (e.g., MOUNTADAPT, CATALYSE)Independent development of research ideas, studies, and methodological approaches, especially in health impact assessment of climate changePerforming scientific analyses (systematic reviews, epidemiologic and evidence-based evaluations, health impact assessment)Collaborating in development and implementation of quality assurance, as well as data collection, management, and preparationConducting interim analyses and reporting as well as participating in and preparation of publications in international peer-reviewed journalsParticipation in the preparation of applications for research fundingInvolvement in teaching and educational organization, for example, in the areas of Public Health and Health Data & Decision Science, the UMIT TIROL Academy Program, and in continuing education measuresYour profile:Completed university degree (Master Public Health or comparable degree)Professional experience and good knowledge in epidemiology of climate-related and environmental health effects and their relevance for public health or related fieldsGood Knowledge in statistical software (R, SAS, Stata or equivalent software programs)Good written and oral English language skillsA high level of motivation, analytical and conceptual thinking, initiative, teamwork and communication skillsWe offer you:Opportunity for scientific qualification as PhD (in HTA or Public Health) at UMIT TIROLOpportunity for national and international network building and policy impactFlexible and family-friendly working hoursContinuing education and training opportunities as part of the continuing education program for scientists at the DepartmentThe salary is based on the salary group scheme of UMIT TIROL and amounts to at least € 2.700,- (full-time). An overpayment is possible depending on qualifications and experience.UMIT TIROL values diversity and therefore welcomes all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, world view, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. The university is also committed to promoting women in science and therefore expressly encourages qualified women to apply.Please submit your application with the usual documents (letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, references) until October 31, 2024 exclusively in electronic form.For further information please contact Univ.-Prof. Dr. Uwe Siebert (public-health@umit-tirol.at, phone: +43-50-8648-3930).UMIT TIROL – Private Universität für Gesundheitswissenschaften und -technologie GmbH, Eduard-Wallnöfer-Zentrum 1,6060 Hall in Tirol, Österreich, T +43-50-8648-3922
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