PostDoc Researcher Nursing and Health Policy Implementation (f/m/d)

Veröffentlicht am: 13.02.2026

PostDoc Researcher Nursing and Health Policy Implementation (f/m/d)

Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Tübingen

Bewerbungsfrist: 11.03.2026
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Tasks

• Addressing the research gap between nursing practice and political debates on the nursing profession, its regulatory framework, and the implementation of policy measures, including political and policy communication
• Develop own research agenda at the intersection of nursing science, health services research and social / political sciences applying diverse methods (e.g. interviews, surveys, secondary data analyses, discourse network analysis)
• Expected are internationally visible peer-reviewed publications, active participation in the preparation of third-party funding proposals, and involvement in the potential application of a graduate school
• The position includes a teaching obligation at the Institute of Health Sciences, preferably with a focus on mixed and quantitative methods and the interface between social and nursing sciences (nursing policy)

Profile

• PhD in health sciences, nursing science, social sciences, public health or a related field
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with quantitative and / or qualitative methods; programming skills are an asset
• International publication record and, preferably, demonstrated experience in third-party funding acquisition
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, German language skills are desirable
• Interest in or openness to learning implementation science and health services research

Benefits

The opportunity for further academic qualification (Habilitation) is offered and strongly supported
Modern Environment

• Innovative university hospital
• State-of-the-art technology
• World-class international research
• Excellent career prospects

Career & Development

• Structured onboarding
• In-house academy
• Diverse training opportunities
• Targeted career development

Equal Opportunities & Diversity

• Active promotion of equality
• Internal committees as a point of contact
• Network for conflict resolution

Internationality

• Cultural & generational diversity
• Support through language courses
• Integration programmes (nursing)

Research

• Cutting-edge research at the highest level
• Support from PhD to professorship

Cooperation

• Mission statement, priciples of leadership and cooperation
• Employee & management consulting
• Employee representation
• Events, e.g., after work parties, summerparty

Contact for questions
Prof. Dr. Sabine Valenta
07071 29-88865
Online application to
Prof. Dr. Sabine Valenta
Index number: 7265
Applicants are requested to submit their application materials as a single compiled PDF file. The application must include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae, including a complete list of publications
• A brief outline of research ideas (1-2 pages)
• A writing sample (preferably a single- or first-authored publication)
• Copies of relevant academic certificates

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