Research Assistant – The Best Buys for Climate Change and Health (m/f/d)

Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg; Heidelberg; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent health institute in Heidelberg seeks a Senior Coordinator to support advancing health outcomes in low-resource settings. Responsibilities include conducting literature searches, supporting research activities, and coordinating meetings. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in a related field, strong research and communication skills, and proficiency in English. This role emphasizes teamwork, detail orientation, and occasional travel. Applications will be accepted until 18.01.2026.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Public Health or related field with relevant research experience.
• Strong research skills, including database searching and evidence mapping.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with various stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Conduct literature searches and manage outputs.
• Support evidence synthesis and analysis.
• Coordinate Expert Group meetings and consultations.

Kenntnisse

Research skills

Evidence synthesis

Qualitative analysis

Communication

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Public Health or related field

Tools

Qualitative coding software (e.g., NVivo, Atlas.ti)

Jobbeschreibung

wanted of the next possible date at the Heidelberg Institute of Global Health.

The Heidelberg Institute of Global Health seeks a Senior Coordinator to support the Director in advancing the Institute’s mission to improve health outcomes in low-resource settings through research, education, and international collaboration.

Your tasks

• Conduct literature searches and manage search outputs
• Support evidence synthesis and analysis
• Support qualitative research activities
• Coordinate Expert Group meetings and consultations
• Contribute to research outputs and stakeholder communication
• Maintain project documentation and timelines
• Participate in emerging climate & health research activities and special projects

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Global Health, Environmental Health, Health Policy, or a related field, with demonstrated research experience; or a bachelor’s degree with substantial relevant experience.
• Strong research skills, including database searching, evidence mapping, and qualitative analysis, with experience using qualitative coding software such as NVivo or Atlas.ti.
• Experience supporting or conducting key informant interviews, including preparation, scheduling, interviewing (where appropriate), and transcript review.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diplomatically and professionally with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines, maintaining strong attention to detail in research materials and documentation.
• Flexibility and teamwork, with the ability to work independently and effectively in a remote, fast-paced research environment.
• Proficiency in English is required; German language skills are an asset.
• Willingness to undertake occasional travel to Heidelberg and one additional European location.

About us

For further information please contact Patricia Nayna Schwerdtle via mail.

interested?

Applications will be accepted until 18.01.2026 direct online.