Research Associate (m/f/d) Clinical AI Agent Systems & Medical Informatics

Work at the Charité

The Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, founded at Charité in November 2025, systematically integrates computer science with medicine and basic sciences. Its scope ranges from basic research on artificial intelligence and the development of clinical applications to systematic testing in everyday healthcare practice.

To strengthen our team, we are seeking a physician with experience in artificial intelligence, medical informatics, and clinical data analysis. The position is situated at the intersection of clinical care, medical AI, and translational validation. The goal is the development and evaluation of AI-based agent systems for clinical applications.

The position at a glance

• Participation in the development and training of medical agent systems, particularly based on routine clinical data and defined medical use cases.
• Retrospective testing of these systems in simulated clinical environments, including evaluation of model behavior, medical plausibility, safety and potential sources of error.
• Support for the prospective integration and validation of selected agent systems in clinical workflows
• Co-development of validation protocols, coordination with clinical partners, scientific evaluation and publication of results with the aim of obtaining a doctorate.

According to §110 (4), sentence 3, the Berlin Higher Education Act (BerlHG) provides for a reasonable amount of time within working hours for one's own scientific further qualification.

Then we are looking for

• Completed studies in human medicine including medical licensure, as well as completed studies in computer science or mathematics or statistics.
• Practical experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, medical informatics and clinical data analysis
• Ideally, knowledge of Python, electronic health records, large language models, agent systems, clinical decision support, patient safety and/or prospective AI validation.
• Ability to translate clinical questions into technical requirements and to critically evaluate AI systems with regard to safety, validity and clinical usability.
• German and English skills at C1 level

This is what Charité brings with it

• A scientifically demanding position at the IKIM of Charité with direct proximity to clinical care, AI research and digital medicine.
• The opportunity to participate in the development of safe medical agent systems and to establish one's own scientific projects, publications and third-party funded projects.
• A future-oriented, varied and challenging role with a high degree of personal responsibility and scope for action.
• Discounts on many offers for employees in the areas of shopping, travel, and sports.
• Additional retirement security through our company pension scheme
• Certified as a family-friendly university and family-friendly company since 2007 (more information can be found here)

Information about the position

• Pay grade Ä1 TV-Ärztliche Angestellten (Collective Agreement for Physicians ). Here you will find all information regarding salary and collective agreement.
• The position is to be filled with 20 hours per week (50%) and is limited to the project until May 31, 2030.
• The application deadline is: November 12, 2026
• Reference number: 8449

Stimulating work environment

Charité employs outstanding colleagues. It offers an ideal environment for personal development.

The triad of research, teaching and patient care

As a university hospital and maximum care provider, we combine leading theoretical and practical application with the opportunity to conduct research and share acquired knowledge in the best possible way with (prospective) colleagues.

Family and career are compatible at Charité

Our contact points offer personal advice to ensure a good work-life balance, especially in cases involving family members in need of care. We also organize childcare during school holidays or emergencies and cooperate with daycare centers.