The School of Life and Health Sciences in Frankfurt comprises the Department of Health Sciences and the Department of Life Sciences, offering innovative academic programs that prepare graduates for careers in healthcare, biomedical research, and the life sciences.

The Department of Health Sciences currently offers programs in Physiotherapy and Nutrition and Dietetics. These programs are designed to equip students with the scientific knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies required to succeed in today’s evolving healthcare environment. Through a combination of academic study and hands-on training, students are prepared to promote health, improve quality of life, and contribute to patient care across diverse settings.

The Department of Health Sciences, School of Life & Health Sciences currently seeks to recruit qualified Scientific Collaborators or Special Scientists for its Frankfurt Campus, Germany, in the following disciplines:

• Physiology and Kinesiology
• Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Surgery

Duties and responsibilities:

• Follows the learning and teaching processes as directed by the decisions of the University’s Council

• Follows the academic learning model set by the University and delivers the curriculum accordingly

• Supports students in their education at the University

• Uses medical technology and simulation programs to facilitate learning and educational activities

• Collaborates with other University departments that have an impact on students’ learning experience and curriculum implementation

Qualifications required:

• Doctorate degree (PhD in the relevant field, for Scientific Collaborators)
• Master degree (MSc in the relevant filed, for Special Scientist)
• Technology oriented
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Fluency in English
• Very good interpersonal skills
• Global mindset
• Student Oriented
• Innovative
• Team Oriented
• Emotionally Intelligent

Applications should include the following documents:

• Letter of interest for the respective discipline
• Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of qualifications

Deadline for applications: Friday, November 13, 2026.

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