Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Data Infrastructures, Germany

Scholarships; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 52,283 - 69,711; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive, diverse, and equal-opportunity work environment

Engagement in high-impact research

Opportunity for international conferences

Job summary

An academic institution in Germany is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Data Infrastructures to join its MedGov research group. The role focuses on governance related to emerging technologies in medical research and healthcare, particularly regarding data protection law. Candidates should hold a relevant doctorate, have at least three years of practical experience, and possess excellent organizational skills. This position offers full-time employment under a collective agreement with opportunities for international engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of project-based practical experience.
• Excellent command of English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Focus on governance of technologies in medical research and healthcare.
• Manage legal challenges of national and international data infrastructures.
• Engage in high-impact research related to health data infrastructures.

Skills

Data protection-compliant processing of health data

Project management

Organizational skills

Scientific publication coordination

Willingness to engage with new IT infrastructure models

Education

Completed university degree

Doctorate in a humanities-related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Data Infrastructures, Germany for Fellowship

Heidelberg University is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Data Infrastructures to join the MedGov research group starting in spring 2026. The position focuses on the governance of emerging technologies in medical research and healthcare, with responsibilities in data protection law, scientific coordination, and project development.

Eligible candidates must hold a completed university degree and a doctorate in a humanities-related field, along with strong experience in data protection–compliant processing of health data. Applicants should have at least three years of project-based practical experience, solid organizational and research skills, and a willingness to work with new IT infrastructure models.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Countries: Applicants from all countries are welcome.

Acceptable Course or Subjects: The position supports research in data protection law, technical-legal governance, data infrastructures, medical research governance, and related interdisciplinary fields offered by Heidelberg University.

Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Completed university degree and a doctorate in a humanities discipline.
• At least three years of practical, project-related experience in data protection–compliant processing of health data and managing legal challenges of national/international data infrastructures.
• Experience or interest in technical data protection is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability in coordinating scientific publications and supervising research staff.
• Strong organizational skills, structured work approach, and willingness to engage with new IT infrastructure models.
• Excellent command of English; German is advantageous but not mandatory.

Full-time employment (39.5 hours/week) under the TV-L collective agreement.

Initial one-year contract with the possibility of extension.

Opportunity to work within an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented research group.

Engagement in high-impact legal-technical research related to health data infrastructures.

Participation in national and international conferences and scientific communication activities.

Supportive, diverse, and equal-opportunity work environment.

Application Process

Applicants must submit a single PDF file containing all required documents (cover letter, CV, certificates, references, etc.)…