PhD on heterogeneity in treatment effects in alcohol use disorder (University Regensburg)

The University of Regensburg is an innovative and interdisciplinary campus university with over 20.000 students. The university‘s research is highly recognised and a wide range of degrees is offered for students from Germany and abroad.

The Computational Statistics group develops novel statistical methods, utilizing a rigorous mathematical framework, for medical and social studies.

To strenghten the group we are seeking to appoint a

Research Associate (m/f/x)

The appointment is available full-time (40,1 hours per week) for the project “Predicting individual responses to treatment of alcohol use disorder” or part-time. The post is available at the earliest possibility and is time-limited until 31. March 2028. The post is compensated following TV-L EG13.

Responsibilities

  • Development of statistical mehods for estimating individual patients treatment effects
  • Publication in scientific journals and presentation of the work at relevant conferences and meetings
  • Teaching of practical sessions.
  • Supervision of student project and theses (Bachelor- and Master theses)

Requirements

  • Completed masters degree in Statistics, Mathematics or related field
  • Willingness to work interdisciplinary
  • Good written and verbal communication in English

What we offer

  • Opportunity to complete a doctoral degree
  • Collaborative research within a cross-national research group
  • Flexible working arrangements

The University of Regensburg aims to increase the proportion of female staff and thus strongly solicits application of qualified female scientists. The University of Regensburg especially supports compatability between family and work commitments (https://www.uni-

regensburg.de/universitaet/personalentwicklung/familien-service/index.html). Applicants with disability are given preferential consideration in case of equal qualification. Please indicate any disability already at the application stage. Please note that any costs arising from a possible interview can not be reimbursed.

For questions regarding this post, please contact Prof. Dr. Thomas Jaki (E-Mail:

thomas.jaki@ur.de).

To apply please send a coverletter outlining your interest in this post together with a CV as a pdf by 11 January 2025 to sekretariat.jaki@ur.de. Note: Legally binding is the German version of this announcement, please see https://www.uni-regensburg.de/assets/universitaet/stellenausschreibungen/fuer_Forschung_und_Lehre/24.336_FIDS_WissMA.pdf