PhD position (all genders) in AI for biomedical data analysisFull PhD

Main tasks

You will join the Institute of Medical Systems Biology and the bAIome Center for Biomedical AI ( baiome.org ) to complement our lively and enthusiastic team of machine learning and data analysis experts. The main tasks include the analysis of complex biomedical data using modern AI methods, as well as the development of novel machine and deep learning algorithms to understand, predict, and treat diseases. You will work with multimodal biomedical datasets including omics, imaging, and patient data and apply cutting-edge AI models such as graph neural networks, transformer architectures, or diffusion models. In close collaboration with clinical partners, you will translate your research into practical, translationally relevant applications, contributing to advances in personalized medicine.

This position is for a limited period of three years as part of a third-party funded project and to be filled with 65 % of the regular weekly working hours.

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in computer science, bioinformatics or related fields
• Solid understanding of machine and deep learning and relevant frameworks (e.g. Pytorch or Tensorflow, Keras, scikit-learn, OpenCV)
• Proficiency in Python, Linux and HPC environments
• Good communication skills to interact with collaborators ranging from machine learning researchers to pathologists or medical students
• Knowledge of biology and medicine is a plus
• Highly motivated with an interest to work in an interdisciplinary team spanning machine learning, bioinformatics, and medicine
• Strong English language skills to communicate and collaborate in our diverse work environment

Immunity status

Please note that employment is contingent upon proof of immunization or immunity against the measles virus, in accordance with applicable legal and medical requirements. Documentation (e.g., vaccination certificate) must be provided before employment begins.

Our Offer

• Attractive compensation according to TVöD/VKA
• Secure employment with meaningful work and respectful collaboration
• Comprehensive onboarding and open knowledge exchange within the team
• Extensive training and further education programs at our UKE Academy for Education and Careers
• Opportunities to contribute to our “UKE INside” personnel policy through cross-professional and cross-hierarchical projects
• Sustainable travel: subsidies for the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket, and Dr. Bike bicycle service
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperation on childcare, free vacation childcare, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Excellent health, wellness, and sports programs
• A wide range of dining options in our staff restaurant, with additional choices available at the “Health Kitchen” cafés, bistros, and an on-site supermarket

Contact

Contact to the department

Prof. Dr. Stefan Bonn

s.bonn at uke.de

Recruiting contact

Recruiting Team

+49 (0) 40 7410-52599

About us

We live diversity and value variety

We offer a work environment that provides equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, ethnic and social origin, or religion. This is confirmed by our accession to the Charter of Diversity. We explicitly aim to increase the proportion of women in management positions, especially among scientific personnel in research and teaching. Women with equal qualifications will be given priority. The same applies in the case of under-representation of one gender in the advertised area. Persons with severe disabilities with equal aptitude, competence, and professional performance will be given priority.

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