Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantitative Psychology / Data Science in Psychology
Kennziffer: 2025-0319
- Heidelberg, Mannheim
- Full-time
- Cancer Survivorship and Psychological Resilience
The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is one of Europe’s largest cancer research centers. “Research for a life without cancer" is the mission of our world-class scientists and all our team members.
The DKFZ is a place where the brightest minds pursue bold ideas and seek answers to pioneering scientific questions through collaboration, innovation, and exploration across many disciplines. We provide a dynamic environment which empowers excellence with state-of-the-art technologies, cutting edge infrastructure, and a global scientific network.
Contribute your knowledge, vision, and dedication to create a space where scientific discovery in cancer research is transformed into benefits for human health.
The DKFZ Hector Cancer Institute at the University Medicine Mannheim (UMM) was established in 2019 in the frame of a partnership between the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg, the University Medical Center Mannheim, and the Medical Faculty Mannheim of Heidelberg University with generous support from the Hector Foundation II. The aim is to carry out excellent translational cancer research in the fields of precision oncology, cancer prevention, early detection, and survivorship.
The newly established Division of Cancer Survivorship & Psychological Resilience within the DKFZ Hector Cancer Institute is dedicated to identifying neuropsychological resilience mechanisms in the general population and among cancer survivors, as well as developing effective and innovative prevention and intervention measures to strengthen mental health, particularly in cancer patients. We combine experimental neuropsychological methods and large-scale cohort studies to advance mechanistic resilience research in the field of cancer survivorship.
To strengthen the team in the Division of Cancer Survivorship & Psychological Resilience, we are seeking as of February 2026 a
Ihre Aufgaben:
The successful candidate will use advanced quantitative methods to contribute to innovations in modeling psychological resilience among cancer survivors and populations at risk.
Your tasks will include in detail:
- Design and lead method development and statistical modelling in resilience assessment (e.g., dynamic/latent-variable models, Bayesian hierarchical models, causal inference, time-series analysis, cognitive modelling)
- Build robust, reproducible data handling and analysis workflows in R and/or Python; author reusable packages and pipelines
- Collaborate across DKFZ programs; co-supervise students; contribute to grant applications
- Publish in high-impact journals and present at international conferences
- Provide workshops and training for the research team in new analytic approaches
Ihr Profil:
- Applicants must hold a PhD degree in quantitative psychology, psychological methods, cognitive science, data science, applied statistics, psychometrics or a related field.
- We invite applications from individuals with a strong quantitative background, extensive experience with scientific coding in R and/or Python, and prior experience in applying quantitative methods and modelling to real-world questions in domains such as clinical or health psychology.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills and proficiency in English are mandatory. Proficiency in German is desirable.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents as a single PDF file via our online application tool:
- Cover letter (1–2 pages) outlining your fit
- CV with publications and links to code/software (if available)
- Up to 3 representative papers or preprints (methods and/or applied)
- Contact details of 2–3 academic referees
Unser Angebot:
- Hervorragende Rahmenbedingungen: modernste state-of-the-art Infrastruktur und Möglichkeit zum internationalen Austausch auf Spitzenniveau
- Vergütung nach TV-L inkl. betrieblicher Altersvorsorge und vermögenswirksamer Leistungen
- 30 Tage Urlaub
- Flexible Arbeitszeiten
- Möglichkeit zur mobilen Arbeit und Teilzeitarbeit
- Familienfreundliches Arbeitsumfeld
- Nachhaltig zur Arbeit: Vergünstigtes Deutschland-Jobticket
- Unser betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement bietet ein ganzheitliches Angebot für Ihr Wohlbefinden
- Entfalten Sie Ihr volles Potenzial: Zugang zum DKFZ International Postdoc Program und dem DKFZ Career Service mit gezielten Angeboten für Ihre persönliche Entwicklung fördern Ihre Talente
Sie sind interessiert?
Prof. Dr. Michele Wessa
Telefon: +49 (0)6221/42-4806
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