PhD position / Postdoc position (all genders) in AI forbiomedical data analysis v

PhD position / Postdoc position (all genders) in AI for biomedical data analysis

Full time/ Part time |Temporary |Hamburg-Eppendorf

UKE_Zentrum für Molekulare Neurobiologie (ZMNH) Better together. For life.

At the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), we are committed to excellence in research, education, and comprehensive healthcare across our clinics. Every day, our team of approximately 16,100 dedicated employees works to make the world a healthier place. Our goal is to be one of the leading university hospitals while also being the best employer in our industry.

At UKE, we believe that meaningful and successful work should align with our employees' personal needs and individual lifestyles. Just as diverse as these needs are, so too is the variety of personalized solutions we offer.

Welcome to the UKE.

You will join the Institute of Medical Systems Bioinformatics ( and the bAIome Center for Biomedical AI ( as part of a dynamic, international, and interdisciplinary team working at the forefront of AI-driven biomedical research. Your work will contribute directly to improving our understanding, prediction, and treatment of disease.

Your main tasks include the analysis of complex biomedical data using state-of-the-art AI and agentic system approaches, as well as the development of novel machine learning and deep learning algorithms. Your work will range from methodological innovation to real-world clinical application. You will work with multimodal biomedical datasets (omics, imaging, spatial data, and patient data) and apply cutting-edge AI technologies such as graph neural networks, transformer architectures, diffusion models, foundation models for biology and medicine, and agentic AI workflows such as autonomous analysis agents. In close collaboration with clinical partners, you will translate your research into practical and clinically relevant applications, contributing to advances in precision and personalized medicine.

The position is initially limited to three years as part of a third-party funded project and to be filled with 80-100 % of the regular weekly working hours.

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or a related field
• Solid understanding of modern machine learning and deep learning methods, including experience with frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow/Keras and scikit-learn
• Experience with agentic AI systems, automated workflows, or LLM-based development environments (e.g., OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, or similar) is a plus
• Proficiency in Python, Linux, and HPC environments
• Experience working with multimodal biomedical datasets (omics, imaging, clinical data) is advantageous
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with machine learning researchers, biologists, clinicians, and domain experts
• Knowledge of biology and medicine is a plus
• Proven ability for independent and creative research (e.g., through projects, publications, or open-source contributions)
• Highly motivated, team-oriented, and enthusiastic about interdisciplinary research bridging AI, biology, and medicine
• Strong English skills in an international and diverse work environment

Your Offer

• Work on cutting-edge AI methods with direct clinical relevance
• Access to large-scale multimodal biomedical datasets and modern GPU infrastructure
• Close collaboration with clinicians, biologists, and AI researchers in a highly interdisciplinary environment
• Opportunity to publish in leading international scientific journals and conferences
• Attractive compensation according to TVöD/VKA
• Secure employment with meaningful work and respectful collaboration
• Comprehensive onboarding and open knowledge exchange within the team
• Extensive training and further education programs at our UKE Academy for Education and Careers
• Opportunities to contribute to our "UKE INside" personnel policy through cross-professional and cross-hierarchical projects
• Sustainable travel: subsidies for the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket, and Dr. Bike bicycle service
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperation on childcare, free vacation childcare, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Excellent health, wellness, and sports programs
• A wide range of dining options in our staff restaurant, with additional choices available at the Health Kitchen cafés, bistros, and an on-site supermarket

Knowledge – Research – Healing through Shared Competence: The UKE. Apply here at the UKE.

We look forward to receiving your application by May4, 2026.

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Contact to the Department

Prof. Dr. Stefan Bonn

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Please note that employment is contingent upon proof of immunization or immunity against the measles virus, in accordance with applicable legal and medical requirements. Documentation (e.g., vaccination certificate) must be provided before employment begins.

We live diversity and value variety.

We offer a work environment that provides equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, ethnic and social origin, or religion. This is confirmed by our accession to the Charter of Diversity. We explicitly aim to increase the proportion of women in management positions, especially among scientific personnel in research and teaching. Women with equal qualifications will be given priority. The same applies in the case of under-representation of one gender in the advertised area. Persons with severe disabilities with equal aptitude, competence, and professional performance will be given priority.

Learn more about "Diversity at UKE" here.