Data Engineer in Brain Tumor Research and Diagnostics (m/f/d)
wanted for the next possible date at the Neuropathology Department at Heidelberg University Hospital.
The Division of Molecular Neuropathology is seeking an ambitious data engineer to lead the digital transformation of brain tumor research and diagnostics. As one of the largest neuro-oncology diagnostic institutions, we house a growing SQL database containing a wealth of data from multi-omics studies, histological imaging, and clinical research. This unparalleled resource provides the foundation for advancing diagnostics through data integration and workflow optimization.
As a key member of our interdisciplinary team—including physicians, biologists, and computer scientists—you will shape the future of data-driven diagnostics. Your primary responsibility will be to enhance and expand our SQL database, improving its usability, scalability, and integration into standardized workflows. You will design, implement, and optimize a data infrastructure tailored for high-throughput, AI-assisted analysis, supporting both clinical reporting and research efforts.
Together, we aim to embed diagnostics into the care delivery process, creating iterative workflows that surpass traditional single-shot profiling. Your contributions will help integrate data science into every step of oncology care.
- Job-ID: V000013825
- Field of application: Neuropathologie
- Location: Heidelberg
- Job Category: IT
- Working hours: full-time (100%)
- Published: 03.03.2025
- Limitation:Temporary (24 Month, Permanent employment/ continued employment is being sought)
- Contract:TV-UK
Your tasks
As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will:
- Enhance and expand our SQL database with novel datatypes
- Ensure consistent annotations across data types and modalities by manual curation as well as the establishment of programmatic approaches to make systematic adjustments
- Coordinate the development of interfaces and access points with external partners and software providers
- Implement automated workflows for generating clinical reports and systematic downstream analyses in specialized web applications
- Advance the digital transformation of brain tumor research and diagnostics
Your Profile
- A degree in computer science, bioinformatics, or a related field. Applications on various entry levels are welcome.
- Experience working with SQL databases, optimally including optimization and integration into complex workflows.
- Familiarity with data from high-throughput molecular analyses (preferred).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and results-oriented mindset.
- A collaborative spirit and the ability to thrive in an interdisciplinary environment.
What we offer
- Goal-oriented, individual training and development opportunities (e.g. medical SQL databases)
- Working with the latest techniques / technical equipment for molecular diagnostics and computational neuropathology, including bulk, single-cell and spatial sequencing, mass spectrometry based proteomics and digital pathology images
- Flexible working hours within the framework of flexitime
- Possibility of doctorate
- Possibility of habilitation
- Possibility to publish scientifically is offered and supported
- Regular team meetings
- Interdisciplinary cooperation with leading experts in the fields of neuropathology, molecular biology and computer science
- Possibility to take over project responsibility for the Molecular Neuropathology Database
- A vibrant academic setting in Heidelberg, one of Europe’s top research hubs
- Collectively agreed remuneration, attractive company pension scheme (VBL)
- 30 days 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
Contact & Application
For further information please contact Dr. Isabell Bludau via e-mail.
Interested?
Applications will be accepted until 31.03.2025 via e-mail.
Neuropathologie
Prof. Dr. Dr. med. Felix Sahm - Geschäftsführender Oberarzt (Neuropathologie)
Im Neuenheimer Feld 224
69120 Heidelberg
Felix.sahm@med.uni-heidelberg.de
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