Research associate (m/f/d) at the Friede Springer Endowed Professorship for Global Child Health

Universität Witten/Herdecke; Witten; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A private university in Germany is seeking a research associate for the WHO Collaborating Centre for Global Child Health. This role involves designing digital teaching materials and collaborating internationally. Candidates should have a degree in health sciences and 3-5 years of experience with digital teaching formats. The position offers flexible hours, 30 days of leave, and various benefits.

Leistungen

30 days of annual leave

Flexible working hours

Reimbursement of childcare costs

Company pension scheme

Training programs

Discounted rail ticket

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years of experience in digital teaching formats
• Willingness to travel within Europe
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner

Aufgaben

• Design and evaluate digital teaching offerings in health sciences
• Select methods for knowledge transfer
• Adapt educational formats for international contexts
• Conduct training courses for professionals
• Collaborate in European research projects

Kenntnisse

Design and implementation of digital interactive teaching formats

Knowledge of digital learning technologies

Experience on international projects

Confident use of Learning Management Systems

Intercultural competence

Very good written and spoken English

Technical and legal understanding of digital platforms

Ausbildung

University degree in health sciences or related field

Tools

Articulate 360

Moodle

ILIAS

Jobbeschreibung

Witten/Herdecke University (UW/H) is Germany's first privately funded university. It was founded in 1982 and has since established itself as an important educational institution in Germany. It now employs more than 900 staff and has a total of 3,500 students enrolled in its faculties of Health and Business and Society in Witten.

We are looking for a new team member to join us as soon as possible. The position is 80% (32 hours per week, 0.8 FTE) and is limited to a two‑year term with the possibility of extension.

The research associate will work for the WHO Collaborating Centre for Global Child Health at UW/H under the direct supervision of the holder of the Friede Springer Endowed Professorship for Global Child Health. The work will be carried out in an international, interdisciplinary environment in close cooperation with WHO/Europe and other national and international partners. The place of work is mainly Witten.

Core tasks

• Design, development and evaluation of digital teaching and learning offerings in the field of health sciences (e.g. e‑learning modules, blended learning formats, digital simulations).
• Selection of suitable methods of knowledge transfer (microlearning, interactive tasks, gamification elements).
• Providing didactic advice to teachers and research associates on the creation of multimedia teaching and learning materials.
• Adaptation and implementation of educational formats in the health sector in an international, particularly European, context.
• Collaboration in European research and development projects (WHO/Europe), including project coordination and reporting.
• Conducting training courses and workshops for nurses, doctors, teachers and multipliers.
• Ensuring quality standards and a stable, user‑friendly learning environment with barrier‑free access.
• Evaluation and further development of existing teaching programmes.

Special features:

The position offers the opportunity to actively contribute to the further development of global strategies for improving children's health and to combine evidence‑based approaches in research, teaching and practice.

Your profile

• Completed university degree in health sciences, nursing education, instructional design, media didactics, educational sciences or a comparable field.
• At least 3‑5 years of proven experience in the design and implementation of digital interactive teaching and learning formats (e.g. with Articulate 360).
• In‑depth knowledge of current didactic approaches and digital learning technologies.
• Experience working on international or European projects in the healthcare sector.
• Confident use of Learning Management Systems (LMS), e.g. Moodle, ILIAS or comparable.
• Basic technical and legal understanding of digital platforms.
• Very good written and spoken English; knowledge of other European languages is an advantage.
• Intercultural competence, ability to work in a team and an independent and structured working style.
• Willingness to travel within Europe.

If you currently live abroad, you should be willing to relocate to Germany temporarily.

We offer

• Work‑life balance (flexible working hours)
• 30 days of annual leave and additional bank holidays (24 to 31 December and three additional bank holidays)
• Reimbursement of childcare costs of up to €200 per month (depending on salary level and age of child)
• Company pension scheme
• A comprehensive training programme
• Promotion of environmentally friendly mobility (bike leasing, electric car rental, etc.)
• A wide range of culinary offerings in our cafeteria at employee prices
• A discounted Germany‑wide rail ticket
• Various sports activities for employees

Contact

If you're interested, please apply by 11 November 2025 exclusively online, submitting the usual documents, your salary expectations, and your preferred starting date. We look forward to receiving your application.

Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Weigel, Friede Springer Endowed Professorship for Global Child Health

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [e-mail].