Doctoral student or Research Associate

vor 2 Wochen


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Doctoral Student or Research Associate (m/f/d) – Data Science

Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU), Faculty of Medicine

Founded in 1607, Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a renowned research university with a rich tradition. With approximately 26,500 students and 5,700 employees, we advance science for the benefit of society. Join us in breaking new ground and shaping the future of research.

We are hiring a
Doctoral Student or Research Associate (m/f/d) in the field of Data Science
(E 13 TV-H, full-time, fixed-term, 3 years with option for extension). The position is part of the
externally funded project "PVRI GoDeep Meta Registry
," the world's largest collection of real-world data from patients with pulmonary hypertension.

Your tasks

  • Shape the data infrastructure of the PVRI GoDeep Pulmonary Hypertension Meta Registry
  • Enable international medical experts to gain new insights into an incurable disease
  • Apply your data science skills to link and integrate patient data across countries and continents
  • Collaborate in a small, interdisciplinary team of data scientists, software engineers, and medical experts

Your profile

  • Master's degree (or equivalent) in Informatics, Mathematics, Data Science, or related field (medical background not required)
  • Experience with one or more scripting languages (R, Python, JavaScript)
  • Interest in applying machine learning methods to real-world patient data
  • Strong written and spoken English skills (additional languages welcome)
  • Motivation to work in an international research environment with top experts

What we offer

  • A varied position with flexible working hours
  • Free use of local public transport (LandesTicket Hessen)
  • Extensive training, workshops, and personal development opportunities
  • Wide range of health and sports programs
  • Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance & special payments
  • Excellent compatibility of family and career (certificate "audit familiengerechte hochschule")

Additional information

  • The position is temporary in accordance with § 2 WissZeitVG and § 72 HessHG, with the opportunity for academic qualification.
  • JLU aims to increase the number of women in research and strongly encourages female candidates to apply.
  • Applications from candidates with children and from disabled people of equal aptitude are particularly welcome.

How to apply

Apply via our
[online form]
by
October 31st, 2025
, indicating reference number
500/11
.

For questions, contact Raphael Majeed at

We look forward to your application and to working together to shape the future of medical data science.



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