Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) | Germany | 22xxx, 21xxx, 20xxx Hamburg | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible | Published since: 12.08.2026 on stepstone.de
Research Assistant - Dysphagia Research (m/f/d)
We are the Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) – and stand for excellent competence in research, teaching and comprehensive healthcare in our clinics. Our around 16,100 employees are once again striving to make the world a bit healthier with their contribution. It is our claim to be one of the leading university clinics – and at the same time the best employer in our industry. In the UKE, we firmly believe that successful and fulfilling work should be in line with the personal needs and individual life plans of the employees. And as different as these are, our range of individual solutions is as diverse. Welcome to the UKE. .
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The research project DysphAISENS is funded by the BMFTR and conducted at the University Dysphagie Center of the Clinic for Hearing, Voting and Linguistic Medicine. The aim of the project is to develop a multimodal sensor system for automated detection and classification of swallowing disorders (dysphagy) using methods of machine learning. The working group has many years of expertise in dysphagia research, in particular in neurological diseases, and in carrying out the flexible-endoscopic swallowing examination (FEES). In addition, you will participate in further research projects of the clinic; a regular scientific meeting of the working group also offers room for technical exchange and the joint development of scientific questions and projects. Substantial preparatory work has already been published internationally. Your tasks: Data collection, management, preparation and statistical analysis Support for students:inside Coordination of clinical tasks in the project consortium and cooperation with the partners: Accompanying the FEES and VFS by study protocol Evaluation of scientific publications Participation in international scientific publications and congress contributions Participation in the application for follow-up projects This position is limited until 31.12.2028 for third-party funding and is to be filled in part-time with 30.5 hours/where.
At least well completed scientific master's degree in logopedia/language therapy or comparable qualification (enabled admission to doctoral studies) At least 2 years of professional experience, ideally in the field of dysphagia and/or neurological diseases Knowledge of quantitative scientific methods Secure use of a statistical software package (R or SPSS) Very good MS Office knowledge Empathic treatment with patients: High level of independent planning and creative own initiative Interprofessional team skills Very good English skills in word and writing
Working in a varied, interdisciplinary BMFTR-funded research project Promotion of your doctorate as part of the job Structured PhD Program at the Medical Faculty of the University of Hamburg Fair and transparent remuneration according to our contract TVöD/VKA (€63,600 - € 91,100) taking into account qualifications and professional experience. The salary is a full-time job with 38.5 hours per week. The amounts mentioned are indicative and do not constitute a remuneration promise. Targeted and individual development at technical and project level is given, so we offer a long-term perspective in a meaningful environment Extensive training programmes at our UKE Academy for Education and Career Possibilities to co-define our personal policy ''UKE INside'' in projects across groups and hierarchies Continuing on the road: grants to the German-land ticket as a job ticket and Dr. Bike bicycle service Excellent health, prevention and sports Family-friendly working environment: cooperation on childcare, free holidays, advice on employees with dependent family members Economie and social cohesion, economic and social cohesion Structured integration and open knowledge exchange in the team Our staff restaurant offers a rich selection of culinary offerings; further offers are available in the “Health Kitchen” cafés and Bistros and in a supermarket directly on the premises
Location
![]() | Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) | |
| 20457 Hamburg | ||
| Germany |
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