Application deadline: December 8, 2024

The Clinic for Internal Medicine II, Gastroenterology, at the University Hospital Würzburg is seeking a bioinformatician / software engineer (m/f/div) as a PhD candidate or postdoc starting February 1, 2025. This position is initially temporary with a high likelihood of extension based on performance and project needs.

Bioinformatician / Software Engineer (m/f/div)
Gastroenterology

We offer:

  • competitive salary based on the TV-L (E 13) depending on degree and experience
  • access to state-of-the-art research facilities, including our own GPU server, and collaboration with leading clinical centers across Germany
  • extensive professional development opportunities, including internal and external training and financial support for conferences
  • benefits such as free gym access, childcare facilities with extended hours, reduced parking fees, and a public transportation subscription
  • assistance with housing through our internal residential market and apartment houses
  • the opportunity to live and work in Würzburg, a vibrant city renowned for its academic excellence, cultural attractions, and beautiful surroundings (www.mainfranken.org)

Your tasks:

The project focuses on colorectal cancer screening in patients with known familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), using a combination of eye-tracking and artificial intelligence. The aim is to solve the problem of examining and tracking hundreds of colorectal polyps during a colonoscopy. Your AI applications will be tested in prospective clinical trials.

As a software engineer (m/f/div), you will play a vital role in advancing our research and creating innovative solutions, including:

  • developing AI pipelines to analyze healthcare data and aid patients, physicians, and caregivers
  • using libraries like PyTorch
  • developing annotation software based on eye-tracking and natural language processing
  • collaborating with clinical experts to generate and collect data, improve usability and application design
  • supporting scientific work, including planning, executing, and evaluating clinical studies with a digital focus as well as writing scientific publications

Your profile:

Required:

  • academic degree in life science, computer science, or engineering (MSc or PhD)
  • practical experience with data analysis, machine learning, and application development
  • proficiency in English (C1 level)
  • experience in scientific research with proven track record of published work in peer-reviewed journals with a focus on medical applications
  • strong motivation, initiative, and teamwork orientation
  • residency in Germany to enable a quick start

Optional:

  • German language skills (not mandatory)

About us:

Our research focuses on improving digestive health for patients suffering from cancer or precancerous lesions. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies, we aim to enhance patient care and quality of life. The Interventional and Experimental Endoscopy group (InExEn, www.ukw.de/inexen) is an interdisciplinary and international team of clinicians, software engineers, nutrition experts, and engineers with extensive experience in developing AI systems and translating them directly into clinical practice.

This is what you can look forward to:

  • training and continuing education
  • retirement pension plan
  • collegiality
  • sport and fitness options
  • employee events
  • corporate benefits

Become part of the team: Apply now!

Prof. Dr. Alexander Hann
Deputy Head of Gastroenterology
Phone: +49 931 201-45918

Remuneration is in accordance with the relevant collective agreements. We expressly welcome applications from individuals with disabilities, including those with severe disabilities.

The University Hospital of Würzburg (UKW) offers an innovative and excellent working environment in cutting-edge medicine. Here, employees benefit from state-of-the-art technology, extensive training and career opportunities as well as flexible working time models for an optimal work-life balance. We attach great importance to diversity and inclusion in order to create a respectful and supportive working environment. A strong sense of community and interdisciplinary collaboration are central to our way of working. Würzburg, a city with a high quality of life, offers a wide range of cultural and leisure activities as well as excellent educational opportunities. The UKW takes responsibility for the health of society and promotes an environment that focuses on ethical values and social commitment. Become part of our team and help shape the future of medicine.