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The Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS is one of the oldest epidemiological research institutes in Germany. With more than 200 employees, BIPS is focused on researching and developing preventive measures for non-communicable diseases. We work interdisciplinarily to develop scientifically-based approaches to disease prevention and health promotion. BIPS maintains close partnerships with renowned universities both in Germany and abroad to tackle global health issues.

The research group "Implementation Research and Mental Health" at BIPS is nested within the Department of Prevention and Evaluation and focuses specifically on the development and implementation of brief psychological interventions for anxiety disorders, depression, and alcohol misuse. Their focus is on vulnerable population groups including conflict-affected populations. The research group consists of epidemiologists and social scientists focusing on public health and policy measures to develop innovative solutions to close the global mental health care gap.

For our project HOME, we are looking for a committed research fellow who joins our team on 1 October 2025. HOME aims to improve psycho-social care of refugees in Germany. The ultimate goal of HOME is to establish a new care structure through the implementation of a transdiagnostic intervention by the World Health Organization (Problem Management Plus/PM+) in the state of Bremen. Project HOME is funded by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees for a duration of 3 years.

Main activities and responsibilities

• Scientific coordination of the project HOME which aims to evaluate and maintain the implementation of PM+ for refugees in Bremen. You will be responsible for planning the situational analysis, supporting the training of lay health care providers in PM+, leading the scientific evaluation of the implementation, and overseeing any adjustments to the implementation of PM+ through the delivery of implementation strategies.
• Conducting qualitative interviews for several interim process evaluations and leading their analysis.
• Conducting participatory research methods such as Photo-Voice and utilizing insights for the evaluation of the implementation.
• Collaborating cooperatively with non-governmental organizations and partners in Bremen and nationwide to establish structures that sustainably contribute to community-based psycho-social care of marginalized groups.
• Developing a national implementation plan for the sustainable implementation of PM+ in Germany, which enables access to community-based psycho-social care for marginalized groups.
• Independently writing scientific publications and policy briefs.
• Contributing your own ideas for further research questions (within or related to project HOME) and leading their execution.
• Supporting the development and drafting of additional scientific proposals.