Data Scientist for Cancer Research (PhD Position) in the field of Large Language Models

Ihre Aufgaben: We are seeking a passionate and talented data scientist to join our interdisciplinary team at the forefront of cancer research and artificial intelligence. This fully funded PhD position focuses on the development and application of Large Language Models (LLMs) for clinical research, with a specific emphasis on addressing complex challenges in oncology.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop advanced Large Language Models (LLMs): Tailor and fine-tune LLMs to address clinical questions in oncology, enabling innovative solutions in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care
• Investigate emergent properties: Conduct cutting-edge research into the emergent behaviors of LLMs, understanding their capabilities and limitations in clinical applications
• Collaborate on transformative projects: Contribute to projects like UroBot, a groundbreaking tool that demonstrates the potential of LLMs to surpass human performance in specialized medical domains
• Drive clinical innovation: Work closely with clinicians and domain experts to translate AI innovations into tangible advancements in oncology

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on LLM architectures and adaptation techniques for clinical data
• Develop novel methodologies to improve the interpretability, reliability, and accuracy of LLMs in clinical settings
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, oncologists, and software engineers
• Publish findings in leading academic journals and present at international conferences

Ihr Profil:

• Master?s degree in computer science, data science, bioinformatics, or a related field
• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with machine learning frameworks
• Interest or experience in clinical and biomedical applications is highly desirable
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Good knowledge of Englisch; knowledge of German is not required

Please submit your application, including a CV, cover letter, and academic transcripts, via our online portal.

Unser Angebot: Hervorragende Rahmenbedingungen: modernste state-of-the-art Infrastruktur und Möglichkeit zum internationalen Austausch auf Spitzenniveau Zugang zu internationalen Forschungs-Netzwerken Doktorandengehalt mit den üblichen Sozialleistungen 30 Tage Urlaub Flexible Arbeitszeiten Möglichkeit zur mobilen Arbeit und Teilzeitarbeit Familienfreundliches Arbeitsumfeld Nachhaltig zur Arbeit: Vergünstigtes Deutschland-Jobticket

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Ihre Ansprechperson: Dr. Titus Brinker Telefon: 0151/75084347

Befristung: Die Stelle ist zunächst auf 3 Jahre befristet.