Health AI Fellows (f/m/x)

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research center in Germany seeks early-career researchers for the Health AI Fellows Program. This postdoctoral fellowship offers the chance to develop and lead independent research in computational biomedicine and health-related AI. Candidates should possess a PhD or be nearing completion in a relevant field, with a strong interest in applying computational methods. The position includes generous support, and opportunities for collaboration in a vibrant research environment.

Leistungen

Generous support including travel funding

Access to high-performance computing resources

Mentoring by senior researchers

30 days annual leave

Sports and health initiatives support

Qualifikationen

• Completed or near completion of a PhD in a quantitative field.
• Interest in health-related computational methods.
• Experience in AI/ML methods is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Design and execute an independent research project in health AI.
• Collaborate with partners within and outside Munich.
• Publish high-impact research findings.
• Develop software and IP for clinical applications.

Kenntnisse

Strong interest in applying computational methods to biomedical or health-related problems

Demonstrated creativity

Independence

Scientific excellence

Experience with large-scale data, modeling, or AI/ML methods

Ausbildung

PhD in computational sciences, computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, statistics, or related fields

Jobbeschreibung

Area of research

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Job Description

Health AI Fellows (f/m/x) 102865

Full time / 39 hrs/week

Neuherberg near Munich

Partial Home Office possible

About Helmholtz Munich

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.

Program Overview

Helmholtz Munich invites outstanding early-career researchers (f/m/x) to apply for the Health AI Fellows (HAIF) Program, a unique postdoctoral fellowship designed to provide exceptional independence and resources for advancing computational biomedicine and health‑related AI.

As a HAIF Fellow at our Computational Health Center (CHC), you will develop and lead an independent research program at the interface of computation, biomedicine, and AI. You will have the freedom to conceive and pursue innovative research directions, leveraging CHC’s computational infrastructure, scientific platforms, and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute an independent research project advancing computational, statistical, or AI‑driven approaches to health and disease
• Collaborate independently with computational, biological, or clinical partners within Munich and internationally
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary research culture at Helmholtz Munich
• Publish high‑impact publications
• Develop software and IP with translational potential for clinical or commercial application

Qualifications

• PhD (completed or near completion) in computational sciences, computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, statistics, or related quantitative fields
• Strong interest in applying computational methods to biomedical or health‑related problems
• Demonstrated creativity, independence, and scientific excellence
• Experience working with large‑scale data, modeling, or AI/ML methods is an advantage

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 position has an (initial) fixed term of 2 years but may be extended under certain circumstances.

Offer

• Generous support including travel funding, open access publication budget, access to high‑performance computing resources, funding for a student assistant (over entire contract period)
• Mentoring by two senior researchers
• Access to Helmholtz Munich’s core facilities and technology platforms
• Support in securing third‑party funding
• A vibrant, interdisciplinary, and collaborative research environment

Benefits

• Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
• Scientific Resources: State‑of‑the‑art infrastructure 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
• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives

Application

Interested in applying? If you have any questions, feel free to contact Fr. Dr. Anna Sacher, [phone], who will be happy to help.

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

Mentor Selection Requirement

As part of your application, please select two CHC Principal Investigators whom you propose as your primary mentors for the fellowship. Alternatively, applicants may select one CHC PI and one external mentor (e.g., from university, or industry/start‑up). Please include a brief justification for your mentor choices in your application materials.

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

• Research statement (2–3 pages) outlining your proposed project
• Names of two proposed mentors
• List of publications
• Contact details for at least two referees
• Curriculum Vitae

18.01.2026

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

Helmholtz Munich
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
Institute of Computational Biology
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Neuherberg

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.