Niklas Nutsch

Niklas Nutsch is a scientific Assistant and doctoral student at the Department of Population Medicine and Health Services Research (Working Group 2) within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Bielefeld University. He has been working at the university since October 2021, conducting research on mental health of asylum seekers and refugees while contributing to the Master of Public Health program through teaching activities.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (2017) - completed through a dual course of study as a state-certified nurse at ZAB (Zentrale Akademie fürberufe im gesundheits GmbH) in Gütersloh and Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences
• Master's degree in Public Health (2019) - Bielefeld University

Niklas Nutsch's research primarily focuses on the intersection of mental health and migration studies. His doctoral research examines how social determinants and post-migration factors affect the mental health of asylum seekers and refugees. He has developed expertise in quantitative research methods and data analysis using Stata, which informs his approach to generating evidence that can directly impact health policies and services. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in public health, particularly for marginalized populations.

Current Research Focus Areas:

• Public mental health
• Social determinants of health
• Health of forced migrants
• Health inequalities
• Health policies and services

Nutsch is actively involved in teaching within the Master of Public Health program at Bielefeld University. His teaching emphasizes quantitative research methods and data analysis, reflecting his methodological expertise. His research approach aims to generate practical and policy-oriented evidence that can directly inform healthcare services for vulnerable populations, particularly forced migrants and other marginalized groups.

Based at office UHG S5-215, Nutsch works within the research ecosystem of Bielefeld University, which emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across its strategic research areas including 'The Changing World' that focuses on social dynamics and institutions.