Journalist in Residence 2027

• The Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS) is inviting applications from experienced freelance and staff science journalists for its 2027 Journalist in Residence program in Heidelberg, Germany.
• The program offers journalists the opportunity to spend three to six months engaging with HITS scientists, exploring research areas of interest and deepening their technical knowledge.
• The residency is open to journalists focusing on natural science, mathematics, computer science and technology.
• About HITS
• The Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS) is a private, non-profit basic research institute where approximately 150 scientists from more than 30 countries work across 11 research groups.
• Research is conducted along three main topical threads:
• Complex simulations across scales
• Data structuring and analysis
• Enabling software and tools
• Research fields range from molecular biology to statistics and astrophysics, with interdisciplinarity being an important characteristic of the institute.
• HITS is located in Heidelberg, Germany , a city known for its university and research institutions.
• Since 2012, fourteen journalists from countries including the United States, Canada, Spain, Germany, Australia and India have participated in the Journalist in Residence program.
• About the Journalist in Residence Program
• The HITS Journalist in Residence program is designed for experienced journalists who want to familiarize themselves with new areas of research and gain a deeper understanding of research methods and data-driven science.
• The program also aims to encourage dialogue between journalists and researchers. Through regular contact with scientists, participants can gain insight into how research works and how researchers approach scientific questions.
• Journalists are not expected to publish anything related to HITS in return. Instead, the program supports free and independent journalism.

Job Summary

• Employer: The Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS)
• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
• Category: Journalism
• Salary: €6,000 per month
• Closing Date: 2026-10-15

Key Responsibilities

• Mutual exchange with researchers at HITS.
• A public talk about science journalism or science communication.
• An internal seminar about science journalism or science communication.
• Research for potential projects or publications.

Requirements

• Have at least five years of experience.
• Focus on natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, technology or related areas.
• Work in print, online media, radio or television.
• Have a good command of written and spoken English.
• Have basic knowledge of German, which is recommended but not mandatory.

Salary

€6,000 per month

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: h-its.org