Machine Learning Engineer – Language Models and Agentic AI for Scientific Imaging
Kennziffer: 2026-0142
- Heidelberg
- Full-time
- Medical Image Computing / Applied Computer Vision Lab
Das Deutsche Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) ist eines der größten Krebsforschungszentren Europas. „Forschen für ein Leben ohne Krebs“ ist unsere Mission und hierfür arbeiten unsere Weltklassewissenschaftler:innen gemeinsam mit allen Mitarbeitenden.
Wir erforschen, wie Krebs entsteht, erfassen Krebsrisikofaktoren und suchen nach neuen Strategien, die verhindern, dass Menschen an Krebs erkranken. Wir entwickeln neue Methoden, mit denen Tumore präziser diagnostiziert und Krebspatient:innen erfolgreicher behandelt werden können. Jeder Beitrag zählt – ob in der Forschung, in der Administration oder der Infrastruktur. Das macht unsere tägliche Arbeit so bedeutungsvoll und spannend.
As a core partner in Helmholtz Imaging (HI), the German Cancer Research Center is committed to advancing imaging science and technology across all scales, modalities, and scientific domains together with the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC, Berlin), the Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ, Leipzig), and the German Electron Synchrotron (DESY, Hamburg). By fostering collaboration between methodological experts and domain scientists, HI develops innovative AI-powered solutions, reusable software tools, and community resources that accelerate scientific discovery throughout the Helmholtz Association.
Within HI, the Applied Computer Vision Lab (ACVL) at DKFZ develops state-of-the-art methods for image analysis and machine learning, supports researchers in the development of custom AI-powered solutions, and promotes robust evaluation and benchmarking practices for imaging algorithms. As an engineering and support unit, ACVL plays a central role in translating advances in artificial intelligence into practical tools and workflows that can be applied across scientific disciplines.
To strengthen our team, we are seeking, starting at the earliest date possible, a
Ihre Aufgaben:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join an interdisciplinary team at the interface of natural language processing, computer vision, machine learning, and scientific imaging. Your work will focus on bringing modern foundation model technologies into imaging workflows and developing AI systems that make advanced image analysis methods more accessible to researchers.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing and evaluating AI systems based on Large Language Models (LLMs), Vision-Language Models (VLMs), and multimodal foundation models
- Designing agentic workflows that automate complex image analysis tasks
- Building systems that can autonomously select, configure, and execute image analysis tools and pipelines
- Integrating state-of-the-art computer vision frameworks like foundation models into AI-assisted workflows
- Collaborating with and supporting researchers across the Helmholtz Association to identify high-impact use cases and develop tailored solutions
- Developing sustainable open-source software and reusable tools for the Helmholtz community
- Staying at the forefront of developments in foundation models, agentic AI, and scientific machine learning
Ihr Profil:
We are looking for a highly motivated and creative researcher or engineer with a strong interest in both computer vision and modern AI systems.
You should have:
- A master's degree or PhD in computer science, data science, physics, mathematics, or a related discipline
- Strong programming skills in Python and experience with modern machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch
- Experience in computer vision and deep learning
- Hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), Vision-Language Models (VLMs), multimodal foundation models, or agentic AI systems
- Experience with model evaluation, benchmarking, and experimental design
- Familiarity with open-source software development and software engineering best practices
- Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration
What makes this position special:
- Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI, foundation models, and scientific imaging
- Close integration with HI and the Helmholtz Foundation Model Initiative
- Collaboration with leading researchers across multiple scientific domains
- Access to cutting-edge compute infrastructure and large-scale AI resources
Unser Angebot:
- Hervorragende Rahmenbedingungen: modernste state-of-the-art Infrastruktur und Möglichkeit zum internationalen Austausch auf Spitzenniveau
- 30 Tage Urlaub
- Flexible Arbeitszeiten
- Vergütung nach TV-L inkl. betrieblicher Altersvorsorge und vermögenswirksamer Leistungen
- Möglichkeit zur mobilen Arbeit und Teilzeitarbeit
- Familienfreundliches Arbeitsumfeld
- Nachhaltig zur Arbeit: Vergünstigtes Deutschland-Jobticket
- Entfalten Sie Ihr volles Potenzial: gezielte Angebote für Ihre persönliche Entwicklung fördern Ihre Talente
- Unser betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement bietet ein ganzheitliches Angebot für Ihr Wohlbefinden
Sie sind interessiert?
Dr. Kris Dreher
Telefon: +49 (0)6221/42-2969
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