📍 Location: Magdeburg, Germany
⏰ Start Date: As soon as possible
🕒 Working Hours: 40 hours/week (part-time possible)
💰 Salary: Up to E13 TV-L
📄 Contract: Fixed-term until 31 December 2027

Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences is seeking a Research Associate to join the EFRE-funded collaborative project "Heat Competence of Vulnerable Groups in Saxony-Anhalt" (HiLSA), which aims to strengthen resilience to heatwaves through improved health literacy and evidence-based prevention strategies.

🔍 Key Responsibilities:
• Lead systematic reviews on topics such as heat, health, and healthcare provision
• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current situation in Saxony-Anhalt (stakeholders, data sources, measures, regulations)
• Design, manage, and analyse quantitative research studies
• Support project coordination and project management activities
• Collaborate with project partners and stakeholders
• Organise and support workshops and knowledge-transfer activities
• Contribute to project reporting and public outreach
• Publish scientific findings and present results at national and international conferences

✅ Required Profile:
• Master's degree (or equivalent university diploma) in Public Health, Health Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Epidemiology, Psychology, Health Services Research, Social Sciences, Sociology, or a related field
• Research experience in one or more of the following areas: heat and health, health literacy, healthcare systems, or social networks
• Strong quantitative research skills (e.g. SPSS, R)
• Experience with systematic literature reviews and reference management tools
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Excellent German and English language skills (written and spoken)

⭐ Desirable:
• Experience working in scientific research projects
• Experience preparing scientific publications
• Qualitative research experience

🎁 What the University Offers:
• Opportunity to work on a highly relevant climate and public health research project
• Interdisciplinary academic environment with over 5,300 students and 500 staff
• Family-friendly workplace with flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Public sector employment benefits
• Collaborative work with partners from academia and practice

📅 Application Deadline: 09 June 2026

🌍 The HiLSA project focuses on understanding the health impacts of heatwaves and UV exposure, improving heat-related health literacy, and supporting evidence-based adaptation measures for vulnerable populations in Saxony-Anhalt.