Job Description

Wanted for a

start on February 1, 2026

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Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine (IDTM)

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Heidelberg University Hospital is one of Germany's leading medical centers. Together with Heidelberg University's Faculty of Medicine, we are among Europe's most renowned biomedical research institutions. Over 14,000 employees work here in more than 50 departments—all with a common goal: to develop new diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and make them available to patients as quickly as possible.



Research and teaching form the foundation of university medicine. At Heidelberg University Hospital, you will work in close cooperation with the Medical Faculty and national and international partners on innovative projects that will shape the medicine of tomorrow. Whether in basic research, clinical studies, or the training of future generations, you will play an active role in shaping scientific progress and teaching.

Who we are:

The Department of Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine at Heidelberg University Hospital has a clinical and research mandate. The department is embedded in a research-active university campus (incl. the Heidelberg Institute for Global Health). On the research side, we are a diverse team of people from around the globe, all passionate about global health, trying to make a difference for people living in resource-limited settings by improving diagnostic solutions (www.denkglobaldx.org). We are seeking to hire a Clinical Study Analyst for an EU-Horizon Project called “Breath pathogen detection: Establishing Exhaled Breath Aerosol (XBA) sampling for diagnosis and screening of respiratory infections (B-Path, https://b-path.org/). Heidelberg Univerity Hospital are leading a global consortium for this project, which is being led by Dr Ankur Gupta-Wright and Professor Claudia Denkinger. The position will be based in Heidelberg, Germany; partial remote work will be possible. In the first instance, the position will have a 2-year term, with the intention of extension pending grant funding and the right candidate.

Job-ID:

V000015023

Field of application:

Infektions- und Tropenmedizin

Location:

Heidelberg

Job Category:

Science and teaching

Working hours:

full-time

Published:

17.11.2025

Limitation:

Temporary (24 months, with the intention to extend it)

Contract:

TV-L

Your tasks

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Lead GCP-Compliant C

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Diagnostic Studies:

Design, implement, and manage diagnostic accuracy studies in compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory standards, ensuring data integrity, patient safety, and ethical conduct.

Project Management Excellence:

Plan, allocate resources, schedule, and oversee all aspects of the project, including protocol development, ethics approvals, study site management, and data collection, to ensure timely and high-quality execution.

Data Oversight,

Analysis

and Scientific Contribution:

Build research networks, analyze clinical and diagnostic data, and lead and contribute to peer-reviewed publications, reports, and scientific presentations.

Budget and Timeline Management:

Monitor study and project progress against milestones, ensuring delivery within scope, timelines, and budget constraints while maintaining transparent communication with stakeholders and funder.

Stakeholder and Team Leadership:

Foster collaboration among investigators, study sites, partners, and other stakeholders to drive program success and advance diagnostic technology initiatives.

Your profile

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Postgraduate training in a relevant field (e.g., Biomedical Science, Epidemiology) with at least 2 years’ experience in planning, execution, and oversight of GCP-compliant diagnostic accuracy studies; experience in diagnostic development is an advantage; Strong skills in planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and progress monitoring to manage projects effectively from inception to completion; In-depth understanding of infectious diseases, particularly lower respiratory tract infection, and related public health issues, diagnostic tools, and trends in the field; Data analysis skills and ability to use statistical software for data management and analysis (e.g. R, Stata) Excellent interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills to coordinate teams, engage with stakeholders, and disseminate research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences; and, Proven track record of contributing to peer-reviewed publications, reports, and presentations to effectively communicate project findings to advance diagnostic innovation and public health impact.

What we offer

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Collectively agreed remuneration TV-L E13, attractive company pension scheme (VBL) 30 days vacation Sustainable travel: job ticket Family-friendly working environment: cooperative arrangements for childcare, subsidy for child vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care Wide range of health, prevention and sports offers

Contact & Application

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Interested?

Applications will be accepted until 15.12.2025 in our online portal. Emailed applications will not be considered.



Infektions- und Tropenmedizin

Dr. Ankur Gupta-Wright

Im Neuenheimer Feld 324

69120 Heidelberg


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.



The UKHD embraces diversity and values diversity.



Regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, origin or religion, we offer everyone the same opportunities. If one gender is underrepresented in a particular area, we place particular emphasis on counteracting this imbalance. If they have the same aptitude, qualifications and professional performance, we give priority to people with severe disabilities when considering them for vacancies.



Classification is based on qualifications and personal requirements. The salary (gross) is for a full-time position and does not include the annual bonus or other allowances.