AI Scientist (f/m/x) – Virtual Tissue Staining & Cancer Diagnostics

Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research center in Germany is seeking a highly motivated AI Scientist to develop AI-driven virtual staining pipelines for cancer tissue analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, strong skills in machine learning and programming, as well as familiarity with image analysis and generative models. This position offers opportunities for career development, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive environment. Apply now to be part of innovative research aimed at improving health in society.

Leistungen

Career Development programs

30 days annual leave plus public holidays

International Staff Service

Qualifikationen

• Experience in machine learning for imaging, ideally in biomedical or histopathological contexts.
• Familiarity with generative models or virtual staining concepts.
• Understanding of microscopy, image analysis, and biological data.

Aufgaben

• Develop AI-driven virtual staining pipelines for cancer tissue analysis.
• Design and train generative AI models for realistic virtual stains.

Kenntnisse

Machine learning

Programming skills

Deep learning frameworks

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Generative models

Microscopy

Image analysis

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt Research Field Medical sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country Germany Application Deadline 27 Feb 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Full time
39 hrs./week

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.

Your major goal is to accelerate biomedical research by developing and combining enabling technologies. Our major research fields are AI-based organ mapping, Tissue engineering and Precision medicine in cancer treatments. Sophisticated technologies such as 3D tissue imaging, molecular profiling are combined with AI tools to decode the complexity of tissues and shed light into cancer biology. Our interdisciplinary team — comprising biologists, engineers, computer scientists, and medical researchers — develops next-generation computational models to interpret complex biomedical data across multiple scales. Our innovations in tissue clearing, 3D microscopy, and AI-driven pathology have been featured in leading journals (Nature Methods, Nature Neuroscience, Cell, Nature Biotechnology) and major media (The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Süddeutsche Zeitung).

We are seeking a highly motivated AI Scientist (best: Computational Pathologist / Machine Learning Scientist for Digital Pathology) (f/m/x) to join our efforts in developing AI-driven virtual staining pipelines for cancer tissue analysis.

• Developing AI-driven virtual staining pipelines for cancer tissue analysis
• Design and train generative AI models that transform unlabeled or 3D tissue images into realistic virtual stains (e.g. synthetic H&E or biomarker maps)

Your profile

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Experience in machine learning for imaging, ideally in biomedical or histopathological contexts
• Strong programming skills and deep learning frameworks
• Familiarity with generative models (e.g., diffusion, GANs, autoencoders) or virtual staining concepts
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills in an international environment
• Understanding of microscopy, image analysis, and biological data (H&E, immunostaining, omics integration)
• Experience with 3D networks, transformer architectures, or self-supervised learning

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). This position is for a fixed term until 30.09.2026.

Managing Director Mike Frieser: „We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“

Get to know us

• Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
• Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities
• Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
• International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany

Our recruiting is decentralized - your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.

More information about our application process

Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:

• CV
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• Contact details for at least two referees

If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree.

Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich

Our commitment

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.