Scientific Coordinator
Kennziffer: 2026-0082
- Heidelberg
- Full-time
- Medical Image Computing
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.
The DKFZ takes a leading role in the development and transformation of data science applications in the health science sector. The biomedical research focus includes the areas of (gen)omics, medical image processing, management of patient and clinical data, as well as treatment planning and design.
The Division of Medical Image Computing, currently comprising more than 60 employees, specializes in machine learning methods. The emphasis lies on the development of algorithms and software infrastructure for computer-assisted image analysis for disease detection, therapy, and prevention, especially in the field of cancer research. With its versatile and exciting scientific expertise, the department plays a leading role in numerous national and international collaborations and consortia.
To support the division head and research group, we are seeking for the next possible date a
In this attractive and challenging position, you would be involved in the major scientific and management decision processes of the division. You would further coordinate activities and processes within the research division, combining a knowledge of research, administration, and operations.
Ihre Aufgaben:
- Professional assistance and organizational support of the division head:
- Content-related and conceptual preparation and support; planning and coordination of appointments, meetings, sessions, and events
- Attending and assisting with appointments and committee meetings, as well as their preparation and follow-up
- Central point of contact for national and international cooperation partners of the division
- Assistance with personal correspondence and internal communication
- Exchange and communication within the research group:
- Facilitation of scientific exchange within the division and with cooperation partners (planning, execution, and follow-up of meetings, workshops, and seminars)
- Planning and organizing scientific conferences and internal events
- Close collaboration with the core research team
- Collaboration with various administrative departments, including the Grants Office and legal department
- Scientific Project Management:
- Monitoring timelines, milestones, and deliverables across different projects
- Supporting concept development, grant writing, and report preparation
- Conducting surveys and translating findings into actionable items
- Planning and supporting workflow optimization and change processes in close collaboration with partners
- Overseeing budget and personnel to ensure efficient resource allocation
- Application and talent management for the department
Ihr Profil:
- A university degree with a PhD in data science, natural sciences, biosciences, medicine, or related fields
- A reliable, efficient, and independent work ethic
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Strong social skills and teamwork abilities
- A high degree of independence and initiative
- Excellent English and German communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience in (scientific) project management is desirable
- Affinity to the research area of data science is advantageous
What makes this positon special:
- Work on an exciting, highest-impact research project
- Being part of a team of highly skilled and motivated scientists
- A highly interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment including clinical and technical partners
- Professional scientific work infrastructure including state-of-the-art computational 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?
Prof. Dr. Klaus Maier-Hein
Telefon: +49 (0)6221/42-2327
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