"Junior Researcher Cancer Screening"

Job Summary: You will conduct quantitative research on risk factors and trends in lung cancer across the EU. Your findings will be published in scientific journals and contribute to an online tool that helps EU member states assess their expected lung cancer burden and the potential impact of implementing screening programs. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in Europe, causing over 200,000 deaths annually. Mortality can be reduced by promoting smoking cessation and early detection through screening programs.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse EU-wide health survey data and perform large-scale microsimulation modelling.
• Forecast high-risk populations in each member state.
• Collaborate with partners across Europe to develop evidence-based tools for policy decision-making.
• Present research at international conferences and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to other EU initiatives, including lung cancer screening implementation support and the EUCanScreen project.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• An MSc degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, Epidemiology, Medicine, Mathematics, Econometrics, Health Economics, Biostatistics, or a related field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with interest in large-data analysis and modelling.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, for scientific audiences.
• The ability to work effectively in an international, multidisciplinary team.
• Initiative, creativity, and a results-driven approach.

What the Employer Offers: The opportunity to deepen your expertise in quantitative research, advanced data analysis, modelling, and scientific writing, while contributing to meaningful health policy impact across Europe. You will receive a temporary position for 2 years. The gross monthly salary ranges from €3,598 to €5,669. Excellent fringe benefits include a 13th month payment, individual travel expense package, pension insurance, and special benefits like an in-company physiotherapist and gym access. This position is offered for 24 months, with the possibility of extension for a PhD trajectory upon mutual agreement.