Post-doctoral researcher Medical Informatician (fmx)

Uniklinik Köln; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading university hospital in Germany is seeking a Post-doctoral researcher in Biomedical Informatics. The ideal candidate will enhance data collection methods, contribute to research projects, and collaborate closely with clinics. A PhD in a relevant field and proficiency in both German and English are required. The position offers flexible working hours and a supportive environment for academic career progression.

Leistungen

Professional career development opportunities

Diversity promotion

Flexible working hours

Qualifikationen

• Outstanding research skills and strong project management capabilities.
• Solid background in medical informatics including interoperability.
• Positive mindset for collaborations and motivation for self-improvement.

Aufgaben

• Leverage real-world health data to enhance methods for quality data collection.
• Contribute to standardisation activities in data centres.
• Mentor medical students and contribute to teaching.

Kenntnisse

Analytical abilities

Project management

Research experience

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

PhD in Biomedical Informatics or related field

Tools

Python

SPSS

R

Stata

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

Post-doctoral researcher / Medical Informatician (f/m/x)

Biomedical Informatics — TV-L 385 h/week (100%).

Position limited to 2 years according to WissZeitVG.

Your tasks

• Leverage real-world health data by pursuing research within our Medical Data Integration Center to enhance methods for collecting high-quality relevant data and ensuring it is delivered at the right time to the right person via the right interfaces
• Set a living lab concept to stimulate user-driven innovation to develop, demonstrate, test and validate innovative methods, tools and technologies in a real health care setting
• Contribute to the standardisation activities and be responsible for the implementation of them in our data centres and data science practices
• Bridge the gap between informatics and clinics by closely collaborating with clinics and translational research centres to understand their needs and identify opportunities for data-driven medicine
• Foster innovative ideas and their implementations in our interdisciplinary multi‑stakeholder research activities
• Engage with key stakeholders within hospital national and international networks to strengthen medical informatics and lead interoperability for reusable health data
• Mentor medical students and informatics thesis in their doctoral degrees and contribute to teaching activities
• Support research fund acquisition by bringing your own ideas and by communicating in national and international networks

Your profile

• PhD degree (or equivalent) in Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Data Science or a related field
• Self‑motivated, outcome‑oriented, committed personality
• Outstanding research skills, project management skills and resource planning skills to execute all project stages from conceptualisation to implementation
• Solid background in medical informatics including interoperability, data processing and AI
• Good understanding of novel data‑driven technologies
• Prior experience in biomedical data or medical information fields
• Strong analytical abilities and experience in interdisciplinary research
• Positive mindset for collaborations and motivation for continuous self‑improvement and learning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present at conferences and collaborate with diverse stakeholders and publish research outcomes
• Fluent in German and English

Our offer

• Excellent technical infrastructure and clinical collaborations to work with real‑world healthcare data
• Professional career development opportunities within national and international research consortia that involve academia and industry
• Support for academic career progression or innovation activities such as start‑ups
• Diversity promotion and a family‑friendly, modern working environment
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home

Your future with us

We are one of the leading university hospitals in Germany, network research, teaching and health care at the highest level. The Institute for (BI‑K) in collaboration with the Medical Data Integration Center (MeDIC) provides an excellent setting to develop and apply data‑driven medicine. You will be involved in innovative interdisciplinary research projects addressing key challenges in the biomedical field and work closely with outstanding experts in medicine and computer science utilising medical data in a real‑world health setting.

Applications from female candidates are expressly welcome and will be given priority in the event of equal suitability. People with disabilities are welcome to apply and will be treated preferentially. The position is suitable for part‑time employees.

Key Skills

Intelligence Community Experience, Python, Spss, Microsoft Word, R, Regression Analysis, Windows, Stata, Microsoft PowerPoint, Research Experience, Data Modeling, Writing Skills

Contact

Prof. Oya Beyan

Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR

Kerpener Str. 62

50937 Köln

Application deadline : 04.01.2026

Job-ID : 9t2my8ei

We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you!

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1