Department of Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine
for the
Denkinger Global Diagnostik Group
.
The Denkinger Global Diagnostics Group (www.denkglobaldx.org) is looking for two student research assistants (HiWi) who are fluent in both German and English. The assistants will support systematic reviews investigating diagnostics for infectious diseases, including malaria and tuberculosis. Please verify language fluency in your application. Note that you do not need to have a medical degree or medical training for this position. The position is part-time, with a minimum of 40 hours and up to a maximum of 80 hours per month. A current student status is required for this position.
Job-ID:
V000015172
Field of application:
Infektions- und Tropenmedizin
Location:
Heidelberg
Job Category:
Science and teaching
Working hours:
Part time (40 hours - 80 hours per month)
Published:
07.01.2026
Limitation:
Temporary
Contract:
Hiwi
Your tasks
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Extracting data from research articles
Performing Quality Assessment of included articles
Participate in regular project meetings
Screening titles and abstracts for possible inclusion
Reviewing the full text of research articles
Your profile
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Enrolled student, preferably studying medicine
Knowledge and/or experience in the medical or public health research is desirable
Detail-oriented
Good communication and teamwork skills
Fluent in English and German
What we offer
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Goal-oriented, individual training and development opportunities
Regular team meetings
Interdisciplinary cooperation with the Department of Infectious Disease and Tropical Medicine
Research assisstants will be trained in the methods for conducting systematic literature reviews
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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For further information please contact Mary Gaeddert via e-mail.
Interested?
Applications will be accepted until 21.01.2026 online. Please send a short motivation letter and your CV.
Infektions- und Tropenmedizin
Mary Gaeddert
Im Neuenheimer Feld 324
69120 Heidelberg
Mary.Gaeddert@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.
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.