Research Associate (Postdoc) | Research Associate (Postdoc) (m/f/d) / 13518 / Institut für Künstliche Intelligenz in der Medizin

Universitätsklinikum Essen

Essen, Ruhr, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published May 7, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

The Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (IKIM) is seeking a Research Associate (Postdoc) to join the Applied Computational Cancer Research group. In this role, you will contribute to the EU-funded MULTIR project, focusing on tumor-host interactions and therapy response, with a specific emphasis on melanoma biology. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include conducting and analyzing both in vitro and in vivo experiments, performing bioinformatic analyses on single-cell and spatial omics data, and supervising students and technical assistants. This position is ideal for a dedicated researcher looking to work in an interdisciplinary environment with modern equipment and a focus on high-impact cancer research. You will benefit from a secure position within the public service sector, offering competitive salary structures, comprehensive health management, and a family-friendly working culture. The role is fixed-term until December 31, 2027, and offers significant opportunities for professional development within a collaborative academic setting.

Required Skills

Education

Completed PhD in computer science, applied mathematics, biology, or a comparable field of study.

Experience

  • Professional experience in postdoctoral research within the field of melanoma biology
  • Demonstrated scientific achievement through first-author publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals
  • Practical experience in conducting and analyzing in vitro and in vivo experiments
  • Experience in supervising students and technical assistants

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Proof of measles vaccination/immunity status according to §23a Infektionsschutzgesetz (IfSG) is required.