Bioinformatician/Software Engineer (m/f/d)

Application Deadline: 04/05/2025

The Clinic for Internal Medicine II, Gastroenterology at the University Hospital Würzburg is seeking a Bioinformatician/Software Engineer (m/f/d) as a PhD candidate or postdoc starting June 1, 2025. This position is initially temporary, with a high likelihood of extension based on performance and project needs.

• Competitive salary based on the TV-L E13 depending on degree and experience.
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities including our own GPU-server and collaboration with leading clinical centers across Germany.
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including internal and external training and financial support for conferences.
• Benefits such as free gym access, childcare facilities with extended hours, reduced parking fees, and a public transportation subscription.
• Assistance with housing through our internal residential market and apartment houses.
• The opportunity to live and work in Würzburg, a vibrant city renowned for its academic excellence, cultural attractions, and beautiful surroundings (www.mainfranken.org).

The Gustabor project focuses on the development of an AI-based platform that suggests individualised measures for taste disorders during tumour therapy. This project will create personalised AI-driven nutrition plans and evaluate specific interventions for chemotherapy-induced dysgeusia in clinical practice.
As a software engineer (m/f/d), you will play a vital role in advancing our research and creating innovative solutions, including:

• Developing AI pipelines to analyze nutritional data and optimize recipes for patients with impaired taste.
• Creating and maintaining web-based applications using Angular and Python.
• Administering and maintaining project-related servers.
• Developing AI applications with tools like PyTorch and LLMs.
• Collaborating with nutrition and clinical experts to improve usability and application design.
• Supporting scientific work, including planning, executing, and evaluating clinical studies with a digital focus as well as writing scientific publications.

Required:

• Academic degree in life science, computer science or engineering (MSc or PhD).
• Practical experience with data analysis, machine learning, and application development.
• Proficiency in English (C1 level).
• Experience in scientific research with proven track record of published work in peer-reviewed journals with a focus on medical applications.
• Strong motivation, initiative, and teamwork orientation.
• Residency in Germany to enable a quick start.

Optional:

• German language skills (not mandatory).

Our research focuses on improving digestive health for patients suffering from cancer or precancerous lesions. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies, we aim to enhance patient care and quality of life. The Interventional and Experimental Endoscopy group (InExEn, www.ukw.de/inexen) is an interdisciplinary and international team of clinicians, software engineers, nutrition experts, and engineers, with extensive experience in developing AI systems and translating them directly into clinical practice.

• Training and Continuing Education
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Flexible Working Hours
• Collegiality
• Sport and Fitness Options
• Employee Events
• Corporate Benefits