DZNE is a world-leading, internationally oriented center for cutting-edge research into diseases of the nervous system. With its outstanding research personalities and state-of-the-art infrastructure, it offers the best conditions for publications and results at the highest level.

Around 1,200 employees at 10 locations in Germany are working together on new approaches to better understand and effectively combat diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS.

That is our goal - maybe soon yours too? Become part of the DZNE and support us in realizing our research strategy!

Senior Research Fellow in AI for Biomedicine (m/f/d)

Code: 1363/2024/11

This position, within the group of Prof. Dr. Sach Mukherjee, is an opportunity to contribute to developing new AI and ML concepts and methods for cutting edge biomedical research at one of Germany's leading research institutions.

Your role in detail

• This is an opportunity to contribute to developing new AI and ML concepts and methods for cutting edge biomedical research at one of Germany's leading research institutions.
• Our research efforts centre on AI and machine learning (ML) methods for next-generation biomedicine.
• Current foci include deep neural networks for causal and out-of-distribution (OOD) learning; scientifically-informed inductive biases; and high-dimensional, multi-modal data.
• Applications span large-scale molecular biology and "omics" as well as precision medicine.

Your qualifications

• We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a PhD in a relevant area (e.g. core AI, machine learning, computational statistics) and a track record of methodological innovation.
• A strong background in fundamental ML, AI or statistics is important as well as excellent computational skills.
• Prior experience in biomedical research is not required.
• German language ability is not required.

What our employees value

• Innovation and internationality - a forward-looking infrastructure, modern laboratory and office equipment, software tools and the opportunity for international exchange with your colleagues from 65 nations
• Work-life balance - we reconcile work and private life with flexible working hours, 30 days' holiday (On top free on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) and subsidised job/ Germany ticket options
• Family-conscious corporate culture - because we know that familie is important, we support you with parent-child offices, family services and daycare co-operations
• Health promotion – through our extensive range of company health programmes, in cooperation with Sozialwerk.Bund
• Focus on development - training programmes tailored to your individual needs and annual HR-development meetings for concrete prospects and potential development. The position is limited to 3 years with the possiblity of extention.
• Remuneration and conditions are consistent with those at other research institutes
• Personalised Onboarding - for a good start to your new professional challenge
• A feel-good working environment - our Bonn employees enjoy a campus surrounded by greenery, with on-site parking and public transport connections as well our company restaurant

Site

Bonn

Application deadline

Nov. 25th, 2024

We live diversity! The DZNE is an equal opportunity employer. It especially welcomes and encourages disabled individuals to apply.