PhD Programme in Epidemiology | Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) | Application deadline: 15 December 2025 🎓🦠

The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) invites applications for its three-year PhD Programme in Epidemiology, coordinated by the Department of Epidemiology in collaboration with the HZI Graduate School and HBRS (MHH). Successful candidates earn a PhD or, in some cases, Dr. rer. nat.
⚠️ Important: Admission is currently possible only if applicants already have secured funding (scholarship or third-party funding).

Programme Highlights
• Training in independent epidemiological and public health research
• Development of skills in research planning, project management, analysis, and evaluation
• In-depth education in epidemiological and statistical methods
• Opportunities to present at conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals
• Exposure to Good Epidemiological Practice
• Tailored support for individual career goals
• Career prospects in academia, national health authorities, ministries, NGOs, and international organizations 🌍📊

Requirements
• Strong academic background relevant to epidemiology or public health
• Secured funding is mandatory for admission
• Motivation to pursue independent, methodologically rigorous research

Key Details
• Application period: 15 November – 15 December 2025
• Start: Winter Semester 2026
• Location: Department of Epidemiology, HZI, Braunschweig

For motivated future researchers interested in shaping the evidence base of public health and epidemiology, this programme offers a strong professional foundation. 🚀📚