Germany’s largest research organization, the Helmholtz Association, launched Helmholtz AI: This dedicated, interdisciplinary platform develops and promotes applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods for all Helmholtz centers in collaboration with its external and university partners. Its central unit is implemented at the Helmholtz Zentrum München in Munich.

Lara Urban’s lab at Helmholtz AI and the Helmholtz Pioneer Campus at Helmholtz Munich focuses on the application of Molecular Biology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the context of planetary health. Research topics include, but are not limited to:

• leveraging genomics and AI to study the diversity and distribution of bioaerosols and their impact on human health, also in the context of climate change;
• pioneering portable genomic and data analysis approaches for in situ real-time detection and classification of airborne pathogens; 
• developing similar approaches for monitoring the spread of zoonotic diseases, in the context of both, animal health/biodiversity conservation and global health. 

In this context, the Urban lab is looking for a PhD candidate who has experience in genomic research, Machine Learning, and/or planetary health, and who has a strong interest in the respective other research directions. You will be working closely with the rest of the Urban lab to drive your own research, and be involved in interdisciplinary projects within Helmholtz and in additional international collaborations. You will be given ample opportunity to publish your scientific results and present them at international conferences.

What we offer you
scientific training at MUDS Graduate School work-life balance flexible working hours 30 days annual leave on-site health management service	career consultation home office options on-site daycare & vacation childcare company pension scheme discounted public transport ticket

Munich, with its numerous lakes and its vicinity to the Alps, is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life worldwide. With its first-class universities and research institutes, it offers a scientifically inspiring environment.

Your scientific career is important to us, that’s why this position provides the opportunity for you to build specialist knowledge and gather significant professional experience.

Remuneration and social benefits are based on the collective wage agreement for public-sector employees at federal level (EG 13 75% TV EntgO Bund). The position is (initially) limited to three years, but under certain circumstances an extension can be arranged.

To promote diversity, we welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we require further documents from you regarding the recognition of the degree. Please request the recognition as early as possible.

We are looking forward to receiving your application until May 27th 2022; please be in touch if you require additional time due to unforeseen circumstances. Please upload the following in a single PDF file:

• Motivation letter: Describe the reason for applying to be part of our lab, and why you think you are the right candidate to fill this position (max. 2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae incl. list of publications and/or conference contributions
• Copy of your diploma/degree certificates
• At least two reference letters (or the names and contact details of two referees)




Interested? If you have further questions, simply contact Dr. Christoph Feest,  lara.urban@helmholtz-muenchen.de who will be happy to be of assistance.

Helmholtz Zentrum München Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH) Helmholtz AI Ingolstädter Landstraße 1 85764 Oberschleißheim