Doctoral Researcher in Machine Learning for Virus Data Integration (m/f/d)

Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

07743 Jena

Bewerbungsfrist: 2026-11-09

Overview

The Institute of Computer Sciences at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science seeks to fill the position of a Doctoral Researcher in Machine Learning for Virus Data Integration (m/f/d) commencing on 01 January 2027.
We offer a part-time position (50% or 75%, 20 or 30 hours per week), with a fixed-term employment until 30 June 2030.
The DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centre 1768 “VirusREvolution: Decoding tools for virus research” is a highly ambitious research centre at Friedrich Schiller University.
Its integrated research training group educates doctoral researchers in a structured, interdisciplinary training program.

Research in multi-modal representation learning and deep fusion models for data integration
Participation in the Collaborative Research Centre VirusREvolution and close collaboration with the project partners
Engage in regular discussions with other group and project members
Collaborate with BSc and MSc students working in associated projects
Publish papers and present your work at national and international scientific meetings

A highly motivated candidate with a Master of Science or equivalent degree in computer science, bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related discipline
Solid programming skills and experience with machine learning or deep learning are required
Knowledge in data integration across different data modalities and virus biology is desirable
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team
Excellent skills in English are required, both written and spoken

Embedding in a cross-disciplinary, young research group and a large, ambitious research consortium
Affiliation to an Integrated Research Training Group, offering close support and a comprehensive education program
Family-friendly working environment with a variety of offers for families
University health promotion and a wide range of university sports activities
Remuneration based on TV-L up to salary scale E13, including a special annual payment
30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31

Part-time position (50% or 75%, 20 or 30 hours per week)
Fixed-term employment until 30 June 2030
Location: Germany (Jena) – not explicitly listed as a separate address in the posting; work location not separately address-identified
Closing date for applications: 9 November 2026

Are you eager to work for us? Then apply by 9 November 2026 using our online form.
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