Researcher, Privacy in Digital Health

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent organization is seeking a Researcher specializing in Privacy in Digital Health. In this flexible full-time role, you'll lead research projects on data protection, manage tasks, and engage with international partners, making a meaningful impact in the digital health landscape. Your expertise in data ethics and strong communication skills will be essential in coordinating a multidisciplinary team to enhance privacy standards in technological developments. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and experience in relevant fields.

Leistungen

Super work-life balance

Flexibility in working hours

Remote work options available

Qualifikationen

• Master Degree in ICT law, security/privacy engineering, or related fields required.
• Experience in managing international research projects preferred.
• Extensive knowledge in data protection and privacy required.

Aufgaben

• Creatively search and document new knowledge in data protection and privacy.
• Lead and coordinate projects, tasks, and meet submission deadlines.
• Communicate with research partners and represent Stelar at events.

Kenntnisse

Research integrity

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Critical thinking

Empathy

Ausbildung

Master Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Jobbeschreibung

Pharmacological sciences » Clinical pharmacology

Computer science » Database management

Computer science » Database management

Computer science » Database management

Computer science » Database management

Technology » Medical technology

Technology » Information technology

Technology » Internet technology

Technology » Knowledge technology

Technology » Pharmaceutical technology

Technology » Remote sensing

Technology » Telecommunications technology

Technology » Standardisation of technologies

Technology » Space technology

Technology » Computer technology

Technology » Biotechnology

Computer science » Database management

Information science » Information management

Ethics in social sciences » Other

Computer science » Database management

Ethics in physical sciences » Other

Computer science » Database management

Computer science » Database management

Ethics in natural sciences » Other

Computer science » Database management

Ethics in health sciences » Other

Computer science » Database management

Engineering » Biomedical engineering

Computer science » Cybernetics

Computer science » Computer systems

Computer science » Database management

Computer science » Programming

Computer science » Informatics

Computer science » Database management

Computer science » Database management

Organisation/Company Stelar Security Technology Law Research Research Field Juridical sciences » Informatic law Juridical sciences » Public law Juridical sciences » Medical law Juridical sciences » Health law Juridical sciences » European law Medical sciences » Medicine Philosophy » Ethics Mathematics » Statistics Computer science » Database management Computer science » Database management Computer science » Database management Computer science » Database management Pharmacological sciences » Clinical pharmacology Computer science » Database management Computer science » Database management Neurosciences » Neuroinformatics Computer science » Database management Sociology » Socio-economic research Computer science » Database management Technology » Medical technology Technology » Information technology Technology » Internet technology Technology » Knowledge technology Technology » Pharmaceutical technology Technology » Remote sensing Technology » Telecommunications technology Technology » Standardisation of technologies Technology » Space technology Technology » Computer technology Technology » Biotechnology Computer science » Database management Information science » Information management Ethics in social sciences » Other Computer science » Database management Ethics in physical sciences » Other Computer science » Database management Computer science » Database management Ethics in natural sciences » Other Computer science » Database management Ethics in health sciences » Other Computer science » Database management Engineering » Biomedical engineering Engineering » Systems engineering Engineering » Knowledge engineering Computer science » Cybernetics Computer science » Computer architecture Computer science » Computer systems Computer science » Database management Computer science » Systems design Computer science » Programming Computer science » Informatics Computer science » Database management Computer science » Database management Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Leading Researcher (R4) Positions PhD Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 27 Sep 2025 - 12:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 29 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are looking for a Researcher, Privacy in Digital Health.

Responsibilities

Creatively and systematically search new knowledge and document such knowledge based on your expertise in the area of data protection and privacy

Drive the succesful completion of the responsibilities of Stelar and act as central contact person in the research projects assigned to you

Investigate the design, selection and development of the specific technology concepts, architecture and components of the project assigned to you in the light of the goals of fundamental rights and legal requirements related to privacy and data protection

Independently apply scientific, deeply and granularly reference the latest progress of the work of research partners, scientific and normative sources and practice concerning privacy in the technology development lifecycle

Analyse documents written by research partners and external scientific and official literature

Draft specific proposals for solution/improvement of privacy issues/protection in the core technical work of the projects assigned to you, seek feedback and resolve comments and proposed changes, guide partners on how to implement your proposals and analyse their implementation

Highlight specialty and interests of Stelar

Write, coordinate and submit reports for approval by research partners

Lead and coordinate tasks, work packages and deliverables of projects assigned to you and report about its progress and document it, plan months ahead to meet the submission deadlines of deliverables

Organise meetings with research partners, chair consortium bodies such as ethics/privacy committees, register for meetings in time

Communicate with staff of research partners on a daily basis, align your work plan and goals, encourage constructive proposals

Represent Stelar at project-related events, create and give presentations, refer to research director in decision-making bodies

Lead auxiliary processes such as the Data Management Plan, IPR specification, ethics supervision

Contribute to international standardisation, European policy-making, commercial product development, communication of research results

Report to the research director

Proactively and continuously monitor and raise legal, ethical and management issues

Review results of your colleagues at Stelar, train newcomers

Work on shared document shared with research partners

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Computer science » Database management Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Engineering » Computer engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Ethics in health sciences » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Ethics in natural sciences » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Ethics in physical sciences » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Ethics in social sciences » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Information science » Information management Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Juridical sciences » Informatic law Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Management sciences » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Technology » Computer technology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Sociology » Social shaping of technology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Neurosciences » Neuroinformatics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Pharmacological sciences » Clinical pharmacology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Mathematics » Algorithms Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Philosophy » Philosophy of law Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Medical sciences » Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Physics » Computational physics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Required and preferred qualifications

Research integrity is a must

Experience in managing collaborative multi-disciplinary international research projects preferred

Strong coordination skills across disciplines and teams to collect and handle input in time is required, empathy, negotiation and conflict resolution skills are a must, as is the ability to work under time pressure, proven competence in leading teams in a research environment preferred, as is critical thinking

Experience in organising meetings, chairing working groups, strong communication, presentation and writing skills required

Must be comfortable working online

Experience working in multi-cultural work environments expected, especially, with countries involved in our projects (Spain, Italy, etc., see "about the job"), diplomatic skills and excellent communication with non-native English speakers are expected

Understanding of technological solutions, digital environments and data structuring is required, IP management and programming skills preferred

Unterstanding of demands from medicine and well-being is preferred

A good network in international research, industry or policy in the field of cybersecurity, health informatics, machine learning preferred

Very good proficiency in English required; as well as in MS Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, common conf call apps

Willingness to travel within Europe a few times a year is required

Specific Requirements

Extensive knowledge and proven track record in data protection and privacy is required, knowledge in data ethics, cybersecurity and health informatics are considered advantageous, as well as in cryptography, FAIR, management systems, technical specifications and certification

Interest in research and strong commitment and ability to retain commitment over a long period of time is required, as is autonomy/independence, proactive thinking/doing, creativity

We strongly prefer interest and achievements in turning generic legal data protection principles into specific technical digital health specifications, or in designing or selecting healthcare standards in the field of privacy

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

About the job

Among other things, Stelar is a centre of competence for improving the understanding of how the protection of rights and personal data can be optimised in digital transformation and artificial intelligence applications.

In our projects we work in multi-disciplinary teams in law, ethics and computer science, with a network of professionals from academia, research, industry and governments, on an international arena in Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Greece, Portugal, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, the Netherlands, the UK, Israel, etc.

Successful candidates will be working with the research team at Stelar on a variety of projects. You will experience leading European research and technology development in your area of interest, which will also add to your track record as a top-level expert in the field. A small organisation offers you autonomy, experience in more senior roles than you would have in a large company, getting noticed by decision makers, less monotonous work, finding abilities, strengths or interests you never knew you had, more direct contacts to important expert groups and major players in Europe.

Conditions

We offer super work-life balance. Not only may you work remotely but you also decide when you work during the week. And because it is a position with 14 hours a week, you are even more flexible. Content-wise you may start leading work as soon as you feel ready. You will work with qualified, experienced and innovative people in these sunrise industries of digital health and cybersecurity, in projects like SHiELD [1], PANACEA [2] and Pharaon [3].

Salary depends on relevant work experience, e.g., if you have seven years eight months of it, for this position you will receive 2 862 euros gross monthly salary and we will pay approx. 1 575 euros for your pension and unemployment benefits and health and care insurance.

We limit the first contract to two years. During that period, we are open to consider career opportunities in terms of responsibility and fulltime, based on how consistently and well you collaborated with project partners throughout those two years.

The position will start as soon as possible.

Eligibility criteria

Master or equivalent degree in ICT law, technology/data ethics, security/privacy engineering, health informatics, data science or a related field required

Three years of relevant work experience in research required, experience in industry, regulation or policy is a plus, as are professional certifications in privacy and security and relevant experience as an ethics committee member, data protection officer, information officer, software architect

Selection process

Process

Make it easy for our manager and researcher to evaluate your application. We expect certified copies of Bachelor and Master degree diplomas and transcripts in English, a complete CV, samples of papers you have written, an English two-page summary of the most important one, reference letters, a research objectives statement (how you intend to support improvement of privacy in digital health), and a relevance letter (how you meet the requried and preferred qualifications)

In your relevance letter please include collaborative projects with your level of responsibility, meetings and groups you chaired, the duration of relevant jobs with the average weekly working hours, and the language of the academic degrees and the relevant jobs.

Kindly note that you will be evaluated based on your research objectives, not (only) on past achievements; in other words your publication record is not the primary criterion. Your sample papers will be mainly used to evaluate how you adhere to the highest standards of research integrity. For the research objectives statement, the scope of the research is the following: Given the collaboration of numerous partners and complex technological systems, devices and datasets, what are the key elements involved in improving privacy protection in the design, selection and implementation of the technology addressed by the collaboration and then presenting conclusions in a clear way to non-experts and repeating the process a second and third time? You may take one of the three projects mentioned above as a basis.

Please send your application with a file size of no more than 15 MB in a common format within two weeks from now by email to ts [at] stelar [dot] de. We will extend the deadline if needed but the process stops when we find the right persons. We wish to start working with the most merited applicants as soon as possible. Please state your earliest possible entry date because we know relocation takes time.

We will do a remote screening and in-depth interview with an assessment for completion within a week, remote presentation of the results and a team fit assessment with other employees.

Additional comments

Location

Germany is a great place to live. Move here if you don't live here yet. We don't care where you come from as long as you are the right specialist with a real interest in this job you may work where we are based, that is, the street leading to Germany's most prestigious building (Elbphilharmonie) but also anywhere else in Germany.