Fraunhofer is one of Europe‘s largest and most well-known non-profit research organization. Fraunhofer’s mission is to bridge academia and industry via translational research. Fraunhofer has been awarded as top employer in the categories „research“ and „public sector“ in 2019. The Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing (SCAI) is part of the Fraunhofer Society, focuses on the development of innovative approaches in computational sciences and brings them into industrial practice. The institute has currently around 180 employees.

The AI & Data Science team within the Department of Bioinformatics is dedicated to the development and application of modern data science approaches (specifically machine learning) in early drug development, precision medicine and clinical development. The work of the AI & Data Science group covers a value chain ranging from molecular system reconstruction & modeling over drug target identification and finding the right drug for the right patient (precision medicine) up to clinical trial design. 

The team and the entire Department of Bioinformatics are internationally well connected and are working closely together with leading European and US institutions from academia and industry.

What you will do

• Development & application of innovative algorithms in the field of machine learning, specifically with focus on precision medicine
• Presentation of results via scientific publications, workshops and conferences as well as to external collaboration partners
• Active support of team leader in terms of acquisition of new projects and technology transfer into pharma and biotech industry

What you bring to the table

• PhD (preferred) or M.sc. with excellent grades in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biomathematics or a similar subject
• Clear understanding of statistical and mathematical concepts underlying Data Science
• High level of intrinsic motivation and enthusiasm for translational research connecting academia and industry
• Strong passion for Data Science, in particular machine learning, with documented experiences plus an equally strong and documented interest in biomedicine
• Documented experience with relevant biomedical data types, e.g. longitudinal clinical data, clinical real-world data such as electronic health records, genomic data, or data from digital healthcare applications
• Strong programming skills in python and demonstratable experience with Tensor Flow and / or PyTorch
• Ability to work independently
• Very good English speaking and writing skills
• Very good communication skills

What you can expect

• Interesting and multifaceted projects right at the interface between academic and industrial research
• Excellent hardware and software infrastructure
• A young, highly enthusiastic international team
• Possibilities for personal development and qualification
• Possibility to become part of an international network of excellent researchers
• Flexible working time and part time contracts
• Family support
• Nice atmosphere within a unique environment containing a castle
• Various offerings of sports and healthcare activities
• Possibility to gain a PhD in colaboration with the mathematics and science department of the University of Bonn

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future. 

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!
 

The successful candidate will initially receive a fixed term contract for 2 years with possibility for prolongation.

Questions according to this position are answered by:

Prof. Dr. Holger Fröhlich

holger.froehlich@scai.fraunhofer.de

Please always submit your application online (www.scai.fraunhofer.de) and not via email.

Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing SCAI 

www.scai.fraunhofer.de 

Requisition Number: 74673                Application Deadline: 08/02/2024