Scientific Research Associate (Epidemiological Data & Survey Research) | Robert Koch Institute (RKI) | Application deadline: 18 January 2026

🧬 Position sought:
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) is recruiting a Scientific Research Associate (d/m/w) for the Epidemiological Data and Survey Center, to support research within the NFDI4Health initiative, starting as soon as possible.

📊 Key tasks:
• Conduct systematic literature reviews and analyses on data sharing in health research
• Design and analyse conjoint analyses on preferences and decision-making
• Develop, conduct and evaluate a survey study
• Prepare results for a descriptive report for research, practice and communication
• Collaborate with public health service stakeholders (ÖGD)
• Project coordination, project management and participation in central project meetings

👤 Profile requirements:
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Statistics, Biometry, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Psychology or a comparable data-focused field
• Strong expertise in survey methodology and survey studies
• Experience with conjoint analyses
• Statistical data analysis skills in R and Stata (Python desirable)
• Experience in project management and scientific documentation
• Confident use of MS Office
• Language skills: German C1, English B2

⭐ Desirable:
• Understanding of Germany’s health data and research data landscape
• Experience with Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket or similar tools
• Doctorate (PhD)

💼 What’s offered:
• Fixed-term position, E 13 TVöD
• Working time: 35.1 hours/week (90%)
• Work at Germany’s leading Public Health Institute with an international team 🌍
• Opportunity to contribute to national health data infrastructure and policy-relevant research

📍 Location: Berlin
⏰ Start date: As soon as possible
📨 Apply by: 18 January 2026
🌐 How to apply: via the public service portal interamt.de (Reference no. 156/25)