Principal Investigator (f/m/x) in Computational Biomedicine (Facharzt/-ärztin - Biochemie)

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Principal Investigator (f/m/x) in Computational Biomedicine

102306


Full time

Munich

Home Office Options

We are Helmholtz Munich. In a rapidly changing world, we discover 
breakthrough solutions for better health.

Our research is focused within the areas of metabolic health/diabetes, 
environmental health, molecular targets and therapies, cell programming and 
repair, bioengineering, and computational health. We particularly excel in the 
fields of basic research, bioengineering, artificial intelligence, and 
technological development.

Through this research, we build the foundations for medical innovation. 
Together with our partners, we seek to accelerate the transfer of our research, 
so that laboratory ideas can reach society and improve people’s quality of life 
at the fastest rate possible.

This is what drives us. Why not join us and make a difference?


Helmholtz Munich is a European hub for applied AI to drive biomedical 
discovery and develop solutions that will transform the future of medicine.

The Dr. von Hauner Children’s Hospital at LMU Klinikum is a leading center 
for pediatric medicine and committed to developing a new era of precision 
medicine for children and adolescents.

Together, we invite applications for a jointly affiliated Principal 
Investigator (f/m/x) in Computational Biomedicine.

Our offer


- A unique opportunity for scientific independence to establish yourself at 
the forefront of applied AI working with singular biomedical data sets in 
particular in pediatric research.
 - A generous start-up package (salary, positions, running costs) at the level 
of an ERC Starting Grant; positions are limited to five years, with access to 
the tenure option for early career investigators.
 - A dynamic, multicultural, interdisciplinary and highly collaborative 
research environment in Munich, one of the world’s most liveable cities.

You and your group will build a bridge between the Dr. von Hauner Children's 
Hospital at the LMU Clinical Center in conjunction with the new German Center 
for Child and Adolescent Healthand the vibrant and thriving digital health 
community in Munich, includingELLIS Munich(with the opportunity to join the 
ELLIS Society).

We specifically welcome applications from female scientists. Helmholtz Munich 
and the LMU Klinikum are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive 
workplace. Both are certified equal opportunity employers with a 
family-friendly research environment, flexible hours and remote working 
options, dual-career opportunities and a child-care facility on campus.


Prof. Matthias Tschöp (Dr. Med., Dr. hc.),CEO of Helmholtz Munich:

"We believe that excellent research requires a range of different 
perspectives. Diverse teams reach better solutions and are more innovative in 
their research topics.

Establishing our Diversity Management Strategy demonstrates our commitment to 
ensuring an appreciative company culture based on mutual respect. We are also 
implementing diversity-sensitive processes throughout our whole organization."

Your tasks

Research directions may include but are not restricted to:


- Large language models for biomedical image and multi-omics data.
 - Disease dynamics inference based on clinical and EHR data.
 - Deep learning algorithms for precision medicine, and fair AI for biomedical 
applications.

You will work closely with members of Helmholtz Munich’s Computational Health 
Center and of the nascentGerman Center for Child and Adolescent Healthand build 
on as well as extend a well cultivated and longstanding collaboration.

Your profile


- Excellent PhD and postdoc with outstanding scientific achievements and 
publication record as well as international research experience.
 - Background in computational biology or related fields.
 - High affinity and passion for biomedical, pediatric and translational 
research.
 - Track record of working in an interactive/interdisciplinary team.
 - Strong communication, organization, leadership and decision-making skills.

Benefits


Career Development

Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers


Recreation

30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays


International Staff Service

Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany


Health Promotion

Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives


Family Support

On-site kindergarten, holiday care, care for the elderly


Personal Development

Continuous education and training


If you fulfil all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of 
up to E 15. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for 
Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 5 
years, with the possibility of moving to a permanent contract.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications 
from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, 
ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified 
applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further 
documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree.Please request 
the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as 
early as possible.


Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Anna Sacher, 089 
3187-2926, who will be happy to help.


Please submit your cover letter, CV, list of publications (please highlight up 
to 3 with a brief explanation of their impact), your future research plan (3 
pages max.) and contact details of three referees as a single PDF via our 
online submission system.

31 January, 2024


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