Research Assistant -R programming and curriculum development (m/f/d)
wanted as soon as possible at the Heidelberg Institute of Global Health.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Assistant (HiWi) with substantial knowledge of R programming and a strong interest or background in teaching and curriculum development. This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to the design of a graduate-level Biostatistics curriculum focused on applied and theoretical aspects of R programming.
- Job-ID: V000014080
- Field of application: Heidelberg Institute of Global Health
- Location: Heidelberg
- Job Category: Science and teaching
- Working hours: Part time (85h / month)
- Published: 14.04.2025
- Limitation:Temporary (6 months)
Your Tasks
- Assist in the design, development, and refinement of a practical and theoretical curriculum for Master's-level students.
- Create educational materials, including lecture slides, coding exercises, assignments, and assessments.
- Stay updated on best practices and innovations in data science education.
- Collaborate closely with faculty and other researchers to ensure alignment with learning objectives and research goals.
- Assist in the development of PowerPoint presentation slides.
Your Profil
- Proficiency in R programming, including tidyverse, data wrangling, visualization, and statistical modeling.
- Strong foundation in data science, statistics, or a related field.
- Experience in teaching, tutoring, curriculum development or educational content creation is a plus but not a requirement.
- Good written and oral communication skills in English.
- Works independently, motivated, reliable, and attentive to detail.
We offer
- Sustainable travel: job ticket
- Wide range of health, prevention and sports offers
Contact & Application
For further information please contact Dr. Ivonne Morales and Dr. Hedi Kriit via e-mail. Please send your CV and a brief (~1/2 page) motivation letter highlighting relevant experience.
Interested?
Applications will be accepted online.
Heidelberg Institute of Global Health
Dr. Ivonne Morales / Dr. Hedi Kriit
Im Neuenheimer Feld 324
69120 Heidelberg
ivonne.morales@uni-heidelberg.de; hedi.kriit@uni-heidelberg.de
Note: The UKHD is subject to the provisions of the Infektionsschutzgesetz. Therefore, a valid measles immunity certificate is required for all persons employed at the UKHD.
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