Research associate Medical doctor (mfd) at the Friede Springer Endowed Professorship for Global[...]

Universität Witten / Herdecke; Witten; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prestigious German university is seeking a research associate to work at the WHO Collaborating Centre for Global Child Health. This role involves developing research plans, designing monitoring evaluations, and engaging with international partners. Candidates should be physicians with an MPH, have strong analytical skills, and excellent English communication. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and a balanced work-life approach.

Leistungen

30 days of annual leave

Reimbursement of childcare costs

Company pension scheme

Comprehensive training programme

Promotion of environmentally friendly mobility

Discounted Germany-wide rail ticket

Various sports activities

Qualifikationen

• Physician with a Masters degree in public health or comparable qualification.
• In-depth knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Clinical experience in paediatrics and adolescent medicine.

Aufgaben

• Development of a detailed work plan with milestones for the WHO Collaborating Centre.
• Design and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation plan.
• Establishment and maintenance of communication with WHO country representatives.
• Developing training materials in collaboration with international experts.
• Planning and implementation of research projects including data evaluation.
• Organisation of workshops and seminars.
• Preparation of annual progress reports and presentation of results.
• Public relations work to disseminate the results.

Kenntnisse

Strong analytical and scientific skills

High level of communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Independent and solution-oriented approach

Ability to publish scientific papers

Excellent oral and written English skills

Ausbildung

Masters degree in public health (MPH)

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Witten / Herdecke University (UW / H) is Germanys 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 3500 students enrolled in its faculties of Health and Business and Society in Witten.

Position Details

We are seeking a new team member to join us as soon as possible. The position is 80% (32 hours per week, 0.8 FTE) and is initially limited until 30 September 2029, with the aim of establishing a long‑term working relationship. The place of work is mainly Witten.

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.

Responsibilities

• Development of a detailed work plan with milestones for the four‑year term of the WHO Collaborating Centre and quarterly progress assessments
• Design and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation plan (including accompanying research) and obtaining the necessary ethical approvals
• Establishment and maintenance of regular communication channels with WHO / Europe country representatives and other relevant partners
• Developing coordinating and implementing training materials and training plans in collaboration with international experts
• Planning and implementation of research projects including data collection, evaluation and publication of results
• Organisation and implementation of workshops and seminars (online and on‑site)
• Preparation of annual progress reports and presentation of results at national and international conferences
• Public relations work to disseminate the results
• Participation in university committees research and teaching as required

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.

Qualifications

• Physician with a Masters degree in public health (MPH) or comparable qualification
• In‑depth knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Excellent oral and written English skills
• Clinical experience in paediatrics and adolescent medicine (0.2 FTE for clinical work possible)

Personal Skills

• Strong analytical and scientific skills
• High level of communication skills in an intercultural and multidisciplinary context
• Independent structured and solution‑oriented approach to work
• Ability to work in a team and organisational skills
• Ability to publish scientific papers and give presentations at an international level
• Work‑life balance (flexible working hours)

Benefits

• 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

Application

If you currently live abroad you should be willing to relocate to Germany on a temporary basis.

Interested candidates should apply by 11 November 2025 exclusively online, submitting the usual documents, salary expectations, and preferred starting date. We look forward to receiving your application.

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

For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.