The University Hospital Heidelberg is one of the major healthcare centers in Germany. Our objective is the development of innovative diagnostics and therapies as well as their quick implementation for the patient. With about 14,000 employees in more than 50 specialized clinical departments with almost 2,500 beds, about 80,000 patients in part-time and full-time inpatient treatment as well as 1,000,000 patients in ambulant treatment are medicated each year.

Data Engineer in Brain Tumor Research and Diagnostics (m/f/d)

Wanted for the next possible date at the Department of Neuropathology at Heidelberg University Hospital .

The Division of Molecular Neuropathology is seeking an ambitious data engineer to lead the digital transformation of brain tumor research and diagnostics. As one of the largest neuro-oncology diagnostic institutions, we house a growing SQL database containing a wealth of data from multi-omics studies, histological imaging, and clinical research. This unparalleled resource provides the foundation for advancing diagnostics through data integration and workflow optimization.

As a key member of our interdisciplinary team-including physicians, biologists, and computer scientists-you will shape the future of data-driven diagnostics. Your primary responsibility will be to enhance and expand our SQL database, improving its usability, scalability, and integration into standardized workflows. You will design, implement, and optimize a data infrastructure tailored for high-throughput, AI-assisted analysis, supporting both clinical reporting and research efforts.

Together, we aim to embed diagnostics into the care delivery process, creating iterative workflows that surpass traditional single-shot profiling. Your contributions will help integrate data science into every step of oncology care.

• Job-ID: V000014704
• Field of application: Neuropathologie
• Location: Heidelberg
• Start date: Next possible date
• Job Category: IT
• Working hours: Full-time (38,5 h/week)
• Limitation: Permanent
• Contract: TV-UK

Your tasks

As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will:

• Enhance and expand our SQL database with novel datatypes
• Ensure consistent annotations across data types and modalities by manual curation as well as the establishment of programmatic approaches to make systematic adjustments
• Coordinate the development of interfaces and access points with external partners and software providers
• Implement automated workflows for generating clinical reports and systematic downstream analyses in specialized web applications
• Advance the digital transformation of brain tumor research and diagnostics

Your profile

• A degree in computer science, bioinformatics , or a related field. Applicantions on various entry levels are welcome
• Experience working with SQL databases , optimally including optimization and integration into complex workflows
• Familiarity with data from high-throughput molecular analyses (preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and results-oriented mindset
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to thrive in an interdisciplinary environment
• Awareness of the role's relevance for patient care

We offer

• Goal-oriented, individual training and development opportunities (e.g. medical SQL database)
• Working with the latest techniques / technical equipment
• Flexible working hours within the framework of flexitime
• Possibility of doctorate
• Possibility of habilitation
• Possibility to publish scientifically is offered and supported
• Regular team meetings
• A vibrant academic setting in Heidelberg, one of Europe's top research hubs
• Interdisciplinary cooperation with leading experts in the fields of neuropathology, molecular biology and computer science.
• Collectively agreed remuneration (TV-UK E13), attractive company pension scheme (VBL)
• 30 days vacation
• Sustainable travel: job ticket
• Family-friendly working environment: cooperative arrangements for childcare, subsidy for child vacation care, advice for employees with relatives in need of care
• Wide range of health, prevention and sports offers

Contact & Application

For further information please contact Dr. Isabell Bludau via e-mail .

Interested?

Applications will be accepted until 20.09.2025 via online .

Neuropathologie
Prof. Dr. Dr. med. Felix Sahm – stv. Ärztlicher Direktor, Neuropathologie
Im Neuenheimer Feld 224

felix.sahm@med.uni-heidelberg.de

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Regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, origin or religion, we offer everyone the same opportunities. If one gender is underrepresented in a particular area, we place particular emphasis on counteracting this imbalance. If they have the same aptitude, qualifications and professional performance, we give priority to people with severe disabilities when considering them for vacancies.

Classification is based on qualifications and personal requirements. The salary (gross) is for a full-time position and does not include the annual bonus or other allowances.