Data Scientists (m/f/d) – Computer Vision

The German Primate Center (DPZ) – Leibniz Institute for Primate Research in Göttingen is a world‑renowned competence and reference center for research on and with primates. It pursues cutting‑edge research on the physiology, behavior, welfare, and genetics of non‑human primates. In addition to its laboratories in Göttingen, it manages five field stations in the tropics. The DPZ is one of 96 research and infrastructure facilities of the Leibniz Association.

The DPZ’s Primate Data Science (PRIDAS) platform seeks to fill several positions for Data Scientists (m/f/d) – Computer Vision . The position is suitable for part‑time work.

Our research with primates at the DPZ involves a combination of behavioral, physiological, imaging, and genetic data. Such data sets allow categorically novel questions and scientific approaches. The central task of PRIDAS is developing and providing data science services in support of the DPZ’s mission, including methods for data processing, analysis, and management of highly complex multimodal data.

This role will focus on providing, developing, evaluating, and productizing computer vision methods for the analysis of video and imaging data that are generated as part of the research at the DPZ.

Qualifications

Minimum of a Ph.D. (or exceptional M.Sc. plus 4 years experience) in computer science, data science, machine learning, mathematics, physics, or similar field
Experience in Python and at least one deep learning framework, like PyTorch or TensorFlow
Experience with analyzing large data sets or advanced computer vision
Very good communication skills
High motivation to support scientific research by implementing innovative data science approaches in a wide range of scientific questions
Very good English skills (written and spoken)

We offer the opportunity to expand one’s skills in an attractive scientific environment with modern IT infrastructure, flexible and family‑friendly working hours, and the opportunity to be directly involved in multiple research projects. We adhere to the Leibniz diversity standards and welcome applications from all qualified persons, regardless of their ethnic, cultural, social background, gender, religion, ideology, disability, age, or sexual identity. Registered disabled applicants with equal aptitude and qualifications will be given preferential consideration. We kindly ask you to indicate a disability in your application.

Employment at the DPZ is based on the civil service rules and regulations. The salary scale is in accordance with TV‑L, with VBL pension scheme.

Please send your written application under the keyword “PRIDAS data scientist – computer vision” with a CV, motivation letter, and list of references via E‑Mail to Applications arriving until November 28th, 2025, are considered for this position.

For more information about the DPZ, please visit or call ‑105. Further information on the Leibniz Association can be found at

Employment type

Part‑time

Seniority level

Associate

Job function

Research

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