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The new "Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Public Health Research" (ZKI-PH) offers a unique working and research environment: with innovative methods, an international team and state-of-the-art equipment, we are committed to the health of the population.

Research Group Leader (Career Track)
Artificial Intelligence – Fundamentals (m/f/d)

Start date: As soon as possible
Contract type: Fixed-term contract up to max. 5 years
Location: Wildau (near Berlin)
Deadline: 30.06.2023
Remuneration: up to E 15 TVöD
Reference number: 968709 | 100/23

We are looking for new team members for our new "Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Public Health Research" (ZKI-PH) in Wildau. Join the Robert Koch Institute – one of Germany's largest departmental (governmental) research institutions. We look forward to meeting you!

For legal reasons, the specific duration of each individual contract (maximum 5 years) is based on the individual availability of time within the meaning of § 2 (1) of the Wissenschafts­zeitvertrags­gesetz (WissZeitVG).

Your responsibilities

Set-up and management of the new research group "AI Fundamentals", in particular:

• Assemble own team to fulfil official tasks and duties as part of a departmental research organisation, incl.
  • Strategic management of technology development for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public health sector
  • Development of methodological foundations for AI-supported applications
  • Development of analytical methods for the investigation of methodological challenges in AI models and the quality assurance of these models for use in medicine, society and public health
  • Exploration of ethical aspects in the use and application of AI methods
• Support the professional development of scientific staff
• Collaborate across disciplines and departments within the RKI to combine and augment the RKI’s traditional expertise in the research of infectious and non-communicable diseases with and/or by artificial intelligence methods

Conduct world-class scientific research in the field of Artificial Intelligence for Public Health, in particular:

• Independently manage research projects at the interface of AI, medicine and bioinformatics for the benefit of public health
• Manage and integrate data, develop novel algorithms/methods, and provide quality assurance for this work
• Coordinate above-mentioned research projects and support the acquisition of third-party funding
• Prepare high-impact factor scientific publications as well as project and research reports

Provide scientific support during the establishment of a federal and networked research data infrastructure:

• Cooperate closely with the Federal Ministry of Health and other federal authorities within its remit, in particular the Research Data Centre at the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM)
• Contribute to national and international bodies/panels which regulate data availability and AI applications in the health sector
• Provide scientific support for the development of the Health Data Space at national and European level

Our employees enjoy
A CLEAR PURPOSE
We offer you a job that matters. As Germany's most important public health institute our impact is large.

A COOPERATIVE WORK CLIMATE
Teamwork is vital in our line of work, so we attach great importance to respectful communication and an open feedback culture.

FLEXIBLE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
We change along with the times when it comes to scheduling. We offer flexible models tailored to individual needs, 30 days paid leave each year and sabbatical opportunities.

MOBILITY
Off-campus work is part of our routine. We provide a public transit „job ticket“ for trips to the office and bicycles for shorter trips.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT
Family services, child care and flex time – life is variable and our offerings are as diverse as the lives of our staff as well!

LEISURE ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Sport, relaxation courses or cinema club, we have it all. Furthermore, we regularly host all kinds of events – both work-related and informal ones.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
We want you to grow with us, so we support your professional, academic and personal development.

MODERN EQUIPMENT
Rewarding responsibilities and state-of-the-art equipment make for fruitful interdisciplinary research and supportive administration.

Looking for a new challenge?
Become part of the RKI's DNA! We are looking forward to meeting you.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. We guarantee equality in the workplace by welcoming people across the spectrum of diversity. Disabled candidates with the same qualifications and suitability will be given preference.

Within the scope of its supervisory powers, the Federal Ministry of Health may examine application documents on a case-by-case basis. Your data will be deleted after the application process has been completed.

Further questions?
Please contact
Anne Lettau
Phone: +49 30 18754-3551
Mail: LettauA@rki.de

About Robert Koch Institute

The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) is the government’s central scientific institution in the field of biomedicine. It is one of the most important bodies for the safeguarding of public health in Germany.

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