The Research Institute Children's Cancer Centre at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf is looking for a highly motivated research assistant (PhD student) in the Computational Pediatric Oncology working group (headed by Prof. Dr. Michael Bockmayr) starting 01.11.2026. A later start can be accomodated in principle. We actively support and offer the chance to pursue a PhD alongside the project.
This position is part of a BMFTR-funded Junior Research Consortium conducted in close cooperation with the TU Berlin (Machine Learning Group/Dr. Mina Jamshidi Idaji) and the LMU München (Computational and Molecular Pathology/Prof. Dr. Philipp Jurmeister). The project focuses on developing novel ML methods for multimodal learning in computer-aided diagnostics. The goal is to integrate histopathological, clinical, and molecular data to optimize AI-based decision-making tools in oncology.
Strong individualized support is guaranteed throughout the entire period. In addition, you can expect a motivated and dynamic team of physicians, natural scientists, bioinformaticians, technical assistants, and students at the Research Institute, who are investigating pediatric cancers as part of various projects and with different approaches.
Your tasks:
- Development and evaluation of clinically relevant multimodal classification algorithms using machine learning methods based on image data and high-dimensional omics datasets
- Integration of histological, molecular (genomics, epigenomics, transcriptomics at the bulk and single-cell levels), and clinical data
- Close collaboration with partners and other research groups at the Children’s Cancer Center
- Presentation of research results at international conferences and publication as first author in recognized journals
This position is temporary for three years due to third-party funding and project duration.
