About the opportunity
The Department of Hygiene, Social and Environmental Medicine at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum Medical Faculty deals with environmental and hospital hygiene issues, operates analytical test laboratories, runs a vaccination advisory service, and conducts environmental medicine studies. The department currently has full specialist training authorization for hygiene and environmental medicine. As a research assistant, the successful candidate will participate in the preparation, execution, and evaluation of an environmental epidemiological study investigating population exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The position offers demanding and varied tasks with high personal responsibility at one of Germany’s major universities within the University Alliance Ruhr.
Salary and benefits
- Employment as a salaried employee under the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federal States (TV-L) at pay group E 13 TV-L
- Employment at one of Germany's largest universities within the University Alliance Ruhr
- Qualified onboarding and collaboration in an engaged and appreciative team
- Option to independently pursue academic research questions within the project framework, including a doctorate (dissertation) or publication participation, upon interest
Who can apply?
- Medical license to practice medicine (ärztliche Approbation)
- Structured, team-oriented, and independent working style
- Computer literacy (EDV-Kenntnisse)
- Resilience and stress tolerance (Belastbarkeit)
- Pronounced communication skills
- Proficiency in at least German or English and the willingness to acquire knowledge of the other language (campus languages are German and English)
Required documents
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Certificates (e.g., employment references, degree certificates, training certificates)
When to apply
- Application deadline: 21.09.2026
- Position start date: As soon as possible (zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt)
How to apply
- Prepare your application documents including cover letter, CV, and certificates, citing reference number ANR 6059.
- Submit your application via the official online application portal.
Additional information
- Reference number: ANR 6059
- The position is temporary for 12 months.
- The position can be filled on a part-time or full-time basis (full-time is 39.83 hours/week = 100%).
- The primary workplace (Dienstort) is Ruhr-Universität Bochum.
- If funding is provided exclusively by external third-party donors upon hiring, employees have no obligation to assume teaching duties.
- The Personnel Council (Personalrat) has the right to participate in all selection interviews and can be requested to participate in the entire procedure by contacting wpr@rub.de.
- Interview travel costs, accommodation costs, and loss of earnings cannot be reimbursed.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- You are a licensed medical doctor (Approbation) interested in environmental medicine.
- You have a structured, independent, and team-oriented working style.
- You are comfortable with data evaluation and computer-based research tasks.
- You are looking for a role that offers the potential to pursue a dissertation or academic publications.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is temporary for only 12 months, which is a short-term commitment.
- You must be prepared to work on-site in Bochum.
- You need to be proficient in either German or English and willing to learn the other.
- The role requires high resilience and stress tolerance due to the nature of epidemiological studies.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is a great fit for a medical professional looking to gain experience in environmental epidemiology and public health research. It offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant study on PFAS exposure while potentially advancing your academic credentials through a doctorate or research publications.
Our take
Medical doctors interested in environmental health and research should apply. Those seeking long-term stability or a clinical-only role will likely find this position less suitable.
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