Research Associate (m/f/d) at the Chair of Medical Biometry and Epidemiology (Research Associate)

Research Associate (m/f/d) at the Chair of Medical Biometry and Epidemiology

Universität Witten/Herdecke

The Universität Witten/Herdecke (UW/H) is the first German university under private sponsorship. It was founded in 1982 and has since established itself as an important educational institution in Germany. Currently, more than 900 employees are employed here, and a total of 3,700 students are enrolled in the faculties of Health as well as Economics and Society in Witten.

Job Description

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a research associate starting 01.10.2026 for the Chair of Medical Biometry and Epidemiology at the Department of Human Medicine. The position is to be filled part-time with 20 hours per week, limited to 6 months.

The research focuses of the chair consist of multi-stage models for describing the epidemiology of chronic diseases. Own research focuses can be introduced. We offer an inspiring working environment for research at an international level.

Your Tasks

• Programming and collaboration in the area of modeling case numbers, diagnostic criteria, and epidemiological indicators in chronic diseases and their complications
• Development and programming of simulations of epidemiological studies as well as evaluation of the simulation runs
• Collaboration in research and teaching at the Chair of Medical Biometry and Epidemiology

Your Profile

• You have a university degree or a comparable qualification
• Several years of scientific qualification and research experience after the doctorate, preferably in the fields of Public Health, clinical research, or epidemiology.
• Sound scientific background in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and preventive medicine, as well as a strong interest in the research of chronic diseases.
• Very good and application-oriented knowledge in R for data management as well as for epidemiological and statistical analyses.
• Sound experience in the preparation, management, and analysis of population-related data, registry data, cohort data, and routine data.
• Proven experience in the independent management and coordination of scientific projects, including study design, task planning, coordination of co-authors, and quality assurance of scientific results.
• Very good scientific publication performance with publications in international, peer-reviewed journals, especially as first author, senior author, or corresponding author.
• Experience in the development and submission of scientific third-party funding and grant applications.
• Very good, business-fluent English skills; German skills at B1 level are desirable.

We offer:

• Additional free bridge days
• Compatibility of career and family
• Direct access to medical care
• Various subsidies
• Further training
• Environmentally friendly mobility options

Contact

Have we piqued your interest? Then please apply with your complete application documents by 03.09.2026 exclusively online via our career portal. We look forward to your application!

If you have any questions about the position, the following contact person is available to you:

Prof Dr. Ralph Brinks | Chair Holder | 02302 926 471

Diversity Concept

We expressly live and promote the concept of diversity (www.uni-wh.de/diversity). We value the competencies and peculiarities that our members bring and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/worldview, disability, age, as well as sexual orientation and identity. An increase in the proportion of women in scientific staff is actively pursued.

Additional information: Requirements for the applicant: Basic knowledge: Research