Postdoc positions in Computational Health (f/m/x)
Full time39 hrs./week
Neuherberg near Munich
Partial Home Office possible
At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.
The Computational Health Center (CHC) at Helmholtz Munich develops novel computational tools powered by AI to accelerate discovery and translation in human health and disease.
The CHC has 9 open positions in its postdoctoral program. The program offers a rare opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of machine learning and health sciences, with unique access to experimental and clinical data. Embedded in Munich’s thriving AI landscape, fellows benefit from world-class facilities, interdisciplinary collaboration, career development events, networking initiatives, industry placements, and research stays.
Your tasks
Candidates are expected to conduct independent and collaborative research, contribute to publications and grant writing, and support the supervision of students and junior researchers in one the following research areas:
- Computational oncology
- AI drug discovery
- Statistical genetics, single-cell genomics, virtual cell models
- Graph-based neural networks, optimal transport
- Biomedical imaging, deep learning, virtual reality, AI-driven image analysis
- Agentic systems, large language models
- Generative AI, probabilistic models
- Representation learning, self-supervised learning, foundation models
- Data analysis, non-linear statistics, knowledge management
Your profile
- PhD in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Applied Mathematics or related field
- Interest in interdisciplinary research
- Applied experience with machine/deep learning methods
- Ability to handle multiple projects in a dynamic environment
- Strong interest in medical and/or biological questions
If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The positions are for a fixed term of 2 years.
"With AI we can imagine a future where diagnosing and treating diseases is more affordable, widely available, and thus more democratic."
Benefits
- Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
- Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities
- Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
- International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
- Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives
Interested in applying?
- Statement of motivation
- References (if available)
- List of publications with highlighting the top 3 publications
- CV
- Cover letter
- Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
- Contact details for at least two referees
- list of publications
- your future research plan (3 pages max.)
If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree. Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
Our commitment
Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)
AI for Health
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Oberschleißheim
