Research Associate (Medical Informatics) in Heidelberg bei Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum

Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum

Position: Research Associate (Medical Informatics)

Department: Federated Information Systems

Code number: 2024-0001

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 the Division of Federated Information Systems, we develop and operate national and international IT infrastructures for the secure exchange of patient data, for example between university hospitals in the German Consortium for Translational Cancer Research, European biobanks of the BBMRI-ERIC or data integration centers of the Medical Informatics Initiative / Netzwerk Universitätsmedizin. Integrated into both the DKFZ and the University Medical Center Mannheim, we support physicians and scientists in the transfer of novel therapies into real-world applications.

To support our team in the following tasks, we are looking for a research associate to start as soon as possible.

Job description:

Pioneer new methods and concepts for the use of distributed data both within institutions and across institutional boundaries
Create IT processes for the exchange of patient data, while observing nationally and internationally applicable standards, norms and guidelines
Work on requirements together with future users of our federated IT solutions
Create open source software for processing sensitive patient data and deploy it in national and international research networks
Publish your results in publications and open source repositories and present them at scientific congresses and specialist conferences

To do this, you will work in teams of physicians, scientists and software developers. There, you will learn the necessary theory and translate it into software and usable systems. You will research and develop in cross-institutional collaborations in the areas of data integration, pseudonymization, distributed (database) systems, visualization, data analysis (including machine learning / artificial intelligence) and organizational frameworks (e.g., data protection). Prior knowledge in one or more of these areas is beneficial, but these skills can also be learned or developed as part of the job.

We develop with the technologies Java, Python, TypeScript (Angular), Clojure and Rust. We are strongly committed to free open-source software and publish most of our work under https://github.com/samply.

Requirements:

Completed studies in computer science, bioinformatics, medical informatics or a comparable qualification
Experience in developing web-based applications using common software technologies (see above), in modeling software architectures (e.g., UML) and in web protocols and paradigms (e.g., REST)
Communicative team player with reliable written and spoken German and English skills
High level of motivation, independent working manner, ability and willingness to pick up new information and skills quickly, flexibility with regard to new tasks, methods and topics

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: 26.01.2024

Contact:

Prof. Dr. Martin Lablans
Phone +49 (0)6221/42-5102

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.