Scope of duties The LMU Tropical Institute is one of the world leaders in tuberculosis (TB) research and houses the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) international TB clinical trials unit (iCTU) TB. It has a leading role in several multinational consortia (e.g. Unite4TB, PanACEA, RaPaed-TB, ERASE-TB, TB-Sequel). This creates excellent academic career opportunities in a field that is otherwise hardly offered in Germany. Overall aims: · Medical overview in the iCTU TB clinical trials: ensure participant safety and detect safety signals early; using data listings and developing own statistical skills and performing data reviews · Oversee scientific study conduct and participate in publication of study results, using self-acquired and taught knowledge on TB medicine, laboratory etc. · Develop your own sub-studies (into a PhD project, if desired), steer analysis and publication Interactions: line manager (TB trials unit lead), LMU project management, immunology&amp;laboratory sciences group, statistics and biostats, data management, quality management, sites and investigators in various international settings with a focus on Africa Tasks: · Coordinate and support clinical trials with medical expertise · Get to know the trial consortia and build relationships with study investigators in various locations · Regular review of accruing data for safety signals · Interaction with study sites: get to know and buld relations with investigators at African sites. Teach/train on study procedures and specifics of study drugs (or other study interventions); provide advice on management of study participants who have medical problems · Preparation of study documents: manual of procedures, protocol etc. Support submissions to ethics committees and regulators. · Participate in iCTU journal clubs; learn about TB treatment and basics of TB laboratory. Contribute scientifically on TB treatment and diagnostic field, be aware of new publications and scientific progress Our requirements Requirement: · Current Residence in Germany; working permit in Germany, ready to move to Munich area. German License to practise medicine is NOT a must. · Completed medical studies and at least 2 years experience in practicing clinical medicine (Internal medicine OR paediatrics OR infectious diseases/tropical medicine) · Good intercultural communication skills, project solving · Ability to travel · Interest in clinical research; and sense of purpose to combat one of the major infectious disease killers · Fluent in English, German spoken is not mandatory · Aiming to be involved in clinical research for mid-longterm Desired: · Experience in infectious diseases, internal medicine, clinical trials · Work experience in Africa · French AND/OR Portuguese AND/OR Spanish language skills Our offer · Develop into a position where you oversee design and implementation of new trials, from funding application to publication of results · Remuneration is based on the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Länder (TV-L) including all allowances customary in the public sector
iCTU TB Sponsor Medical Expert – Scientist with Opportunity for PhD (Kaufmann/-frau - Einzelhandel (Medizintechn./Sanitätsfach.))