NAKO e.V | Germany | 6xxx Heidelberg | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible / Full time / Home office | Published since: 21.05.2026 on stepstone.de
Scientific Project Manager (m/f/d)
The NAKO Health Study is an interdisciplinary research project of 26 institutions – universities, Helmholtz Centres, Leibniz Institutes and other organisations to jointly carry out the largest epidemiological, prospective long-term study in Germany. In the NAKO, 205,000 people are re-examined over a period of more than 15 years and questioned about their habits in order to further clarify the development of common diseases such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, depression and infectious diseases. The data obtained are intended to demonstrate improved possibilities for early detection and ways of effective prevention. In order to strengthen the scientific project management of the NAKO health study, we are looking for a full-time scientific project manager* in our office in Heidelberg. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Supporting the Management Board in the further development and scientific coordination of the project, in the implementation of the study objectives and in monitoring the data collection and the progress of the project to achieve the study objectives in the study centres and central institutions; Creation of concepts for further survey steps, adaptation of survey instruments and questionnaire development; support of expert groups and scientific cooperation partners of NAKO; participation in scientific project monitoring and the preparation of scientific reports; preparation of results presentations and participation in the preparation of scientific applications and assessment documents; reporting to the Executive Board; Scientific and content cooperation and interface function on project communication, reporting and finance; Support for additional projects and their involvement in the NAKO.
completed university studies, for example in medicine, psychology, biology or empirical social research, health sciences (e.g. Master of Science in the field of epidemiology / Public Health or comparable experiences); Multiannual experience in carrying out and coordinating epidemiological studies is desirable; experience in the scientific application for funding is desirable; Very good knowledge of methods of project management; expressed ability to coordinate, prioritise and, where appropriate, to cope with time pressure, a variety of tasks and issues; High level of initiative, reliability, organisational skills and communication skills in an interdisciplinary environment; joy in working in the team and coordination of projects; willingness to travel, about 2-3/year; Finded English knowledge in word and writing.
responsible activity and a diverse range of tasks; independent work in a versatile and interesting field of work in a dedicated, interdisciplinary team; pay according to TV-L up to pay group 13; The place shall be terminated until 30 April 2028; It is possible to occupy the place in parttime; flexible working time models with the possibility of mobile work; grant to the job ticket; occupational pension provision; participation in the largest epidemiological health study in Germany; Exciting challenges in a lively research environment with renowned scientists. .
Location
![]() | NAKO e.V | |
| 69123 Heidelberg | ||
| Germany |
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