PhD Opportunity in Epidemiology – Investigating Health Consequences of Disturbed Circadian Rhythm

Job Board Title:
PhD Opportunity in Epidemiology – Investigating Health Consequences of Disturbed Circadian Rhythm

Post Date
3/28/2025

Expiration Date
4/27/2025

Details:
The Department of Epidemiology is seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. candidate to join an exciting project on the health consequences of a disrupted internal clock. This research, led by Eva Schernhammer, explores how circadian rhythm disturbances, especially due to shift work, affect long-term health outcomes like chronic diseases and premature mortality.

*Key Responsibilities, as PhD candidate:

Conduct research on circadian rhythm disruption and its impact on health.

Investigate personalized medicine solutions based on genetic and environmental factors.

Analyze big data, omics, and biomarkers using advanced epidemiological methods.

Collaborate internationally with experts, including opportunities for short-term stays at Harvard University.

*Skills You Will Acquire During Your Candidacy:

Expertise in advanced epidemiological methods, big data analysis, and personalized medicine.

Hands-on experience in omics technologies and biomarker analysis.

Practical experience in cutting-edge biomedical research, contributing to globally impactful projects.

Opportunities to enhance your research communication skills through publications and presentations at international conferences.

Exposure to a multidisciplinary and collaborative working environment, fostering personal and professional growth.


What We Offer:

- Competitive salary
- Interdisciplinary Ph.D. programme that gives you the freedom to tailor parts of your curriculum to suit your individual interests
- Cutting-edge basic and applied (medical) research
- Interesting projects and tasks
- Like-minded colleagues
- Supportive environment for personal and professional growth
- Modern and highly specialised equipment, such as the Tesla7
- A triple-track system that allows easy access to patients (data) for clinical trials or user feedback
- An international and well-connected research community
- Advanced training and mentoring programmes
- Live and work in one of the most liveable places - Vienna


Qualifications:
Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
Interest in conducting your own research and leading your own project.
Willingness to travel abroad for conferences.
Ability to work both in a team and independently.
Excellent English skills (at least B1 level)

Advantageous: Background in genetic epidemiology, data science, or metabolomics.

Comments:
Application Guidelines:
Submit your application through our online portal. Applications sent by email or mail will NOT be processed. For questions, consult our FAQs or contact our PhD Call Coordinator.
Application link: https://oc.meduniwien.ac.at/open-phd-positions

Closing Date:25.04.2025, 23:55CET

Employer:
Medcial University Vienna
Contact:
Stephanie Danzinger

Address:
https://oc.meduniwien.ac.at/open-phd-positions

Email:
phdrecruitment@meduniwien.ac.at

Website:
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