To strengthen our team in the Department for Evidence-based Medicine and Evaluation, the following position is to be filled:
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Early-Stage Researcher - PhD Student (m/f/d)
Responsibilities
* Explore the validity of methodological shortcuts proposed for rapid Qualitative Evidence Synthesis.
* Advance Comparative Effectiveness Review Methods: Independently conduct scientific research aimed at advancing the methodologies used in comparative effectiveness reviews for the American College of Physicians.
* Co-Investigator Collaboration: Actively collaborate in comparative effectiveness reviews and qualitative evidence synthesis, contributing as a co-investigator.
* Educational Contributions: Teach courses in clinical epidemiology and evidence-based medicine to undergraduate students, supervise bachelor theses.
* Research Dissemination: Publish research findings in international, peer-reviewed scientific journals.
* Conference Participation: Engage actively in both national and international conferences, presenting research findings and networking with peers in the scientific community.
* International Research Collaborations: Participate in global research collaborations, such as those with Cochrane, while pursuing and completing a PhD in Applied Evidence Synthesis in Health Research within a three-year timeframe.
* PhD Dissertation: Complete and submit a cumulative PhD dissertation in Applied Evidence Synthesis in Health Research within a three-year timeframe.
Your Profile
We require evidence of the following qualifications for the application:
* Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in a field related to health sciences.
* Basic knowledge in public health, epidemiology, and statistics, demonstrated by successful completion of relevant course work.
* Basic understanding of the concepts of evidence-based medicine.
* Proficiency in scientific writing, demonstrated by scientific publications or a master thesis.
* Excellent command of spoken and written English, at least at a C1 level.
In addition, the following criteria are desirable:
* Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative evidence synthesis.
* Academic achievements, such as publications, presentations, or awards.
* Flexibility, resilience, and ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
* Command of the German language (min. B2) is a plus.
Your Perspective
* Part-time position (30 hours/week) initially limited until 15 November 2027, with a minimum salary of EUR 3,578.80 gross per month on a full-time basis (classification as a scientific project staff member according to Kollektivvertrag der Universitäten (collective agreement of universities) §49 VwGr. B1).
* Innovative and modern working environment at the Campus Krems.
* Possibility of home office and mobile working (max. 42% of working hours).
* Very good opportunities for further education within the framework of our own study programs, extensive offer of workplace health promotion as well as the University Sports Institute (USI).
Persons with disabilities who meet the required profile criteria are expressly invited to apply for this position. The University of Continuing Education Krems sees high innovation potential in the diversity of its employees and is committed to diversity as a guiding principle.
Your application should include:
* Cover letter (max. two pages).
* Curriculum Vitae.
* Degrees and transcripts.
We look forward to receiving your online application by 26 October 2024.
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