Research Group Leader (AI and Psychotherapy) | 521-2025 Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) als Arbeitsgruppenleiter (m/w/d) – Universitätsklini

Otto-von-Guericke Universität Magdeburg Medizinischer Bereich

Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland
Published Oct 17, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role involves establishing and leading an independent scientific research group focused on developing AI-supported assistance systems within psychosomatic and psychotherapeutic contexts. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting cutting-edge research and publishing findings in areas like AI-supported speech analysis, language signal processing, data anonymization, and addressing fairness and bias in AI systems. A critical component of the role is the successful acquisition and management of third-party funding (e.g., DFG, EU), fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across psychology, engineering, and computer science, and supervising academic staff and students. Candidates must possess a completed university degree (e.g., Computer Science or Engineering), a PhD or Habilitation, and proven expertise in relevant AI domains. This position offers a stimulating and modern work environment at a maximum care university hospital, providing significant creative freedom and opportunities in research and teaching.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree (Computer Science, Engineering, or Psychology with a focus on automated speech analysis); Doctorate (PhD); Habilitation or equivalent academic qualifications required.

Experience

  • Experience in leading scientific projects
  • Experience in leading working groups
  • Experience in academic teaching
  • Proven track record of successful third-party funding acquisition
  • Excellent publication record

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Full-time position; Contract duration is temporary until December 31, 2027.