Research Associate (f/m/d) / 13742 / Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (IKIM)
Universitätsklinikum Essen
| Company | Universitätsklinikum Essen |
| Category | Science & Research |
| Location | Essen |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Public employment agency (arbeitsagentur) |
Description
Research Associate (f/m/d)
(Entgeltgruppe: EG 13 TV-L)
Einsatzbereich: Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (IKIM), RG Bioinformatics Algorithms in Oncology
Stellen ID: 13742
Eintritt: 01.10.2026
Umfang: Vollzeit / 38,5 Std.
Vertragsart: Befristet
Befristung: 3 Jahre ab Besetzung gemäß § 2 Abs. 1 WissZeitVG
Ihre Aufgaben:
• Opportunity to conduct high-level interdisciplinary research within the newly established DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centre CRC/SFB 1752 “DYNAMO – Immediate Tumor Dynamics in Melanoma Therapy”, investigating the earliest mechanisms of therapy resistance in melanoma during the first days and weeks after therapy initiation (“DYNAMO Window”); further information: [https://www.uni-due.de/crc1752/](https://www.uni-due.de/crc1752/)
• Work in Project C02 “Automated validation, design and exchange of molecular hypotheses as an integral feature of melanoma biobanking and consortial resistance research”
• development of statistical and algorithmic solutions for the integrative analysis of molecular data with Python and Rust, in particular focusing on boolean relationships between features
• development of reproducible data analysis pipelines with Snakemake
• bioinformatic analysis of molecular data (genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, proteomics)
• Presentation of scientific results at meetings and conferences
Ihr Profil:
• You have completed a Diploma or Master degree in computer science, applied mathematics, technical medicine or related disciplines
• You are highly motivated to expand your knowledge in bioinformatics, genomics, transcriptomics, precision medicine
• You have experience in biomedical data analysis, software engineering, programming with Python and (optionally) Rust as well as workflow development with Snakemake
• You are able to work both independently and in interdisciplinary teams
• You are a highly motivated, creative and team-oriented personality
• You are proficient in spoken and written English
Freuen Sie sich auf:
• A secure job in the public service of the state of NRW
• Health management, e.g. company integration management, vaccinations, promotion of sports activities
• Wide range of training and continuing education opportunities, e.g. at the Training Academy of UK Essen
• Family-friendly corporate culture, e.g. company daycare center, vacation program for school-age children, advice and support from the Employee Service Office in all life situations
• Working with modern equipment and certified quality standards
• Interdisciplinary work with colleagues from other departments
• 30 days of vacation per calendar year (for a full-time position)
• Fair payment in accordance with the collective wage agreement (TV-L) incl. annual bonus payment and supplementary company pension scheme
• Attractive fringe benefits, e.g. reduced-price canteen meals, community events, accommodation in student residences
Rahmenbedingungen: Die Eingruppierung richtet sich nach den persönlichen und tariflichen Voraussetzungen., Schwerbehinderte Bewerberinnen / Bewerber und Gleichgestellte i.S. des § 2 Abs. 3 SGB IX werden bei gleicher Eignung bevorzugt berücksichtigt., Die ausgeschriebene Stelle ist grundsätzlich auch für Teilzeitbeschäftigte geeignet., Eine Bescheinigung gemäß §23a Infektionsschutzgesetz (IfSG) über den Impf- und Serostatus bzgl. Masern ist erforderlich.