Data Scientist/Computational Scientist – Multimodal and Multi-Agent AI for Precision Oncology (m/f/d)

• Multimodal data integration and preprocessing: Harmonize and integrate longitudinal clinical data, imaging, pathology and outcome data
• Multi-agent and predictive AI development: Develop machine-learning components for patient-trajectory modeling, recurrence and survival prediction, and integrate them into the PROMETHEUS multi-agent
• Agent interaction, explainability and uncertainty: Contribute to architectures that combine specialized AI components, knowledge-based reasoning and clinically interpretable outputs; implement uncertainty estimation and human-in-the-loop mechanisms
• Validation and clinical translation: Perform internal and external validation, benchmark against established risk models and assess clinical utility across European cohorts
• Scientific communication and collaboration: Contribute to high-impact publications, presentations and close collaboration with physicians, imaging experts and AI researchers in Heidelberg and across the European consortium

• Master's degree or PhD in Data Science, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, Medical Informatics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline
• Excellent programming skills in Python and/or R
• Strong expertise in machine learning, deep learning and predictive modeling
• Experience working with multimodal, longitudinal or high-dimensional datasets
• Interest in or experience with multi-agent systems, agent orchestration, transformers, multimodal fusion, knowledge-grounded AI or clinical decision support systems
• Sound understanding of model validation, calibration and reproducible research practices
• Experience in explainable AI, survival analysis, medical imaging or healthcare AI is considered an advantage
• A proactive, independent and scientifically collaborative mindset combined with excellent communication and skills in an interdisciplinary international environment

• Collectively agreed remuneration according to TV-L E13, attractive company pension scheme (VBL)
• Opportunity to work within a prestigious European research consortium at the forefront of AI and precision oncology
• Active role in developing novel AI technologies with direct relevance for clinical decision-making and patient care
• Access to unique multicenter datasets and state-of-the-art research infrastructure
• Close collaboration with internationally recognized experts in medicine, artificial intelligence and medical imaging
• 30-day vacation
• Sustainable travel: job ticket
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperative arrangements for childcare, subsidy for child vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Wide range of health, prevention and sports offers

For further information, please contact PD Dr. Magdalena Görtz, Senior Physician and Research Group Leader.

Advance the Future of Precision Oncology!

We look forward to receiving your online application.