Data Scientist in AI-driven Skin Cancer Research | Data Scientist in AI-driven Skin Cancer Research

Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum

Heidelberg, Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Aug 26, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of personalized skin cancer diagnostics by developing AI-driven methods for image classification. The successful candidate will develop robust, explainable, and clinically applicable AI models for skin cancer detection, design and validate a digital dashboard for real-time risk stratification, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of dermatologists, AI researchers, and computational biologists. This position involves validating models through pilot studies and publishing findings in top-tier scientific journals, with the ultimate goal of translating machine learning innovations into real-world clinical applications through a collaboration with a large German company to create a market-ready medical device. It's an ideal fit for someone passionate about AI in data research and eager to make a tangible impact on patient care.

Required Skills

Education

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in data science, computer science, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, or a related field

Experience

  • Professional experience in developing AI-driven models for skin cancer diagnostics and early detection
  • Experience in designing and validating digital dashboards for clinical decision-making
  • Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary experts (dermatologists, AI researchers, statisticians, computational biologists)
  • Experience in validating models and infrastructure through pilot studies
  • Experience in publishing in top-tier scientific journals

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Proof of immunity against measles required; Position is limited to 18 months.