Research Associate / Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d) | Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter / Doktorand (w/m/d)

Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm Land Bayern

Nürnberg, Mittelfranken, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Dec 9, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role offers a unique opportunity for a Research Associate or Doctoral Candidate to contribute to the DFG-funded research initiative "SPEECHES" focusing on Speech Processing in Health Sciences. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing and implementing standardized data management and analysis concepts for interdisciplinary research data. Key tasks involve analyzing and evaluating collected data, investigating bias sources in speech and text data, and integrating data ethics and privacy requirements throughout the data lifecycle. The position actively supports pursuing a PhD at the Center for Applied Computer Science (PZAI). Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Medical Informatics) and strong expertise in statistical data analysis and research data management, coupled with fluent German and English skills. This is an attractive opportunity for those interested in complex, data-driven research focusing on fairness and reproducibility in healthcare diagnostics.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Healthcare Operations Research, Medical Informatics, or comparable discipline

Experience

  • Completed Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Healthcare Operations Research, Medical Informatics, or a comparable field
  • Foundational knowledge in statistical data analysis
  • Foundational knowledge in research data management
  • Interest in bias, fairness, and reproducibility issues in data-driven research
  • Willingness to familiarize oneself with new, complex scientific matters

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • A doctorate (PhD) at the Center for Applied Computer Science (PZAI) is aimed for and supported; Limited to a two-year contract initially, with the option for extension; Job requires working within the DFG-funded research impulse "SPEECHES".