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Research assistant (d/f/m) Research on health education with a focus on health literacy

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Research assistant (d/f/m) Research on health education with a focus on health literacy

Specialty
Health and nursing sciences

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Work time
part-time

Start date
ab sofort

Employment period
limited

Application deadline
04.08.2025

Deployment location Charité
Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Wedding

Jobcode
5002

Salary group
E13

 

Working at Charité

Shape the future of health education with us – committed, scientifically grounded, and socially relevant.

As part of our research focus on “Health Education,” we address key questions related to health literacy, both at the population level and within specific target groups. A current emphasis lies on disaster-related health literacy (“Disaster Health Literacy”).

Our research not only provides fundamental insights into the levels and dimensions of health literacy, but also serves as the basis for developing targeted intervention strategies in the field of health education.

To strengthen our interdisciplinary team, we are looking for committed and qualified colleagues who are passionate about exploring socially relevant topics through scientific inquiry and developing innovative approaches to health promotion.

Contribute your expertise – in a dynamic environment that combines scientific excellence with practical relevance.

Overview of the position

  • You will be employed as a research associate
  • The position offers the opportunity for further academic qualification (doctoral studies)
  • Your responsibilities include contributing to and conducting population-based studies on health literacy
  • You will produce academic publications, including in collaboration with international authors (research reports, articles, presentations)
  • You will teach in the degree programs offered at the institute, particularly in the Bachelor's program in Health Sciences
  • You will actively support students, supervise theses, and contribute to quality assurance in teaching
  • As part of an interdisciplinary project and teaching team, you will participate in both internal and external committees and collaborations
  • You are engaged in research: According to §110 (4), sentence 3, BerlHG provides for scientific employees to spend a reasonable time for higher scientific qualification during working hours
  • In accordance with the Teaching Obligation Ordinance - LVVO to the Higher Education Act Berlin you will have the obligation to teach in your field of work

What we are looking for

  • You hold an academic degree in Health Sciences/Public Health and/or Nursing Science, Social Sciences, or a comparable health-related discipline
  • You have sound knowledge of health literacy, the German healthcare system, and the relevant academic discourse
  • You bring methodological expertise, ideally with experience in the collection, analysis, and documentation of quantitative data
  • You work independently and responsibly, demonstrate strong organizational skills, team spirit, resilience, and excellent communication abilities
  • You enjoy academic writing and publishing (in both German and English), are enthusiastic about teaching, and possess very good German language skills (at least C1) as well as proficient English skills

Charité offers you

  • The opportunity for further academic qualification (doctoral studies)
  • Highly professional work environment in motivated and interdisciplinary teams
  • A stimulating academic setting with numerous national and international collaboration partners
  • Individual development opportunities and access to international networks
  • Special offers in the areas of shopping, travel and sports
  • Bike leasing via "JobRad" possible, bike repair workshop with subsidised price conditions for employees available
  • Certification as a family friendly university and company since 2007 - You may find further information here

Information regarding the position

  • Paygrade E13 according to TVöD VKA-K. Your job grade depends on your job qualification whereas the experience level depends on the number of working years. The yearly gross salary is hereby provided based on a full time position excluding yearly bonus and additional pay. You may find further information here
  • The position can be offered on a part-time basis with a working time of 28.9 hours per week
  • 30 days of paid vacation per year (based on a five-day workweek)
  • This position is offered as a fixed-term contract for 3 years, in order to obtain the doctorate
  • The application period ends on: 04.08.2025
  • Position ID: 5002

Application

 

Everyone is welcome at the Charité, regardless of age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, ethnic or social background. We are committed to equal opportunities and inclusion.

Apply using our online tool and become part of the Charité.

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If you have questions, please contact

Michael Schlick-Bouveret
michael.schlick@charite.de

 

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Data protection information

The Charité would like to point out that personal data is stored and processed at various locations at the Charité premises (e.g. specialty department, personnel representatives, HR department) as part of and for the purposes of the application process. Furthermore, the data may be transferred or processed within the group and to external bodies (e.g. authorities) to protect legitimate interests. By submitting your application, you agree to our data protection policy and terms of use for application procedures, which you can find here.

Additional information

Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin makes its personnel decisions based on suitability, ability and professional performance. The Charité aims to increase the proportion of women in management positions and therefore strongly encourages women to apply. Women with equivalent qualifications will be given priority within the scope of legal possibilities. Applications from people with a migration background who meet the recruitment requirements are expressly encouraged. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given preference. A police good-conduct certificate, in some cases an extended good-conduct certificate, is required at the time of recruitment. Unfortunately, application documents can be returned only if a sufficiently stamped envelope is enclosed. Any incurred travel expenses cannot be reimbursed.