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

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Helmholtz Munich is seeking postdoctoral researchers in Computational Health to develop AI-powered solutions for health and disease. The role offers unique access to clinical data and a dynamic research environment, aiming to improve health outcomes through innovative computational methods.

Leistungen

30 days annual leave

Flexi days

Support with relocation and integration

Qualifikationen

• PhD in relevant field required.
• Applied experience with machine/deep learning methods.
• Interest in interdisciplinary research.

Aufgaben

• Conduct independent and collaborative research.
• Contribute to publications and grant writing.
• Support supervision of students and junior researchers.

Kenntnisse

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Data Analysis

Statistical Genetics

Ausbildung

PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Applied Mathematics

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 24 Jun 2025 - 21:59 (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

Job description:Postdoc positions in Computational Health (f/m/x)

102675

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.

The

Computational Health Center (CHC)

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.

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
• Statistical genetics, single-cell genomics, virtual cell models
• Graph-based neural networks, optimal transport
• Biomedical imaging, deep learning, virtual reality, AI-driven image analysis
• 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."

• 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:

• Statement of motivation
• References (if available)
• List of publications with highlighting the top 3 publications
• CV
• Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
• Statement of motivation
• References (if available)
• List of publications with highlighting the top 3 publications

24.06.2025

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.