Position: Computer Scientist in Digital Cancer Prevention

Department: Medical Image Computing

Code number: 2024-0181

The German Cancer Research Center is the largest biomedical research institution in Germany. With more than 3,000 employees, we operate an extensive scientific program in the field of cancer research.

In collaboration with the German Cancer Aid, the German Cancer Research Center has launched the National Cancer Prevention Centre (NCPC). The NCPC is at the forefront of research in machine learning and information processing, with the specific goal of enhancing cancer patient care.
Operating in the highly dynamic and exciting intersection of AI and medical research, we are seeking a motivated computer scientist or software engineer to join our team in a full-time position.

You will be part of an interdisciplinary and vibrant research team that develops a wide range of state-of-the-art methodologies and software components. This project offers the opportunity to engage in computing and software engineering while working with cutting-edge machine learning and cloud technologies.

 

Job description:

  • Join the design and software development team and work on the integration of risk prediction models for personalized cancer prevention
  • Communicate within an interdisciplinary team including domain experts 
  • Enable content generation through development of suitable digital prevention tools at the NCPC
  • Bring the developments into our cloud platform for large-scale application
  • Publications and presentation of the project results

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in informatics or a related scientific discipline (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics or statistics)
  • Strong analytical and software development skills are essential
  • Experience with programming/scripting languages (e.g. C++ and Python) is essential
  • Experience with machine learning and associated software stacks is beneficial
  • Experience with high-performance computing environments and cloud technologies is beneficial
  • Reliability, attention to detail, communication skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary international team will be expected

We offer:

  • Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level
  • Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments
  • 30 days of vacation per year
  • Flexible working hours
  • Possibility of mobile work and part-time work
  • Family-friendly working environment, e.g. parent-child room, advisory services caring for elderly relatives
  • Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
  • Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents
  • Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being

Important notice:

The DKFZ is subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). As a consequence, only persons who present proof of immunity against measles may work at the DKFZ.

Earliest Possible Start Date: as soon as possible

Duration: The position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of prolongation.

Application Deadline: 09.07.2024

Contact:

Dr. Angela Teresa Filimon Goncalves
Phone +49(0)6221/42-1280

Please note that we do not accept applications submitted via email.

The DKFZ is committed to increase the proportion of women in all areas and positions in which women are underrepresented. Qualified female applicants are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.

Among candidates of equal aptitude and qualifications, a person with disabilities will be given preference.

To apply for a position please use our online application portal (https://www.dkfz.de/en/stellenangebote/index.php).

We ask for your understanding that we cannot return application documents that are sent to us by post (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, Personalabteilung, Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg) and that we do not accept applications submitted via email. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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