1. Assist in explanation of the study, participant recruitment and sample collection.
2. Qualitative data collection through interviews.
3. Transcribe and translate interviews with the help of transcription software; perform quality checks on transcriptions and translations.
4. Support in additional B-Path project and research work.
5. Currently enrolled student with relevant work experience or study in the fields of public health, sociology, biology, medicine, social work, anthropology or similar.
6. Knowledge and/or experience in the medical or public health fields is desirable.
7. Experience with public health research and data collection is an advantage.
8. Excellent bilingual communication skills, both verbal and written in German and English.
9. Proficient computer skills; outstanding listening, retention and note-taking skills.
10. Goal-oriented, individual training and development opportunities
11. Regular team meetings
12. Interdisciplinary cooperation with the Department of Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine and Heidelberg Institute of Global Health
13. Research assistants will be trained in the study protocol and data collection, and will have the opportunity for deepening their research skills and application, if desired ( analysis, report writing)