Student Research Assistant – Respiratory Health Research (m/f/d)

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Join the international B\-Path Project at Heidelberg University Hospital and contribute to innovative research exploring new breath\-based methods for diagnosing respiratory illnesses. Working at the interface of infectious diseases, public health, and global health research, you will gain hands\-on experience in participant recruitment, qualitative research, data collection, and scientific collaboration. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team based at the Department of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine and the Heidelberg Institute of Global Health. This position offers valuable insights into clinical research and provides opportunities to further develop your research and analytical skills within a highly innovative academic environment.

• Job\-ID: V000016207


• Field of application: Infektions\- und Tropenmedizin


• Location: Heidelberg


• Job Category: Science and teaching


• Working hours: Part time (42\.50 hours per month)


• Published: 10\.09\.2026


• Limitation:Temporary (6 months, extension possible)


• Contract:Hiwi

• Support study staff in explaining the research project to participants and assist with participant recruitment and sample collection


• Conduct qualitative interviews as part of the study's data collection activities


• Transcribe and translate interview recordings using dedicated transcription software while ensuring high quality standards


• Perform quality checks of transcripts and translations to maintain data accuracy and consistency


• Collaborate with researchers across clinical and public health disciplines


• Contribute to additional B\-Path research activities and project\-related tasks as required


• Help ensure smooth study operations within both outpatient and emergency care settings

• Currently enrolled as a student in medicine, public health, sociology, biology, anthropology, social work, or a related field


• Initial practical experience through studies, internships, research projects, or relevant employment is advantageous


• Knowledge of healthcare, public health, infectious diseases, or clinical research is desirable


• Experience in research methods, participant interaction, or qualitative data collection is considered a plus


• Native German speaker with excellent written and spoken English skills


• Confident user of standard computer applications and digital research tools


• Strong communication, listening, organizational, and note\-taking skills combined with a reliable and detail\-oriented working style

• Comprehensive training in study procedures, participant interaction, and research data collection


• Opportunity to gain hands\-on experience in an innovative respiratory health research project


• Exposure to clinical and public health research environments at a leading university hospital


• Possibility to deepen research competencies in areas such as data analysis, scientific reporting, and project work


• Regular team meetings, mentoring, and close collaboration with experienced researchers


• Interdisciplinary exchange with experts from Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine, and Global Health


• Flexible combination of on\-site and selected remote meetings, depending on project requirements

For further information please contact Dr. Zhizhao Jiang via zhizhao.jiang@uni\-heidelberg.de.

Help Advance Respiratory Research!

We look forward to receiving your online application. Please indicate your German and English language proficiency in your application documents.

Infektions\- und Tropenmedizin

Dr. Zhizhao Jiang

Im Neuenheimer Feld 324

69120 Heidelberg

zhizhao.jiang@uni\-heidelberg.de

Note: The UKHD is subject to the provisions of the Infektionsschutzgesetz. Therefore, a valid measles immunity certificate is required for all persons employed at the UKHD.

The UKHD embraces diversity and values diversity.

Regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, origin or religion, we offer everyone the same opportunities. If one gender is underrepresented in a particular area, we place particular emphasis on counteracting this imbalance. If they have the same aptitude, qualifications and professional performance, we give priority to people with severe disabilities when considering them for vacancies.

Apply online now: https://karriere.klinikum.uni\-heidelberg.de/index.php?ac\=application\&jobad\_id\=29101

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