Doctoral Researchers: up to 6 Fully Funded Positions in Data Science and Health

Do you want to bring artificial intelligence (AI) and data science to the forefront of health research? Then we look forward to receiving your application for one of the following positions: Doctoral Researchers: up to 6 Fully Funded Positions in Data Science and Health.

Reference number: 2026-0149

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is a top-ranked computer science university and Helmholtz research center. The German Cancer Research Center is the largest biomedical research institution in Germany with leading research in health data sciences. The Heidelberg University is the oldest university in Germany with a leading university clinic and excellent track record in scientific computing. These three top institutions joined to tackle this thrilling area by providing a unique doctoral program. In addition to the research project and dissertation, the program includes a structured curriculum that complements the doctoral training with interdisciplinary courses and transferable skills development.

Apply if you can see the potential of techniques like deep learning in the health sector, and if you feel ready for shaping the future of our well-being. We offer projects in a collaborative research environment across discipline borders, focusing on topics in the following data science areas:

• Imaging & Diagnostics
• Robotic, Surgery & Interventions
• Models for Personalized Medicine
• Public Health

We are looking for excellent graduates holding a master's degree, received by October 2026 at the latest, in computer science, mathematics, engineering, physics or related quantitative sciences (e.g. bioinformatics or medical informatics).

To apply for a position please visit https://www.hidss4health.de/application to fill in the required HIDSS4Health-specific application documents which need to be uploaded with your application.

• Cutting-edge research and working with top-experts in data science, AI, health and medicine
• Inspiring work environment in an interdisciplinary setting
• Integrated structured training curriculum of scientific and professional skills taught in English
• Financial support for attending conferences and research collaborations
• A contract for a fully-funded position with competitive salary according to the applicable regulations of the participating institutions (e.g. German E13 TVöD or TV-L) at one of the three HIDSS4Health research institutions

Dr. Balint Kovacs
Phone: +49 6221 42-5366

The positions are initially limited to 3 years.
Successful candidates will start their scientific work in January 2027 or earlier, if feasible.

Application Deadline: August 18, 2026

Applications by e-mail cannot be accepted.
Please also note that we cannot return applications submitted by post.

We are convinced that an innovative research and working environment thrives on the diversity of its employees. Therefore, we welcome applications from talented people, regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical ability, religion and age. People with severe disabilities are given preference if they have the same aptitude.

Notice: We are subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). Therefore, all our employees must provide proof of immunity against measles.

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