Student Assistant (max. 37 hours/month)

Reference number: 2026-0134

Heidelberg
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.

We investigate how cancer develops, identify cancer risk factors and search for new cancer prevention strategies. We develop new methods with which tumors can be diagnosed more precisely and cancer patients can be treated more successfully. Every contribution counts – whether in research, administration or infrastructure. This is what makes our daily work so meaningful and exciting.

Our Department of Policy and Implementation Research for Cancer Prevention conducts studies to close the gap between evidence and policy. The mission of the department is to accelerate the uptake of evidence into policy and practice in the field of cancer prevention. Through cutting-edge research and transdisciplinary collaborations, the division strives to improve public health outcomes by ensuring that evidence-based interventions are effectively delivered to all populations.
Currently, we also want to review local and national policies through an equity lens and examine how health care access varies for populations with greater structural disadvantage.

To strengthen our team in this work, we are seeking, as of September 2026, a 

Your Tasks

Geospatial data cleaning and preparation for statistical analyses and research reports
Web scraping for publicly available data, as well as requesting and purchasing available geospatial data
Data quality & plausibility checks, including field verification for data quality and consistency
Data labelling
Support future proposal development activities

Your Profile

Enrolment at a college or university for the duration of the activity, preferably in the master’s programme (from the 1st semester) or in the bachelor’s programme (with geospatial data experience from the 3rd semester)
Experience with quantitative data preparation, such as survey data
Experience with geospatial data and GIS software (e.g., QGIS or ArcGIS) is a plus for master’s students and mandatory for bachelor’s students
Willing to work onsite in Heidelberg 100% of the time (with some field visits)
Working knowledge of English (German is a plus)
Careful, reliable and independent work
Interest in public health research

We Offer

Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level

Access to international research networks

Flexible working hours

Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents

Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being

Are you interested?

Then become part of the DKFZ and join us in contributing to a life without cancer!

Contact:

Dr. Sisay Alemu
Phone: +49(0)6221/42-1411

Duration: The position is limited to 1 year.

Application Deadline: July 21, 2026

Applications by e-mail cannot be accepted.

Please also note that we cannot return applications submitted by post.

We are convinced that an innovative research and working environment thrives on the diversity of its employees. Therefore, we welcome applications from talented people, regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical ability, religion and age. People with severe disabilities are given preference if they have the same aptitude.

Notice: We are subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). Therefore, all our employees must provide proof of immunity against measles.