Division Head Position in "Cancer Epidemiology" (Successor of Prof. Dr. Rudolf Kaaks)

„Research for a life without cancer“ is our mission at the German Cancer Research Center. We investigate how cancer develops, identify cancer risk factors and look for new cancer prevention strategies. We develop new methods with which tumors can be diagnosed more precisely and cancer patients can be treated more successfully. Every contribution counts – whether in research, administration or infrastructure. This is what makes our daily work so meaningful and exciting. Division Head Position in 'Cancer Epidemiology' (Successor of Prof. Dr. Rudolf Kaaks) Reference number: 2024-0191 We are looking for a highly distinguished scientist with outstanding international reputation, who is a recognized leader in cancer epidemiology. The ideal candidate is expected to pursue highly original and innovative research at the frontiers of cancer epidemiology with focus on lifestyle, social and molecular factors and their contribution to public health / relation to cancer risk and thereby will build a strong complementarity to the overall DKFZ cancer prevention portfolio and research programs (www.dkfz.de).

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