💼 Full-Time Position

PhD position in Vector-Borne Disease Modelling (f/m/d)

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Universität Heidelberg
📍 Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Location
Heidelberg, Germany
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Posted
June 11, 2026
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Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

PhD position in Vector-Borne Disease Modelling (f/m/d)

Heidelberg University is a comprehensive university with a strong focus on research and international standards. With around 31,300 students and 8,400 employees, including numerous top researchers, it is a globally respected institution that also has outstanding economic significance for the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region.

At the Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing (IWR) at Heidelberg University, the following position (75%) for up to 3 years is to be filled by 01.01.2026.

The place of employment is Heidelberg, in the Climate-Sensitive Infectious Diseases lab (CSIDlab) at the Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing (IWR).

The CSIDlab, led by Prof. Dr. Joacim Rocklöv, conducts research with a focus on vector-borne diseases (VBD) in relation to climate change, such as West Nile fever, Dengue fever, and Tick-borne diseases. His group develops and uses approaches ...