Student Assistant (HiWi) - Qualitative Research on Migration and Health (max. 37 hours/month)
Kennziffer: 2026-0205
- Heidelberg, Mannheim
- Marginal Employment
- Policy and Implementation Research for Cancer Prevention
The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is one of Europe’s largest cancer research centers. “Research for a life without cancer" is the mission of our world-class scientists and all our team members.
The DKFZ is a place where the brightest minds pursue bold ideas and seek answers to pioneering scientific questions through collaboration, innovation, and exploration across many disciplines. We provide a dynamic environment which empowers excellence with state-of-the-art technologies, cutting edge infrastructure, and a global scientific network.
Contribute your knowledge, vision, and dedication to create a space where scientific discovery in cancer research is transformed into benefits for human health.
The Department of Policy and Implementation Research for Cancer Prevention of the German Cancer Research Center conducts studies to close the gap between evidence and policy.
As part of a new project, the experiences of Turkish immigrants are being explored using qualitative research methods to better understand barriers and facilitators to cancer screening participation.
To support our team in this project, we are seeking, starting at the earliest date possible, a
Ihre Aufgaben:
- Conduct qualitative in-depth interviews with Turkish-speaking migrants in Mannheim on their experiences with and access to cancer screening (in Turkish and/or German, depending on participant preference)
- Support recruitment of interview participants, including outreach within local Turkish communities and networks
- Transcribe interview recordings
- Translate interview transcripts and materials between Turkish, German, and English
Ihr Profil:
- Enrollment in a master's program in public health, sociology, anthropology, migration studies, or a related social science field
- Fluency in Turkish and German; working knowledge of English
- Prior experience with qualitative in-depth interviewing, transcription, or translation is a plus
- Sensitivity and cultural competence in engaging with migrant communities, ideally around sensitive health topics
- Reliable, independent, and organized work style
- Interest in cancer prevention, migration research, or public health
- Willingness to travel within Mannheim for interviews (some flexibility for remote transcription/translation work possible)
Unser Angebot:
- Hervorragende Rahmenbedingungen: modernste state-of-the-art Infrastruktur und Möglichkeit zum internationalen Austausch auf Spitzenniveau
- Zugang zu internationalen Forschungs-Netzwerken
- Flexible Arbeitszeiten
- Entfalten Sie Ihr volles Potenzial: gezielte Angebote für Ihre persönliche Entwicklung fördern Ihre Talente
- Unser betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement bietet ein ganzheitliches Angebot für Ihr Wohlbefinden
Sie sind interessiert?
Heike Weis
Telefon: +49 (0)6221/42-2200
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