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Faculty of Medicine :
Institute for Diversity Medicine
Department of Health Services Research
In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (19.915 hours/week = 50%) January 01, 2027, we are looking for a
Research Associate / Project Coordinator (m/f/d)
The Department of Health Services Research at the Institute of Diversity Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, is seeking to appoint a Research Associate / Project Coordinator (m/f/d) starting 1st of January 2027. The Department of Health Services Research investigates how individual diversity characteristics influence healthcare delivery and develops, implements, and evaluates innovative, patient-centred models of care. Our research focuses on the evaluation of complex interventions, participatory health services research, and the development of diversity-sensitive healthcare concepts. Our interdisciplinary work integrates health services research, public health, social sciences, and medical ethics.
The successful candidate will join the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Programme DIME – Diversity Medicine, an international initiative to establish a new joint Master's programme together with leading European and international partner universities (e.g. France, Japan, Taiwan). This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to the development of an innovative international degree programme at the intersection of diversity medicine, global health, and higher education. As Research Associate / Project Coordinator, you will play a central role in coordinating this international consortium. You will collaborate closely with academic partners, university leadership, teaching staff, students, and funding organisations across several countries. The position requires excellent English proficiency, strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills, and outstanding organisational abilities to successfully coordinate complex international collaborations.
Scope: part-time
Duration: fixed-term, 15 Monate
Start: January 01, 2027
Apply by: 2026-09-28
Your tasks:
- Contribute to the scientific development and evaluation of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Programme DIME - Diversity Medicine, including literature reviews and the preparation of scientific materials
- Support the collection, analysis and interpretation of data related to teaching, programme evaluation and research activities within DIME
- Contribute to scientific publications, conference presentations and the dissemination of research findings
- support the coordination of academic activities within DIME, including communication with partner universities, students and visiting academics
- Assist in organising consortium meetings, workshops and selected international programme activities conducted in English
- Contribute to project documentation, reporting and the preparation of presentations and other project materials
Your profile:
- Master's degree (or equivalent university qualification) in Public Health, Health Sciences, Medicine, Health Services Research, Social Sciences, Psychology, Medical Ethics, Higher Education Management, or a related field
- Strong interest in diversity medicine, international higher education, and collaborative research
- A very good command of written and spoken English is essential, as English is the working language of the consortium and virtually all communication is conducted in English
- Excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding diplomatic skills, intercultural competence, and confidence in working with partners from diverse academic, cultural, and professional backgrounds
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to independently manage complex international coordination processes
- Highly structured, proactive, solution-oriented, and reliable working style with a strong sense of responsibility
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an international team
- Experience in international project management, Erasmus+, Erasmus Mundus, university administration, or comparable international projects is desirable
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
We offer:
- An exciting opportunity to contribute to an innovative Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Programme with international impact
- A varied and responsible role with significant opportunities to shape an ambitious international project
- A dynamic, international, and supportive interdisciplinary team
- Close collaboration with renowned universities and researchers around the world
- Extensive opportunities for international networking and professional development
- Flexible working hours and family-friendly working conditions
- Salary according to the German public service pay scale TV-L E13 (50%)
Further information:
The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L.
Further information can be found at (in German).
The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.
If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.
Please note that this appointment is subject to the final approval of external project funding. While the initial appointment is for a fixed term of 15 months, the Institute intends to seek an extension of the position beyond this period, subject to the availability of funding.
RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.
German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF). https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/daf/mitarbeitende/index.html.en
The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.
Contact persons for further information:
Prof. Dr. Ina Otte Tel.: +49 234 32 12385
Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.
We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2026-09-28. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 5992.
RUHR-UNIVERSITÄT BOCHUM
44801 Bochum
Universitätsstraße 150
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