Academic research assistant in Saarbrücken bei Universität des Saarlandes

Saarland University is a campus university with an international reputation for research excellence, particularly in

computer science and in the life sciences and nanosciences. The university is also distinguished by its close ties to

France and its strong European focus. Around 17,000 students, studying over one hundred different academic

disciplines, are currently enrolled at Saarland University. Saarland University is officially recognized as one of

Germany’s family-friendly higher-education institutions and with a combined workforce of more than 4000 it is one

of the largest employers in the region.

The Chair of Information Systems for the Service Industry is inviting applications for the following position

commencing at the earliest opportunity.

Academic research assistant (m/f/x)
Reference number W2479, salary in accordance with the German TV-L salary scale1, pay grade: E13 TV-L, duration

of employment: limited to 2 years, volume of employment: 100/50 % of standard working time.

Workplace/Department:

The Chair of Information Systems for the Service Industry

Job requirements and responsibilities:

• Expertise in the application of machine learning and statistical analysis methods

• Knowledge in genetics or a related field of biomedical research is advantageous

• Strong analytical skills; experience in handling large datasets

Your academic qualifications:

• Completed university studies in bioinformatics, computer science, medical informatics, or physics (Master's or

equivalent)

• Language skills (according to GER): English-C1, German -B2

The successful candidate will also be expected to:

• Active role in groundbreaking international research projects

• Use of statistical methods and machine learning to identify genetic risk profiles and/or detect doping

• Collaboration with leading global medical research institutions

• Collaboration with international sports organizations and anti-doping agencies

• Language skills (according to GER): English -C1, German -B2

1 TV-L = collective agreement on remuneration of public sector employees in the German Länder

What we can offer you:

• A flexible work schedule allowing you to balance work and family, among other things the possibility of

teleworking

• Secure and future-oriented employment with attractive conditions

• A broad range of further education and professional development programmes (for example language courses)

• An occupational health management model with numerous attractive options, such as our university sports

programme

• Supplementary pension scheme (RZVK)

• Discounted tickets on local public transport services (‘Job-Ticket Plus‘ of the saarVV)

We look forward to receiving your meaningful online application (in a PDF file) by 30.06.2024 to

annette.krames@uni-saarland.de. Please include the reference number W2479 in the subject line of the e-mail.

If you have any questions, please contact us for assistance. Your contact:

Frau Annette Krames

Chair of Information Systems for the Service Industry

Tel.: +49 681 302 64736

Pay grade classification is based on the particular details of the position held and the extent to which the applicant meets the

requirements of the pay grade within the TV-L salary scale. Part-time employment is generally possible.

If you have obtained a foreign university degree, a proof of the equivalence of this degree with a German degree by the

Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (ZAB) is needed before hiring. If necessary, please apply for this in time. You can

find more information at https://www.kmk.org/zeugnisbewertung.

Unfortunately, neither costs for attending an interview at Saarland University nor costs for any certificate evaluation by the ZAB

can be reimbursed in principle.

We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, and sexual

orientation and identity. In accordance with its policy of increasing the proportion of women, the University actively encourages

applications from women. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration in the event of

equal suitability.

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