App Developer and Data Analyst (m/f/d) – University Clinic for Kidney and Hypertension Diseases, Diabetology and Endocrinology
- Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg A. ö. R
- 39120 Magdeburg, Germany
- 05/06/2026
Job Description
Third-party funded
Our interdisciplinary research team at the University Hospital Magdeburg is developing, in collaboration with local companies, intelligent insoles for patients with diabetes that measure pressure and temperature changes in real time, thereby enabling early warnings of potential health complications. This innovative technology significantly improves the quality of life of our patients and supports the prevention of severe secondary diseases. We offer you the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic, research-driven environment. Our working language is multilingual (German and English). Further information can be found in our publications:
- Ming A, Alhajjar A, …, Mertens PR. Telemedical Monitoring of Plantar Temperature in Diabetic Patients at Risk of Foot Ulcers. Deutsches Ärzteblatt International, 2024 Jan 12;121(1):9–16. doi: 10.3238/arztebl.m2023.0229.
- Ming A, Lorek E, …, Mertens PR. Unveiling the link between cognitive impairment and peripheral neuropathy in diabetes: an observational and proof-of-concept study with video games and sensor-equipped insoles. Frontiers in Endocrinology. 2024;15:1310152
Your responsibilities:
- Development and optimization of smartphone applications, in particular innovative video games, including interface integration with the study server (IQ-Trial)
- Analysis and visualization of game data, including implementation of AI algorithms
- Writing scientific publications based on research results
- Archiving research data and providing technical support for clinical studies
- Optimization of study materials (eg sensors, electronics, etc.)
Your profile:
- Independent and structured working style as well as interest in innovative technologies in the healthcare sector
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field
- Solid programming skills in Java and C#
- Knowledge of machine learning methods
- Experience in data analysis (R, Python or SPSS)
- Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills, including in interdisciplinary teams
What we offer:
- 30 days of annual leave, plus flexible working time compensation days and public holidays
- Work in a highly innovative, scientific, and dynamic team
- Independent work with involvement in pioneering research projects
- Social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV-L)
- Opportunity to pursue a doctoral thesis as part of the position
Salary:
You can expect a competitive salary depending on assigned responsibilities and fulfillment of personal requirements, up to pay grade E13 in accordance with the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV-L).
Position:
The position is available immediately, part-time (20 hours/week), and limited until December 31, 2027.
For academic inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. med. Peter Mertens at 0391 - 67 13263 or via email.
Your application:
Interested? We look forward to receiving your application by June 17, 2026! Please apply online preferably and include the following documents:
- curriculum vitae
- Cover Letter
- Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
- Two reference letters.
online application
by email:
bewerbung@med.ovgu.de - (Reference number: 386-2026)
by Post:
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg,
Faculty of Medicine,
Personnel Division - Recruiting,
Reference number: 386-2026,
Leipziger Str. 44, 39120 Magdeburg
If you have an international vocational or academic qualification , your application must be accompanied by a certificate evaluation from the Central Office for Foreign Education (KMK) . If you do not yet have a certificate evaluation, you will need to apply for one if your application is successful.
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