Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing SCAIJob offer
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world’s leading applied research organization. Around 30 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 2.9 billion euros.
Fraunhofer is one of Europe‘s largest and most well-known non-profit research organizations. 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 precision medicine, systems medicine and early drug discovery. The work of the AI & Data Science group covers a value chain ranging from molecular system reconstruction & modelling over drug target identification and finding the right drug for the right patient (precision medicine) up to clinical trial design. We are looking for a Biomedical Data Scientist to join our team in Sankt Augustin near Bonn as soon as possible.
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 reinforcement learning in healthcare
- 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 with documented experiences plus an equally strong interest in biomedicine
- Documented experience with relevant biomedical data types (e.g. longitudinal clinical data, clinical real-world data, genomic data, data from digital healthcare applications, ...) is a strong plus
- 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 collaboration with the mathematics and science department of the University of Bonn
The weekly working time is 39 hours. 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. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.
Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal qualifications and suitability.
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.
The position can be filled in part time.