AI Scientist posiiton – Virtual Tissue Staining & Cancer Diagnostics

Website Helmholtz Munich

Your tasks

  • Develop AI-driven virtual staining pipelines for the analysis of cancer tissue samples
  • Design, train, and optimize generative AI models that transform unlabeled or 3D tissue images into realistic virtual stains, such as synthetic H&E images or biomarker maps
  • Develop and implement image processing, data preparation, and model evaluation workflows for complex biomedical imaging datasets
  • Benchmark and validate model performance, robustness, and biological relevance in close collaboration with biologists, medical researchers, and imaging experts
  • Contribute to the integration of AI-based image analysis with microscopy, histopathology, and molecular data to generate new insights into cancer biology
  • Present and publish research findings and contribute to the further development of AI-driven technologies for biomedical research and cancer diagnostics

Your profile

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field
  • Experience in machine learning for imaging, ideally in biomedical or histopathological contexts
  • Strong programming skills and deep learning frameworks
  • Familiarity with generative models (e.g., diffusion, GANs, autoencoders) or virtual staining concepts
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills in an international environment

Desirable qualifications

  • Understanding of microscopy, image analysis, and biological data (H&E, immunostaining, omics integration)
  • Experience with 3D networks, transformer architectures, or self-supervised learning

If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). This position is for a fixed term of 1 year.

Managing Director Mike Frieser:

„We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“

Get to know us

Benefits

Family Support

On-site kindergarten, holiday care, care for the elderly

Health Promotion

Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives

International Staff Service

Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany

Personal Development

Comprehensive in-house training and development opportunities

Recreation

30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays

Retirement Provision

Company pension plan

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Stefanie Reitinger, stefanie.reitinger@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.

Our recruiting is decentralized – your application will be reviewed directly by the specialist department in which you could work in the future.

More information about our application process

Please send your application only via our online application tool and with the following documents:

  • CV
  • Cover letter
  • Contact details for at least two referees
  • Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates
  • References from recent employers

If you have obtained a university degree abroad, we will require further documents from you regarding the comparability of your degree. Please request the Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications as early as possible.

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