Research Assistant (m/f/d) for Program and Curriculum Development (771)

Job description

Help shape modern higher education!

As a private university specializing in healthcare, we develop academic programs that are scientifically sound, practice-oriented, and forward-looking. We are reimagining teaching, creating new learning formats, and aligning our degree programs with the demands of a changing healthcare market! To strengthen our team, we are seeking a dedicated Research Associate (m/f/d) for program and curriculum development who will further refine the conceptual design of our degree programs and provide new impetus for contemporary teaching!

Start Date: January 1, 2027
Workload: Full-time, 40 hours per week (part-time possible)
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Location: Neuruppin or Brandenburg an der Havel 

We are the Brandenburg Theodor Fontane Medical University (MHB), a state-recognized university operated by local authorities with a special focus on practice-oriented teaching, innovative research, and the training of the next generation of physicians and psychologists. Working closely with our affiliated hospitals, we combine academic excellence with modern patient care and are actively shaping the future of medicine in Brandenburg and beyond!

Your Responsibilities:

• Curriculum mapping and curriculum development based on the updated NKLM
• Expansion and further development of innovative teaching formats such as TRIK and POL
• Planning, coordination, and implementation of interdisciplinary courses
• Development and implementation of modern, digital, and AI-supported teaching/learning scenarios
• Analysis of current trends and developments in medical education and their application to program development
• Advising and supporting faculty on curriculum and higher education pedagogy issues
• Promotion of interprofessional teaching and learning concepts in the healthcare sector
• Participation in quality assurance, evaluation, and accreditation processes, as well as in the development of competency-based assessment formats 
• Scientific oversight of changes to the degree program
• Data collection and analysis for existing and in-house research projects using qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
• Publication of international articles within the framework of research projects
• Integration of research findings into degree program and curriculum development
• Development of data-driven approaches to curriculum analysis and enhancement
• Active participation in the strategic development of academic programs and teaching

Your Profile:

Professional Qualifications

• Completed academic degree in the field of health sciences (e.g., medicine or psychology) or equivalent
• Ideally, additional qualifications in the field of medical education or higher education pedagogy (e.g., Master of Medical Education)
• Experience in curriculum, degree program, or institutional development
• Knowledge of modern higher education pedagogy, medical pedagogy, and competency-based teaching and learning concepts 
• Experience in the design, management, and implementation of complex development and change processes
• Knowledge of quality assurance, evaluation, and accreditation procedures
• Proficiency in using digital applications and collaborative tools
• Excellent written and spoken German
• Good written and spoken English skills

Personal Skills & Additional Qualifications

• Interest in digital teaching and learning formats as well as innovative developments in the field of higher education and medical education
• A structured, analytical, and independent work style, strong organizational skills, and the ability to effectively manage priorities and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication skills, consulting expertise, and a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration
• Initiative, creativity, and a strong focus on implementation
• Strategic and conceptual thinking
• Openness to innovation and new teaching and learning approaches
• Interest in actively advancing modern higher education

Your Benefits:

• A position of responsibility with plenty of creative freedom
• Self-directed and flexible work (based on our core working hours) in a supportive work environment
• Discounted “Deutschlandticket” as a job ticket; BusinessBike (for permanent employees)
• 28 days of vacation (increased based on length of service) plus additional days off for Christmas and New Year’s Eve
• Attractive compensation commensurate with your qualifications and professional experience 
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development to support both your professional and personal growth
• Digital health platform (WorkLifePortal) with free company-sponsored offerings, a variety of workouts, recipes, and tips for individual health promotion
• Occupational health services, including preventive medical checkups

Your next career step starts now!

Please submit your application materials via our online application portal. To do so, please use the “Apply” button on the right or below the job posting. Please understand that we can only consider applications submitted through the specified application channel.

For further information about the position, please contact:
PD Dr. Lars Allolio-Näcke, Research Assistant in Higher Education Pedagogy/Curriculum Development
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Company description

The Brandenburg Medical University (MHB) is a state-recognized university operated by local municipalities, with a special focus on practice-oriented teaching, innovative research, and the training of the next generation of physicians and psychologists. Working closely with our affiliated hospitals, we combine scientific excellence with modern patient care and are actively shaping the future of medicine in Brandenburg and beyond!

Contact

Mandy Dannewitzsch
E-Mail: Stellenausschreibung@mhb-fontane.de
Phone: +49 3391 39-14005

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Location

https://www.mhb-fontane.de/de/

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