The German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is a unique non-university research center which is dedicated to the subject dementia and all its areas, as well as other neurodegenerative diseases. The center compasses the full spectrum of fundamental research through population sciences to health care research. The DZNE stands for excellence in research and science management, translation of scientific results into practice, interdisciplinarity and internationalization. It is a research center within the Helmholtz Organization of German research centers. With over 1,000 employees from 55 nations, spread over 10 sites, the DZNE is one of the national and international leading research centers in its research field.

The DZNE in Witten is looking for a

Senior Research Group Leader (w/m/d) for dementia specific health care research (preferred with background in Nursing, Public Health, Sociology, Psychology)

Code 7006/2019/9

The DZNE Witten site develops; tests and implements care interventions and concepts for people with dementia and their social network. Our research addresses dementia specific psychosocial interventions, requirements of care structures as well as person-centered, preference based care. Furthermore, participatory research is of high relevance for our research projects. We are seeking an individual with a track record in dementia research, nationally and internationally to continue and enhance our research profile.

Your tasks

Leading a research group with a specific focus on the development of dementia specific, psychosocial interventions for people with dementia and their social network

Including

• Initiating, planning, conducting intervention studies
• Participating in clinical research studies in collaboration with other DZNE sites and/or other universities
• Initiating of and participating in international dementia related research projects
• Furthermore,
  • leading an interdisciplinary research group and working together with other senior research group leaders at the DZNE Witten
  • contributing to the mission of the DZNE and the DZNE Witten
  • representing our site within the DZNE and outside the DZNE WItten

Academic qualifications

• PhD (preferred in nursing science or sociology or psychology)
• Expertise in leading health care or health service research projects (specifically effectiveness and efficacy studies), including expertise in dementia research
• Successful in acquiring third party funding (nationally / internationally)
• Knowledge of dementia specific care challenges across settings
• List of international publications with high impact
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English

Soft Skills

• Innovative, enthusiastic personality with ambitious goals
• Goal-oriented team player with exceptional communication skills
• Qualities as a research leader to support the strategic goals of our site as well as the DZNE

We offer

• An interesting and challenging task in a research center that works on the future topics of health research
• An international environment characterized by a strong focus on science and research
• A high potential for the individual development of our employees
• Targeted personnel development

You will obtain special skills and knowledge for your scientific qualification during your activities
at DZNE. The DZNE is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to employing disabled
individuals and especially encourages them to apply.