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

Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ)

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

Job Summary

This role involves shaping the future of personalized skin cancer diagnostics by developing AI-driven methods for image classification. The successful candidate will focus on creating robust, explainable, and clinically applicable AI models for skin cancer detection and early diagnosis. Key responsibilities include designing and validating a digital dashboard for real-time risk stratification, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of dermatologists, AI researchers, and computational biologists, and validating models through pilot studies. This position offers the opportunity to make a real-world impact through a collaboration with a large German company, aiming to translate machine learning innovations into market-ready medical devices and contribute to top-tier scientific publications.

Required Skills

Education

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

Experience

  • Professional experience in machine learning, deep learning, and data integration
  • Experience in computer vision and medical image analysis is a plus
  • Interest or experience in bioinformatics and large-scale data processing

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Proof of immunity against measles is required due to Infection Protection Act (IfSG) regulations.