Student Research Assistant (Climate & Health Study) | Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University | Deadline: 30 Sept 2025
The Medical Faculty Mannheim of Heidelberg University is recruiting a Student Research Assistant (m/f/d, 10–20h/week, Berlin) to support the junior research group “Climate Change and Health/Planetary Health” at the Center for Preventive Medicine and Digital Health. The position contributes to a study evaluating Kiezblocks (traffic-calmed neighborhoods) as a measure for climate protection and health promotion.
Tasks
• Assist with data collection, incl. hair sample collection for cortisol analysis during home visits.
• Support design of surveys (questionnaires, online surveys) and interview guides.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Contribute to publications and presentations.
• Option to integrate mandatory internships or master’s thesis supervision.
Profile
• Enrolled in Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
• Confident with MS Office; structured, reliable, and well-organized.
• Willingness to travel locally in Berlin by public transport (driver’s license B desirable).
Offer
• Responsible role in a motivated team with high societal relevance.
• Professional development via Heidelberg University’s training program.
• Salary according to TV-L and public service pension scheme (VBL).
• Family-friendly working conditions.
📍 Location: Berlin
📅 Start: As soon as possible
📝 Apply by 30 September 2025 (Ref. 898-033)
📩 Contact: Ursula Goldberger (+49 621 383 71804) or Dr. Michael Eichinger (+49 621 383 71837)
For more information:
https://bewerberportal.umm.de/Vacancies/4829/Description/1 
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