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Team Leader “Applied Computer Vision Lab”

Reference number : 2025-0206

Heidelberg

Full-time

Medical Image Computing

Research for a life without cancer" is our mission at the German Cancer Research Center. We investigate how cancer develops, identify cancer risk factors and look for new cancer prevention strategies. We develop new methods with which tumors can be diagnosed more precisely and cancer patients can be treated more successfully. Every contribution counts – whether in research, administration or infrastructure. This is what makes our daily work so meaningful and exciting.

The German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) in Heidelberg is Germany’s largest biomedical research institution. As a core partner in Helmholtz Imaging (HI), DKFZ is committed to advancing imaging science and technology across all scales, modalities, and scientific domains. Within this context, the Applied Computer Vision Lab serves as a cornerstone support unit, accelerating imaging-based research through cutting-edge, customized image analysis solutions.

We are seeking for the next possible date a dynamic and experienced individual for the position of

The team plays a critical role in empowering scientists across Helmholtz and beyond by developing tailored AI solutions, providing out-of-the-box algorithms for cross-domain application, and advancing evaluation practices through benchmark design and metric development.

Your Tasks

The successful candidate will lead a dedicated support and research team at the interface of applied computer vision and biomedical research. Responsibilities include :

• Managing and mentoring a multidisciplinary team of machine learning and image analysis experts
• Supporting research groups across the Helmholtz Association in the development and deployment of customized image analysis pipelines
• Overseeing the design and implementation of algorithmic solutions, from prototyping to deployment
• Supporting the reproducibility and robustness of image analysis through benchmark design, metric development, and challenge organization
• Developing and maintaining open-source tools for image analysis and benchmarking
• Fostering close collaborations with scientific groups, platform partners (e.g., DESY, MDC), and core facilities
• Promoting open science, software sustainability, and knowledge sharing

The team lead will work closely with HIP and DKFZ leadership to shape strategy, identify emerging challenges in biomedical imaging, and ensure the alignment of lab activities with institutional goals.

Your Profile

We are looking for a highly motivated and solution-oriented professional with a strong technical background and leadership experience. The ideal candidate will have :

Prior experience in annotation management and international experience would be favorable.

The position offers you :

Application :

Please submit a single PDF file including a cover letter addressed to Prof. Klaus Maier-Hein (Head Medical Image Computing, DKFZ and Helmholtz Imaging Center Coordinator) and Prof. Lena Maier-Hein (Head Intelligent Medical Systems, DKFZ and Helmholtz Imaging Center Coordinator), your curriculum vitae, list of publications or relevant project contributions, and contact details for at least two references.

We Offer

Excellent framework conditions : state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level

30 days of vacation per year

Flexible working hours

Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments

Possibility of mobile work and part-time work

Family-friendly working environment

Sustainable travel to work : subsidized Germany job ticket

Unleash your full potential : targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents

Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being

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