The BreathForDx ) project is looking for a student research assistant (HiWi) who is fluent in Arabic and English. Fluency in Dari, Pashto, Kurdish or Turkish will also be considered.
The assistant will support a study that is investigating the use of a novel breath sampling method to diagnose respiratory illnesses. Please specify fluency in languages in your application. Note that you do not have to have a medical degree or medical training for this position. The position is part-time and the time commitment will vary by week, up to a maximum of 42,5 hours per month.
The physical work station is at the Patrick Henry Village migrant arrival centre in Heidelberg, and the assistant will be required to work on-site between 1 – 3 mornings per week (8:00-12:00). Additional meetings may be held remotely and at the UKHD campus in Neuenheim. The study is affiliated with the Department of Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine as well as the Heidelberg Institute of Global Health. A current student status is required for this position; the start date 1st November 2025.
Job-ID:
V
Field of application:
Infektions- und Tropenmedizin
Location:
Heidelberg
Job Category:
Science and teaching
Working hours:
Part time (42,5h pro Monat)
Published:
Limitation:
Temporary (6 Monthe, extension untill 12/2026 possible)
Contract:
HiWi
Your tasks
* Assist in explanation of the study, participant recruitment and sample collection
* Qualitative data collection through interviews
* Transcribe and translate interviews with the help of transcription software; perform quality checks on transcriptions and translations
* support in additional BreathForDx project and research work.
Your profile
* Currently enrolled student with relevant work experience or study in the fields of public health, sociology, biology, medicine, social work, anthropology or similar.
* Knowledge and/or experience in the medical or public health fields is desirable.
* Experience with public health research and data collection is an advantage.
* Excellent bilingual communication skills, both verbal and written in Arabic and English. Fluency in languages noted above would be considered (Dari, Pashto, Turkish, Kurdish).
* Proficient computer skills; outstanding listening, retention and note-taking skills.
We offer
* Goal-oriented, individual training and development opportunities
* Flexible working hours within the framework of flexitime
* Regular team meetings
* Interdisciplinary cooperation with the Department of Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine and Heidelberg Institute of Global Health
* 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 (e.g. analysis, report writing)
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.
Classification is based on qualifications and personal requirements. The salary (gross) is for a full-time position and does not include the annual bonus or other allowances.