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Study Assistant (m/f/d) in the field of oncological studies

Anticipated Start Date:  01.02.2026
Application End Date:  09.01.2026
Temporary Employment:  24 months
Working Hours:  Full and Part Time
Requisition ID:  1652

The University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus and the Faculty of Medicine together form University Medicine Dresden. It is committed to excellence in high-performance medicine, medical research and teaching as well as healthcare services for patients in the entire region.

Together for the cutting-edge medicine of tomorrow - become part of  University Medicine Dresden

 

Study Assistant (m/f/d)

in the field of oncological studies

 

 

The position is available as soon as possible, full-time or part-time, initially limited to 12 months. Compensation is based on the collective agreement for the public service (TV-L). Depending on qualifications, classification into pay grade E9a is possible.

 

Shape the future of cancer diagnostics and therapy with artificial intelligence!

We are looking for a Study Assistant (m/f/d) with a focus on Computer Vision to support our team in the research group Artificial Intelligence in Hematology (www.ai-in-cancer.org). We are an interdisciplinary team of physicians, biologists, and computer scientists, working together to improve cancer care through data science and artificial intelligence.

 

Your Responsibilities – Where your skills matter:

 

  • Development of computer vision pipelines for diagnosing blood cancers from microscopic images, detecting digital biomarkers, prognostication, and therapy selection

  • Optimization of existing pipelines for training and deploying classification, object detection, and segmentation models

  • Improving model generalizability across different imaging conditions (microscopes/slide scanners, staining and exposure variations)

  • Monitoring state-of-the-art developments and applying them to enhance existing projects as well as conceptualizing and planning new ones

  • Implementing data-centered design principles to optimize data processing and analysis

  • Maintenance of repository systems for code, data, and artifact management

 

Your Profile – What makes you a great fit:

 

  • Completed university degree and proven expertise in fields such as computer science, computer vision, machine learning, mathematical image processing, bioinformatics, or comparable areas

  • Very good understanding of software development for machine learning and computer vision (MLOps)

  • Practical experience with object-oriented Python programming and the AI software development cycle (DevOps, MLOps, GitOps, testing), including container technologies (Docker), version control (Git), and high-performance computing (HPC)

  • Experience with agile software development methods

  • Strong teamwork skills and the ability to independently coordinate and implement tasks in a goal-oriented manner

  • Solid programming skills in modern deep learning frameworks (PyTorch preferred, TensorFlow) and common scientific computing libraries (e.g. NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, OpenCV)

  • English is the working language in our lab (fluency required). German skills are an advantage but not mandatory.

Desirable: PhD or postdoctoral experience; experience in an academic environment (publications, scientific work, grant writing); or experience in project management (time and resource planning)

 

Our Offer – Why you will love working with us:

 

  • Structured and individualized onboarding tailored to your needs and accompanied by a dedicated mentor

  • A great, supportive, and multidisciplinary team in which you can help shape the strategic development of the department

  • A respectful, appreciative, and open team culture lived throughout the entire clinic

  • Excellent internal development opportunities and proactive support from your supervisors

  • Compensation according to the house collective agreement plus annual bonus and occupational pension scheme

  • 30 days of vacation

  • Career & development: Extensive internal and external training opportunities (e.g. via our Carus Academy)

  • Work–life balance: Our family office supports you in all life situations, including childcare near the clinic, holiday programs, and eldercare assistance

  • Health & wellbeing: Comprehensive sports and exercise programs in our state-of-the-art fitness studio, as well as mental health support and workplace health programs

  • Employee benefits: Discounts at our hospital pharmacy, corporate benefits, and additional shopping platforms

 

Your contact in the HR Directorate

 

 

Elena Koch

Tel: 0351-458- 2594

Severely disabled applicants are expressly encouraged to apply and will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

We kindly ask you to apply preferably via our online form to make the selection process faster and more effective. Of course, we also consider your written application without any disadvantages. 

To ensure the best possible health protection for our patients and employees, we require proof of measles vaccination (a medical certificate) in accordance with the Infection Protection Act. Further proof of vaccination status must be presented before starting work.

Good reasons for the Dresden University Medicine as an employer

Attractive conditions

With us, you can expect remuneration in line with the company pay scale, 30 days' vacation and a fixed annual bonus. For the time after your active career, we offer the possibility of a company-supported pension scheme.

Diverse working environment

Dresden University Hospital is one of the most innovative and successful hospitals in Germany. As a maximum care provider, it covers the entire spectrum of medicine and offers varied tasks in a wide range of areas.

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