Head of Data Clearing Unit | Informatiker/in (Weiterbildung)

NÖ Landesgesundheitsagentur - Universitätsklinikum St. Pölten

St. Pölten, Niederösterreich, Österreich
Published May 6, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As the Head of the Data Clearing Unit, you will lead the development and optimization of the research infrastructure for the Lower Austrian Health Agency. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing and managing research databases, ensuring high data quality, and overseeing database administration using SQL and KQL. You will play a pivotal role in clinical research projects by developing study-specific data models, integrating hospital information systems, and ensuring compliance with healthcare data standards. This role requires close collaboration with clinical and technical stakeholders to translate complex clinical data into actionable insights for scientific analysis. The position is ideal for an experienced professional with a background in medical informatics or data science who thrives in a collaborative, research-oriented healthcare environment. You will benefit from a future-proof organization that prioritizes professional development, flexible working models, and family-friendly workplace initiatives.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in Medical Informatics, Data Science, Biomedicine, or a related scientific field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in database systems, specifically design and administration
  • Professional experience in planning, supporting, and conducting clinical studies
  • Professional experience in medical informatics, data science, or biomedical fields
  • Experience with healthcare terminology, data standards, and hospital information systems

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must provide proof of medical vaccination/immunity status; must meet requirements for unblemished record (Unbescholtenheit) as per Lower Austrian provincial employment laws.