Junior Research Groups (m/f/d) AI in Health and Infection Biology

Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading German research center is inviting applications for the position of Junior Research Group Leader in the HUMAN program. This role focuses on advancing AI-driven mechanistic modeling and computational network sciences to address infection biology. Candidates should possess a PhD and expertise in AI applications in health research. The position offers collaboration in a vibrant scientific environment, fostering innovations crucial for understanding health and disease mechanisms.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in biological sciences, computational sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in AI and its applications in health research.
• Strong background in systems biology and modeling.

Aufgaben

• Lead research group and drive AI-driven modeling projects.
• Collaborate on interdisciplinary research within HZI.
• Contribute to the development of innovative health research solutions.

Kenntnisse

AI-supported Mechanistic Mathematical Modelling

Computational Network Sciences

Explainable AI

Ausbildung

PhD in relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung Research Field Medical sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country Germany Application Deadline 14 Dec 2025 - 23:00 (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

TheHelmholtzCentreforInfectionResearch(HZI)isdedicated to infection research. HZI is a member of the Helmholtz Association, Germany’s largest research organization. We cooperate with our regional university partners, TU-Braunschweig (TU-BS), the Hannover Medical School (MHH), the Leibniz University Hannover (LUH), the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover (TiHo), and Göttingen University, and are a member of the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF).

WithinthenewlyestablishedHUMANprogram (Human Microbe Alliance for Universal Health) (www.helmholtz-hzi.de/human-microstar ),the HZI invites applications for Junior Research Group Leaders to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to address the following focus areas:

• AI-supported Mechanistic Mathematical Modelling and Simulation
• Computational Network Sciences and AI for Biology and Health

Join us to advance AI-driven mechanistic modeling and simulation , integrating dynamic systems theory and explainable AI to unlock deeper insights into biological systems and accelerate innovations in health research. Alternatively, you will help us to advance computational network sciences and AI for deeper, explainable insights into biological systems, driving innovations that will shape the future of infection biology.

The groups will be embedded within the vibrant scientific environment of the Braunschweig Integrated Centre of Systems Biology (BRICS) and is part of the Lower Saxony Center for Artificial Intelligence and Causal Methods in Medicine (CAIMed;www.caimed.de ), providing exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

About HUMAN:

HUMAN is funded by the Volkswagen Foundation and the Ministry of Science and Culture of Lower Saxony (MWK). The program is based on an integrative approach that applies novel technologies, systems biology, medical/life sciences and informatics to understand, predict and therapeutically target the mechanisms underlying health and disease.

The HUMAN program is linked to and benefits from the BMFTR-funded Microbial Stargazing (MICROSTAR) program. MICROSTAR focuses on microbes, their effector mechanisms and their adaptation strategies in competition with other organisms. Together, HUMAN-MICROSTAR applies a holistic and comprehensive approach that has the potential to provide groundbreaking insights and new solutions for human health in the context of its microbial environment.

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.