PhD student - Computer Science (m/f/d)

Stellenbeschreibung:

PhD Student/Medical Informatician (gn*)

Fixed term of 3 years | Full-time with 100% | Salary according to TV-L E13 | Institute of Medical Informatics | Job ID: 11716

We are UKM. We have a clear social mission and, with our focus on healthcare, research, and teaching, we bear a unique responsibility.

To meet our high standards every day, we are looking forward to your scientific expertise - ideally with you on board!

The position is based at the Institute of Medical Informatics within the research group “Medical Data Integration Center (MeDIC)” led by Dr. Michael Storck and is embedded in the DFG‑funded Collaborative Research Centre 1748, Principles of Reproduction. The CRC 1748 involves scientists of the University, University Hospital, and Max Planck Institute Münster as well as of the RWTH Aachen. Our central objective is to elucidate the genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms governing the formation and function of the testis, production and function of sperm, fertilisation, as well as early embryonic development - in both health and disease. To this end, we combine interdisciplinary research in molecular, structural, and cell biology as well as in physiology, biophysics, epi/genetics, (bio)informatics, and multimodal data analysis.

Main goal of the MeDIC is to implement inter‑facility research data infrastructures that will be a hub between patient care and research. On this basis, the MeDIC provides researchers with solutions for data analysis and exchange, re‑use of data, and data publication in clinical research according to the FAIR principles.

Responsibilities

Conduct research in an exciting, interdisciplinary large‑scale project
Analyze requirements, and contribute to the conceptualization, design, and implementation of the Fertility Data and Collaboration Hub (FeDCH)
Design and implementation of the legal, data protection and data security requirements for data sharing within the CRC and beyond
Participate in the Integrated Research Training Group "Reproduction.MS PhD-Training Centre in Translational Science"

Requirements

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Medical Informatics, Business Informatics, or a related discipline
Knowledge of database systems, data integration, and data warehousing
Programming skills, ideally in Java and/or Kotlin
Interest in medical information systems, medical terminologies, data modeling, and standards in medical informatics
Interest in data protection and IT security and their legal and technical implementation
Motivation for scientific work and willingness to contribute to an interdisciplinary team
Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written); German skills are advantageous

We offer

State‑of‑the‑art computing infrastructure
Competitive, interdisciplinary, and international research environment with a track record of intense mutual collaboration
Structured PhD‑training programme with a wide range of professional development opportunities
Salary according to tariff agreement, extra annual payment, and company pension plan (VBL)
A respectful and appreciative work environment within a diverse team