The Kaderali Lab

Open Positions

We are always looking for skilled coworkers at the Institute of Bioinformatics at University Medicine Greifswald. We encourage anyone to apply who is currently involved or is highly motivated to get involved in research in systems biology, bioinformatics, machine learning, statistics and mathematical modeling applied to questions from molecular biology and medicine. As a successful group of interdisciplinary scientists, we are open to applicants with diverse backgrounds.

Please note also open positions in our partner group with Prof. Mario Stanke (Bioinformatics at Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science), here.

Postdoc in Medical Informatics / AI in Medicine

Available immediately, Full-time position (E13 pay scale), fixed-term for 36 months

Your Responsibilities

  • Responsible for connecting University Medicine Greifswald to the KiMeKo Data Access Application platform.
  • Collaborate closely with the Data Integration Center, the Ethics Committee, and the Data Protection Officer to establish processes for training AI models on Greifswald patient data.
  • Develop and validate artificial intelligence methods using clinical data.
  • Contribute to related research projects in medical informatics and artificial intelligence.
  • Document and present research results at national and international conferences.

Requirements

  • A completed degree and PhD in medical informatics, bioinformatics, computer science, mathematics, or related fields.
  • Advanced knowledge in the development and application of AI methods, particularly in a medical context.
  • Experience working with clinical data and related data protection requirements.
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate across disciplines with various stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

  • Attractive Compensation and Benefits: Alongside competitive pay according to TV-L (salary group E13 based on personal qualifications), University Medicine Greifswald provides attractive additional benefits, such as occupational pension plans and employee discounts.
  • Professional Development: Regular training and continuing education programs are offered to support personal and professional growth, helping you stay at the forefront of research and technology.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work with leading experts across various fields, benefiting from an interdisciplinary approach in research and practice.
  • Research Support: University Medicine Greifswald actively supports your research projects, offering resources and infrastructure for developing innovative ideas and implementing them.
  • Work-Life Balance: We are committed to a balanced work-life environment, offering flexible working hours and programs to promote health and well-being, such as the EGYM Wellpass.
  • Location: Greifswald is a charming university town near the Baltic Sea, offering high quality of life, diverse cultural opportunities, and a rich historical setting for work and leisure.

Diploma, Bachelor and Master Students

We have always openings for Diploma, Bachelor and Master Thesis projects, and encourage students interested in one of the research areas of the group to apply. For a (non-exhaustive) list of actual thesis proposals please visit here. We are constantly getting new data and projects which can also lead to publications including You as an author and are open to additional suggestions for possible thesis topics within the area of research of the group. Interests are Modeling, Omics and Deep Sequencing, AI in medicine and biology and biostatistics. If you are interested, please contact Prof. L. Kaderali for additional information.

Please note that we do not offer funded positions for diploma / master / bachelor theses.

Internships

For information on internship opportunities please contact Prof. L. Kaderali with your CV, and brief information what kind of internship you would like to do, when and for how long.

Please note that we normally cannot provide any funding for internships.

Application Procedure

Diploma, Bachelor, Master students and students interested in an internship please contact us directly by email and provide some background information about your study field and possible topics of interest for your work.

PhD candidates please send your full application including CV, list of publications if any, and transcripts of relevant certificates (Diploma / Master, Bachelor / Vordiplom, High School degree) to the address indicated below.

PostDoc candidates please in addition to the above documents submit a short statement of research interests and contacts of two qualified referees of your choice.

Please direct applications (email welcome) to

Prof. Dr. Lars Kaderali
University Medicine Greifswald
Institute of Bioinformatics
Felix.Hausdorff-Str. 8
D-17475 Greifswald, Germany

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