PhD (f/m/d) in Psychometrics and Quality of Life Quantification

Overview

The University Medical Center Mannheim stands for quality-assured, university-based maximum care and is one of the largest medical institutions and research centers in the region. With the Medical Faculty Mannheim within Heidelberg University that is rich in tradition, and the University Hospital Mannheim, we unite two strong partners. Every year, we offer a wide range of state-of- the-art diagnostics and therapeutic procedures to around 52,000 inpatients and day patients and 212,000 outpatients. In 30 specialist clinics and institutes, 5,000 employees are equally committed to patient care, research and teaching.

The Department of Ophthalmology is seeking, as soon as possible, with a 3-year fixed-term contract and the possibility of extension a

PhD (f/m/d) in Psychometrics and Quality of Life Quantification

Responsibilities

• Implemeting modern test theory, i.e. item response theory, models to assess psychometric performance of existing tools
• (Co-) development of solutions for better measurement, i.e. more precise and/or better tailored to patient experience
• Close cooperation with ophthalmology researchers/physicians
• Regular reporting, data curation, data analysis an quality management
• Preparation of scientific publications and validation, collaboration on third-party funding applications

Qualifications

• Completed degree (diploma, master's) in psychology, sociology or comparable training
• Knowledge of test theory, psychometrics and the respective software implementations
• In-depth knowledge of scientific operations, including data collection, data management, and statistical analysis methods
• Very good written and spoken German and English language skills
• Dynamic, highly organized and creative personality, Proactive and independent work manner
• A job with a high level of responsibility and a varied range of tasks
• An open-minded and motivated team
• Offers to support the compatibility of family and career
• Support for your personal and professional development through Heidelberg University's internal educational program

This position can generally be split.Salaryin accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federal States (TV- L)

Pension scheme for the public service (VBL)

We stand for equal opportunities. Severely disabled persons are given priority in the case of equal suitability.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Robert P. Finger, phone 0621/383 - 6981.

If you have any technical questions, please contact Jasmin Kaufmann ( ), phone 0621/383 - 6981.

Application deadline: April 30th 2026; Reference: 889-084