Research Associate (Healthcare Research and Nursing) | Wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiterin*Mitarbeiters (m-w-d)

Martin-Luther-Universität Medizinische Fakultät

Halle (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland
Published Feb 9, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role involves comprehensive scientific project work within the "XR-Skillslab" project at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, focusing on healthcare research and hospital nursing. The Research Associate will manage all project phases, including adapting study protocols, expanding ethical approvals, conducting multimethod needs analyses with educators, and evaluating configuration and training concepts both qualitatively and quantitatively. A key focus is building and differentiating the Healthcare Research working group in the area of new educational formats, particularly concerning digital transformation in healthcare. The position requires generating scientific publications, actively acquiring third-party funding, and engaging in continuous professional development. Ideal candidates must possess a scientific university degree in life sciences, strong project management skills, experience with qualitative research methods, and demonstrated ability in autonomous scientific work and publishing.

Required Skills

Education

Completed scientific university degree in Life Sciences (Master's or Diploma equivalent)

Experience

  • Professional experience in project management, study planning, and implementation (desirable)
  • Professional experience in pharmaceutical, nursing, and/or therapeutic patient care (prevention, curation, rehabilitation) (desirable)
  • Experience in the conceptual design and implementation of educational formats
  • Experience in the execution and management of third-party funded projects
  • Experience collaborating within scientific working groups and projects
  • Experience in autonomous scientific work, including creating publications

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Temporary contract duration of up to 2 years. Non-German degree holders must provide a Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications (Zeugnisbewertung) upon contract signing.