Digital Health Engineer, Data Acquisition (Medical Informatics) | Digital Health Engineer (m/w/d) für Data Acquisition - Medizininformatik

Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein

Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland
Published Nov 20, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role seeks a Digital Health Engineer to join the Medical Data Integration Center at the UKSH, focusing on a major BMFTR-funded research initiative (NUM-DIZ) aimed at establishing a comprehensive knowledge management system. The core responsibilities include modeling and integrating interoperable knowledge components using international standards like openEHR and HL7 FHIR, as well as developing advanced AI-based Natural Language Processing systems for the automated analysis of medical texts and findings. Candidates must possess a university degree in (Medical) Informatics or equivalent, coupled with strong analytical skills and practical experience in software development, scripting (Python), Big Data technologies (Nifi, Kafka, ElasticSearch), and Machine Learning. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute a central building block to the future of medical knowledge management, with excellent opportunities for further scientific qualification, including pursuing a PhD, and flexible working arrangements.

Required Skills

Education

University Degree in (Medical) Informatics or equivalent studies

Experience

  • Professional experience in software development
  • Professional experience with scripting languages
  • Experience with Big Data technologies and distributed systems
  • Experience in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Initial fixed-term contract until December 31, 2027. Work location is either Kiel or Lübeck. Requirement to participate in national and international events.