1 FULL-TIME PROFESSORSHIP (100%) IN THE INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S PROGRAM “DIGITAL HEALTH” with the option to assume the role of program leader

18 Jun 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Health Innovation University of Applied Sciences

Department

Health Sciences

Research Field

Medical sciences » Health sciences

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Positions

Postdoc Positions

Application Deadline

16 Jul 2026 - 18:00 (Europe/Berlin)

Country

Germany

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

39

Offer Starting Date

18 Jun 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

At a Glance

Where:                Health Innovation University of Applied Sciences

Location:             Brebacher Weg 15, Building 2, 12683 Berlin

Starting:              winter semester 2026; initially a fixed-term position for 2 years (with the prospect of a permanent position)

Scope:                  Full-time, 39 hours per week

The Health Innovation University of Applied Sciences is the new name of the IB University of Health and Social Sciences. The HIU is a private, state-recognized university based in Berlin with additional study centers in Hamburg, Munich, and Stuttgart. As part of the Global Education Network Group, new opportunities are emerging not only for students but also for staff, both nationally and internationally. 

We are a forward-thinking university of applied sciences for health, where innovation, technology, and student-centered teaching meet the long-standing quality of German academic education and genuine medical expertise. 

We are looking for you for our Berlin study center. The position is available immediately and is initially limited to 2 years, though we aim for permanent employment. 

 

Your responsibilities:

• Representing the department in teaching (18 SWS for full-time positions) and research in English
• Advising international students in close collaboration with the International Office
• Supervising students’ theses and, where applicable, internship phases
• Advising prospective students and conducting informational and admissions interviews
• Establishing and maintaining collaborations and professional networks
• Actively shaping opportunities for collaboration with the institutions of the Health Campus at ukb (e.V.)
• Participating in university committees
• Conducting research and publication activities and representing the university within the scientific community
• Securing external funding and contributing to the university’s research profile
• Teaching in related degree programs at the university, where required
• Willingness to travel to other study centers due to the university’s decentralized structure

 

Your responsibilities:

Upon assuming the role of program leader, you will additionally be responsible for:

• The continuous academic and curricular development of the program in line with current developments, research, publications, and trends in academia, professional practice, and society
• Representing the program within the academic community
• Supporting program accreditation processes in cooperation with the university’s “QM and Accreditations” unit
• Coordinating academic and organizational aspects of the program

 

Your Profile:

You demonstrate excellent academic quality in teaching and research 

• Relevant university degree in health sciences, public health, health economics, or a related health profession
• Completed doctorate
• Expertise and professional experience in at least one area of digital health applications, such as telemedicine, teletherapy, artificial intelligence, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), robotics, or health-related applications/apps
• At least 5 years of professional experience (fully documented), including at least 3 years outside the higher education sector (in accordance with the appointment requirements for professorships pursuant to § 100(1) BerlHG)
• Proven pedagogical aptitude demonstrated through teaching experience at a higher education institution
• Demonstrated scholarly expertise through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
• Experience in research projects and acquisition of external funding is desirable
• Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Experience in the use of digital learning technologies in higher education teaching is desirable
• Excellent command of English, demonstrated through teaching experience, academic work in English, international publications, or equivalent professional experience; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree completed in English
• Instruction is conducted in English; candidates without German language proficiency are expected to demonstrate willingness to gradually acquire basic German language skills
• Interest and enthusiasm for educating and supporting young people

 

For the role of program leader, business-level proficiency in both written and spoken German and English is required.

 

What we offer:

• The opportunity to advocate for student and social issues in a prominent position with significant autonomy at the Health Campus at ukb
• A diverse and international environment, as well as a family-friendly and varied workplace with flexible working hours
• 30 days of annual leave (based on a 5-day workweek)
• Employee benefits program
• A collaborative management culture with short decision-making processes
• Opportunities for professional development
• A responsible and varied role within a private university
• A supportive, dedicated, and collegial team within an open organizational culture

Applications from persons with disabilities are expressly welcome. We actively promote equal treatment of all employees and therefore welcome applications regardless of gender, age, ethnic or social origin, disability, religion, ideology, sexual orientation, or identity.

We look forward to receiving your application with *complete application materials, including your salary expectations and your earliest possible start date. To facilitate the processing of your application, please include the following reference number: BV_B_DH_engl_100.

 

*The complete application materials include:

• Curriculum vitae in tabular format
• List of publications and, where applicable, evidence of special artistic aptitude
• Teaching and research statement
• Proof of employment for professional activities within higher education and outside academia (§ 100 Abs. 1 Nr. 4 b BerlHG)
• For non-university employment as a salaried employee, proof that the employment amounted to at least 50% of standard full-time working hours
• In cases of self-employment, proof that the generated income was sufficient to cover living expenses (e.g., certificate or confirmation from the tax office)
• University transcripts and doctoral degree certificates, as well as habilitation certificates where applicable
• Certified translations for certificates not issued in German or English

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Requirements

Research Field

Medical sciences » Health sciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Relevant university degree in health sciences, public health, health economics, or a related health profession
• Completed doctorate
• Expertise and professional experience in at least one area of digital health applications, such as telemedicine, teletherapy, artificial intelligence, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), robotics, or health-related applications/apps
• At least 5 years of professional experience (fully documented), including at least 3 years outside the higher education sector (in accordance with the appointment requirements for professorships pursuant to § 100(1) BerlHG)
• Proven pedagogical aptitude demonstrated through teaching experience at a higher education institution
• Demonstrated scholarly expertise through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
• Experience in research projects and acquisition of external funding is desirable
• Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Experience in the use of digital learning technologies in higher education teaching is desirable
• Excellent command of English, demonstrated through teaching experience, academic work in English, international publications, or equivalent professional experience; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree completed in English
• Instruction is conducted in English; candidates without German language proficiency are expected to demonstrate willingness to gradually acquire basic German language skills
• Interest and enthusiasm for educating and supporting young people

Specific Requirements

For the role of program leader, business-level proficiency in both written and spoken German and English is required.
We look forward to receiving your application with *complete application materials, including your salary expectations and your earliest possible start date. To facilitate the processing of your application, please include the following reference number: BV_B_DH_engl_100.

*The complete application materials include:

• Curriculum vitae in tabular format
• List of publications and, where applicable, evidence of special artistic aptitude
• Teaching and research statement
• Proof of employment for professional activities within higher education and outside academia (§ 100 Abs. 1 Nr. 4 b BerlHG)
• For non-university employment as a salaried employee, proof that the employment amounted to at least 50% of standard full-time working hours
• In cases of self-employment, proof that the generated income was sufficient to cover living expenses (e.g., certificate or confirmation from the tax office)
• University transcripts and doctoral degree certificates, as well as habilitation certificates where applicable
• Certified translations for certificates not issued in German or English

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

GERMAN

Level

Good

Research Field

Medical sciences » Health sciences

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

• The opportunity to advocate for student and social issues in a prominent position with significant autonomy at the Health Campus at ukb
• A diverse and international environment, as well as a family-friendly and varied workplace with flexible working hours
• 30 days of annual leave (based on a 5-day workweek)
• Employee benefits program
• A collaborative management culture with short decision-making processes
• Opportunities for professional development
• A responsible and varied role within a private university
• A supportive, dedicated, and collegial team within an open organizational culture

Website for additional job details

https://www.hi-university.de/en/about/careers/positions/digital-health-professo…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Health Innovation University of Applied Sciences

Country

Germany

State/Province

Berlin

City

Berlin

Postal Code

12683

Street

Brebacher Weg 15, Haus 2

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

Berlin

City

Berlin

Website

https://www.hi-university.de

Street

Brebacher Weg 15, Haus 2

Postal Code

12683

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