Post-doctoral Researcher / Medical Informatician | Post-doctoral researcher / Medical Informatician (f/m/x)

Universitätsklinikum Köln AöR

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Nov 20, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role seeks a highly motivated Post-doctoral Researcher or Medical Informatician to drive data-driven medicine within the Medical Data Integration Center (MeDIC) at the University Hospital of Cologne. Key responsibilities include leveraging real-world health data, developing innovative methods for high-quality data collection, and implementing standardization activities across data centers. The professional will bridge the gap between informatics and clinical practice, fostering interdisciplinary research, mentoring doctoral students, and actively supporting research fund acquisition. Candidates must hold a PhD in Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field, possess outstanding research and project management skills, and have a solid background in medical informatics, including data interoperability, processing, and AI. This position offers an excellent infrastructure, personalized mentoring, and opportunities for career progression within national and international research consortia, promoting diversity and a family-friendly environment.

Required Skills

Education

PhD degree (or equivalent) in Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field

Experience

  • Prior professional experience in biomedical data or medical information fields
  • Experience in interdisciplinary research
  • Experience in mentoring medical students and informatics theses
  • Experience in supporting research fund acquisition

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Limited contract duration of 2 years (WissZeitVG). Full-time position (38.5 hours/week) at the University Hospital of Cologne.