Postdoc in Causal Inference (f/m/d)

Role: Postdoc in Causal Inference (f/m/d)
Organization: Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg – UK Mannheim GmbH
Location: Mannheim, Germany
Contract Type: Temporary, initially limited to two years with the option of extension
Funding: Project funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR)

Role Overview:
The Mannheim Medical Faculty of Heidelberg University is seeking a full-time or part-time Postdoc in Causal Inference to join a new interdisciplinary research group at the interface of epidemiology, computer science, and medicine. The position is led by PD Dr. Verena Schneider-Lindner at the Chair of Complex Data Processing in Medical Informatics (Prof. Dr. M. Lablans). The role focuses on secondary data analysis and the development of predictive models for sepsis and other clinically relevant endpoints in healthcare data.

Responsibilities:
- Independent planning and execution of analyses using causal inference methods to develop valid predictive models.
- Development and adaptation of methods for various medical research questions and corresponding datasets.
- Supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.
- Collaboration with national and international partners.
- Preparation of reports and publications.
- Teaching responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:
- A university degree with a Ph.D. in Epidemiology, psychology, or a related field in the medical sector with a strong quantitative focus.
- Extensive expertise in causal inference gained through several years of scientific work.
- Programming skills in R, SAS, and/or Python, or a willingness to acquire these skills based on comparable experience.
- Commitment, flexibility, reliability, and the ability to work well in a team.
- Good English skills required; German skills are a plus.

What They Offer:
- A position with significant responsibility and a wide range of duties.
- An open-minded and motivated team.
- Benefits designed to help you balance work and family life.
- Support for personal and professional development through Heidelberg University’s internal training program.
- Compensation in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Public Sector of the German States (TV-L).
- Pension plan for the public sector (VBL).
- Opportunity to pursue a postdoctoral qualification.
- Equal opportunity commitment; candidates with severe disabilities will be given priority if equally qualified.

Contact:
Ms. PD Dr. Schneider-Lindner
Email: Verena.Schneider-Lindner@medma.uni-heidelberg.de
Phone: 0621/383-2755

Application Deadline: 15.07.2026
Reference Number: 914-002