The School of Public Health has the following job opening: 
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification. The opportunity for scientific (further) qualification is given.
Research Position (m/f/d)
ID: Wiss25477
- starting: 01.03.2026
- Teilzeit 65 %
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- befristet
The School of Public Health conducts theoretical, methodological and problem-oriented research on the causes, conditions and consequences of health and illness in all areas of health sciences/public health.
The interdisciplinary research agenda of Working Group 3 focuses on social epidemiology and international public health, with a broad emphasis on health inequalities related to, for example, gender and migration.
The project ‘GYNVEPI: Toward an epidemiology of gynaecological violence’ is being carried out with the support of an EU-funded ERC Starting Grant. With funding of just under €1.39 million, the project will receive support for five years to research violence in gynaecological care in Germany. This opens up a new field of research that has received little attention to date on the planned scale. Using a mixed-methods approach and interdisciplinary research, new insights can be gained to improve patient health. The second phase of the project (2026-2029) is quantitatively oriented and aims to contribute to the development of a questionnaire for research into violence in gynaecological care. The position as a research associate will play a central role in this phase. The candidate is expected to complete their doctorate in direct connection with the project. The project will have inclusion, intersectionality and interdisciplinarity at its core.
The interdisciplinary research agenda of Working Group 3 focuses on social epidemiology and international public health, with a broad emphasis on health inequalities related to, for example, gender and migration.
The project ‘GYNVEPI: Toward an epidemiology of gynaecological violence’ is being carried out with the support of an EU-funded ERC Starting Grant. With funding of just under €1.39 million, the project will receive support for five years to research violence in gynaecological care in Germany. This opens up a new field of research that has received little attention to date on the planned scale. Using a mixed-methods approach and interdisciplinary research, new insights can be gained to improve patient health. The second phase of the project (2026-2029) is quantitatively oriented and aims to contribute to the development of a questionnaire for research into violence in gynaecological care. The position as a research associate will play a central role in this phase. The candidate is expected to complete their doctorate in direct connection with the project. The project will have inclusion, intersectionality and interdisciplinarity at its core.
Your Tasks
Research (100 %):
- conception and implementation of quantitative research, independently and in collaboration with the research team
- collaboration on research tasks with a multidisciplinary and international research team
- publication of results in international peer-reviewed journals
- participation in national and international scientific conferences and congresses
- further development of AG 3 research agenda
- supporting Working Group 3 in applying for funding
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification. The opportunity for scientific (further) qualification is given.
We offer
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- befristet (3 years) ( § 2 Abs. 1 Satz 1 WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the agreement on good employment conditions, a different contract term may apply in individual cases)
- Teilzeit 65 %
- internal and external training opportunities
- variety of health, consulting and prevention services
- reconcilability of family and work
- flexible working hours
- basic possibility of mobile working in accordance with the service agreement
- good transport connection
- supplementary company pension
- collegial working environment
- open and pleasant working atmosphere
- exciting, varied tasks
- modern work environment with digital processes
- various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)
- 30 days holiday and additional days off on 24.12. and 31.12.
Your Profile
We expect
- completed academic university degree (e.g. Master's degree) in health or social sciences or a comparable discipline
- proven experience with empirical quantitative research in the fields of health sciences/public health, social epidemiology, medical sociology, sociology, gender studies, or another relevant subject area (e.g. through theses or presentations)
- proven knowledge of quantitative methods (statistical procedures, modelling)
- good knowledge of quantitative analysis software (e.g. R, Stata)
- excellent spoken and written English skills
- clear analytical thinking and the ability to familiarise oneself with new topics
- ability to work independently
- ability to work in a team
- ability to work in an interdisciplinary manner
- ability to prioritise and manage deadlines and outcomes in an environment with competing demands
- interest and willingness to work in an intercultural environment
- knowledge of public health and sociological gender concepts
- gender and diversity competence
Preferred experience and skills
- excellent communication skills
- good written and spoken German
- experience in developing research questionnaires
- publication experience or conference contributions
Application Procedure
We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.
application deadline: 18.12.2025
Contact
Prof. Dr. Céline Miani Miani
0521 106-3838
celine.miani@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Gesundheitswissenschaften
Dagmar Reiners-Milsmann
Universitätsstr. 25
33501 Bielefeld
Prof. Dr. Céline Miani Miani
0521 106-3838
celine.miani@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Gesundheitswissenschaften
Dagmar Reiners-Milsmann
Universitätsstr. 25
33501 Bielefeld
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