Data Scientist / Data Manager (f/m/d) - in Digital Pathology

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Data Scientist / Data Manager (f/m/d) - in Digital Pathology

Operational area: Institute of Pathology / LaBooratory of Nephropathology

Working hours: 100% of the collectively agreed full-time working hours (currently 38.5 hours per week)

Duration/Term of employment: Initially limited to 1 year with option of prolongation until the completion of the doctoral degree

Start date: As soon as possible

Remuneration/Rates: EG 13 (TV-L)

We are an interdisciplinary and international team of scientists and clinicians working on medical applications and projects, embedded directly within the Institute of Pathology.

Our team has a long-standing focus and expertise in developing novel methods for digital pathology, advanced image analysis and deep learning, including a novel omics approach, the next-generation morphometry and pathomics. We also put a strong focus on sustainable AI (green/energy-efficient AI), and secure and explainable AI.

Our hardware equipment comprises high-end computational infrastructure, with several GPU (NVIDIA DGX A100) and CPU clusters and storage systems. We have a unique and continuously growing collection of both preclinical data sets and large, international, multi-center data sets from patients.

Description and essential criteria

Development and management of large-scale, multicentric pathology image datasets and associated clinical and omics data

Curation, preprocessing, and quality control of pathology image data and metadata

Ensuring data quality, documentation, and compliance with FAIR data principles

Ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and data protection regulations

Collaboration with IT services and AI researchers in the administration of data storage systems and GPU computing infrastructure

Development of novel approaches for pathology data management and integration into national research infrastructures

Your profile

We are looking for a data scientist and data manager to advance our research in digital pathology: A highly motivated and reliable person with the technical and organisational skills to apply existing and develop novel approaches to manage and curate large-scale pathology image data and associated clinical and molecular data both from clinical and preclinical sources used in biomedical and AI research.

Masters degree, PhD, or equivalent qualification in computer science, data science, biomedical informatics, engineering, or a related field

Experience in research data management, preferably involving clinical data

Knowledge of Linux systems, file systems, and databases

Familiarity with data protection regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Programming skills and experience with image processing are advantageous

Experience in system administration is a plus

Excellent communication and teamwork skills in interdisciplinary environments

Very good command of English (C1/C2 level or equivalent)

Structured, reliable, and independent working style

Strong interest in biomedical and AI-driven research

Why you should choose us?

We offer…

30 days of vacation per year for full-time employment

A bonus of 3,000 euros for employees who help recruit employees in different sectors

An attractive company pension scheme from VBL

Education opportunities, including updating and upgrading

Access to public transport

In-house kindergarten (places subject to availability)

Staff residences (places subject to availability and by arrangement)

An onboarding app for new employees

Extended opening hours in the staff restaurant

Application:

The application deadline for the advertised position GB-P-55712 is July 10, 2026.