Data Science

About the Organization

The University of Lübeck is one of Germany's leading life sciences universities, recognized for excellence in research, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Working closely with the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), the institution conducts world-class research in medicine, neuroscience, health sciences, and biomedical engineering while advancing patient care and scientific discovery.

About the Role

The University of Lübeck is seeking a Physician or Data Science Researcher to join its Department of Neurology, focusing on neurovascular research. This position offers the opportunity to lead innovative research projects using real-world healthcare data, statistical modeling, and epidemiological methods to improve the understanding and treatment of neurological diseases such as stroke and other neurovascular conditions.

The role is available on a full-time or part-time basis with an initial three-year contract and the possibility of long-term employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research projects using large-scale healthcare and routine clinical datasets.
• Perform statistical analyses using data sources such as TriNetX, DESTATIS, health insurance databases, and clinical registries.
• Conduct systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
• Apply advanced causal inference methods to observational healthcare data.
• Collaborate with national and international research partners.
• Lead scientific studies from concept through publication.
• Contribute to grant proposals and external research funding applications.
• Participate in teaching and academic activities if desired.
• Provide clinical patient care if applicable and desired.

Qualifications

• Medical degree with licensure and experience in neurovascular or cardiovascular research, or a PhD in Data Science or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis methods for healthcare data.
• Practical experience using statistical software such as R or SAS.
• Experience working with real-world healthcare databases, including TriNetX, DESTATIS, or insurance claims data.
• Knowledge of causal inference methods, including IPTW, Propensity Score Matching (PSM), and Target Trial Emulation.
• Experience conducting meta-analyses is desirable.
• Strong interest in medical research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Excellent German language skills (written and spoken).

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or additional training in Epidemiology.
• Board Certification in Neurology.
• Experience in neurovascular clinical research.
• Scientific publication record and grant-writing experience.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on internationally recognized neurovascular research projects.
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Support for habilitation and academic advancement.
• Flexible working hours and work-life balance.
• Extensive collaboration with experienced statisticians, clinicians, and researchers.
• Option to combine research, teaching, and clinical practice.
• Competitive salary under German public sector agreements (TV-Ä or TV-L, depending on responsibilities).

Equal Opportunity

The University of Lübeck welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and is committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, and supportive academic and research environment.