Researcher (m/f/x) Interventional Health Services

1553/2026/6

  • Greifswald
  • befristet
  • 28.07.2026
  • Teilzeit 80 %

The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is a globally leading, internationally oriented research institution dedicated to discovering new approaches for the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

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Your role in detail

We are looking for you to join the Interventional Health Services Research Research Group (Thyrian Lab).

You will have the opportunity to further develop and expand one of the research topics within the group while advancing your own scientific career.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating current international studies (JADEHealth)
  • Analyzing and publishing existing as well as future research results
  • Strengthening the research portfolio by acquiring third-party funding
  • Supporting the head of the research group

Your profile in cutting edge research

The requirements for this position are:

  • A university degree in Psychology, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, or a comparable qualification
  • The ability to conduct independent scientific research, demonstrated for example—but not exclusively—through a doctoral degree and scientific publications

The following qualifications are desirable:

  • Strong methodological skills and advanced knowledge and experience in statistical data analysis
  • Experience in conducting and coordinating field studies
  • Experience in acquiring third-party funding
  • Experience in the field of dementia or other chronic diseases

    Your role in cutting edge research

    The Interventional Health Services Research Group (Thyrian Lab) is one of the central research units at DZNE Rostock/Greifswald and is part of the Clinical Research and Health Care Research program across the entire DZNE.

    The group's research focuses on topics including:

    • Early diagnosis of dementia in outpatient care (timely diagnosis)
    • Concepts to improve the care of people living with dementia (Dementia Care Management, including cross-sector care)
    • Research on vulnerable populations (e.g. people with a migration background)
    • Participatory approaches
    • Support and relief for family caregivers
    • Evaluation of dementia plans

    The group's work includes descriptive analyses, the development of innovative models of care, their implementation, and the evaluation of their efficacy, effectiveness, and efficiency. A key objective is to translate successful approaches into routine healthcare practice.

    Scientific work and the dissemination of research findings explicitly involve relevant healthcare stakeholders as well as the general public.

    Your benefits

    • Innovation and internationality:

      A forward-looking infrastructure, modern laboratory and office equipment, software tools and the opportunity for international exchange with your colleagues from 65 nations

    • Focus on Development:

      Training programmes tailored to your individual needs and annual HR-development meetings for concrete prospects and potential development

    • Family-conscious corporate culture:

      Because we know that familie is important, we support you with our family service

    • Work-life balance:

      We reconcile work and private life with flexible working hours, 30 days' holiday (On top free on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) and subsidised job/ Germany ticket options

    • Remuneration and conditions according to TVöD-Bund:

      Including annual special payment, capital-forming benefits and VBL supplementary pension scheme

    • Health promotion:

      Through our extensive range of company health programmes, in cooperation with Sozialwerk.Bund


    Your application

    Excellence in research thrives on diverse perspectives and experiences. We stand for a respectful and open culture. We promote equal opportunities, remove barriers, and welcome applications from people across all dimensions of diversity. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities.


    Ms Jill Lewandowski
    Jill Lewandowski

    Team HR Recruiting
    +49 228 43302 147