Head of the AI Core Unit for the Cluster of Excellence BioSysteM

• PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
• Strong understanding of fundamental academic research in natural sciences
• Ideally, basic understanding of biological topics relevant to BioSysteM (e.g., molecular biology, microbiology, cell biology)
• Experience in applied data science, ML, and AI
• Sound knowledge of scientific software development
• Experience in conducting—and ideally leading—interdisciplinary projects and communication
• Expertise in one (or both) of the following disciplines:
  • Scientific image data analysis (e.g., microscopy)
  • Computational protein design/engineering

Your Responsibilities

The Head of the Core Unit is responsible for delegating tasks within the Core Unit, as well as supervising and supporting their execution:

• Conducting mandatory introductory courses on AI for new researchers in the cluster, in collaboration with the Munich Data Science Institute (MDSI)
• Delivering advanced, domain-specific AI training for BioSysteM researchers
• Conducting lab visits to advise, discuss, and identify specific needs and opportunities for applying AI techniques across the various research groups
• Collaborating closely with scientists in research areas to perform advanced AI analyses
• Advising and supporting researchers with their programming tasks, carrying out scientific software development, and creating dedicated APIs
• Developing and overseeing data harmonization within the cluster (in collaboration with the BioSysteM Data Stewards)
• Networking researchers working on similar problems and bringing in external AI experts (via the AI Advisory Board and the MDSI)

Our Offer

We offer a full-time position as a research associate with the opportunity to lead a team of data scientists (domain specialists). This position is embedded in an excellent research environment and comes with outstanding, independently managed equipment and resources. The position is limited to the funding period. Remuneration is based on the collective agreement for the public service of the German federal states (TV-L).

TUM aims to increase the proportion of women in its workforce and explicitly encourages applications from qualified female candidates. The position is suitable for individuals with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference in the case of equal suitability, qualifications, and professional performance.

Application

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your application, including a comprehensive CV and a short cover letterin one single pdfby 4 Sept latest via e-mail to the following address: info@biosystem.design

Please use the following subject line: “Application for Head of AI Core Unit”

If you have any question regarding this job, please contact patrick.quoika@tum.de.

The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.