Postdoc positions in Computational Health (f/m/x)

102675

Full time
39 hrs./week

Neuherberg near Munich

Partial Home Office possible

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

The Computational Health Center (CHC) (https://www.helmholtz-munich.de/en/computational-health-center) at Helmholtz Munich develops novel computational tools powered by AI to accelerate discovery and translation in human health and disease.

The CHC has 9 open positions in its postdoctoral program . The program offers a rare opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of machine learning and health sciences, with unique access to experimental and clinical data. Embedded in Munich’s thriving AI landscape, fellows benefit from world-class facilities, interdisciplinary collaboration, career development events, networking initiatives, industry placements, and research stays.

Your tasks

Candidates are expected to conduct independent and collaborative research, contribute to publications and grant writing, and support the supervision of students and junior researchers in one the following research areas:

• Computational oncology
• AI drug discovery
• Statistical genetics, single-cell genomics, virtual cell models
• Graph-based neural networks, optimal transport
• Biomedical imaging, deep learning, virtual reality, AI-driven image analysis
• Agentic systems, large language models
• Generative AI, probabilistic models
• Representation learning, self-supervised learning, foundation models
• Data analysis, non-linear statistics, knowledge management

Your profile

• PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Applied Mathematics or related field
• Interest in interdisciplinary research
• Applied experience with machine/deep learning methods
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a dynamic environment
• Strong interest in medical and/or biological questions

If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The positions are for a fixed term of 2 years.

Prof. Dr. Dr. Fabian Theis,Director Computational Health Center:

"With AI we can imagine a future where diagnosing and treating diseases is more affordable, widely available, and thus more democratic."

Benefits

• Career Development Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
• International Staff Service Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
• Personal Development Comprehensive in-house training and development opportunities
• Scientific Resources State-of-the-art infrastructure and Core Facilities
• Family Support On-site kindergarten, holiday care, care for the elderly
• Health Promotion Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Julia Schlehe (julia.schlehe@helmholtz-munich.de) or Mara Kieke (mara.kieke@helmholtz-munich.de), who will be happy to help.

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