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At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

Helmholtz Munich invites outstanding early-career researchers (f/m/x) to apply for the

Health AI Fellows (HAIF) Program

, a unique postdoctoral fellowship designed to provide exceptional independence and resources for advancing computational biomedicine and health-related AI. As a HAIF Fellow at our

Computational Health Center (CHC)

, you will develop and lead an independent research program at the interface of computation, biomedicine, and AI. You will have the freedom to conceive and pursue innovative research directions, leveraging CHC’s computational infrastructure, scientific platforms, and collaborative environment.

Your role

• Design and execute an independent research project advancing computational, statistical, or AI-driven approaches to health and disease
• Collaborate independently with computational, biological, or clinical partners within Munich and internationally
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary research culture at Helmholtz Munich
• Publish high-impact publications
• Develop software and IP with translational potential for clinical or commercial application

Your profile

• PhD (completed or near completion) in computational sciences, computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, statistics, or related quantitative fields
• Strong interest in applying computational methods to biomedical or health-related problems
• Demonstrated creativity, independence, and scientific excellence
• Experience working with large-scale data, modeling, or AI/ML methods is an advantage

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). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 2 years but may be extended under certain circumstances.

Our Offer

Generous support including: Travel funding, open access publication budget, access to high-performance computing resources, funding for a student assistant (over entire contract period)

Mentoring by two senior researchers

Access to Helmholtz Munich’s core facilities and technology platforms

Support in securing third-party funding

A vibrant, interdisciplinary, and collaborative research environment

Benefits

• Career Development: Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
• Scientific Resources: State-of-the-art infrastruture and Core Facilities
• Recreation: 30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
• International Staff Service: Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
• Health Promotion: Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Fr. Dr. Anna Sacher, +498931872926, 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

Mentor Selection Requirement
As part of your application, please select two CHC Principal Investigators whom you propose as your primary mentors for the fellowship. Alternatively, applicants may select one CHC PI and one external mentor (e.g., from university, or industry/start-up).
Please include a brief justification for your mentor choices in your application materials.

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

• List of publications
• Contact details for at least two referees
• CV
• Research statement (2–3 pages) outlining your proposed project
• Names of two proposed mentors (see requirement above)

18.01.2026

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.

The documents are only required upon recruitment and can be submitted at a later date.

We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.

Learn more about diversity at Helmholtz Munich

Our commitment

Institute of Computational Biology

85764 Neuherberg

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.