Research fellow with IT expertise focus on research databases and big bata analysis

University Medical Center Hamburg Eppendorf – Assignment at the University Heart and Vascular Center GmbH (UHZ), Department of Cardiology – “Heart Failure and Arrhythmias” Working Group

• About the position
• About the UKE
• How to apply

Working on the pulse of time In a compressed cosmos that is constantly changing. An environment in which you can achieve a lot yourself. Because it gives you the freedom to think in new ways and to change things.

What to expect

• Work within a research team with experience and infrastructure for the planned analyses in the UHZ in close cooperation with the UKE and the UKE's Information Technology division
• Active contribution to research projects based on this platform with national and international partners, including data management and analysis
• Statistical evaluation of data as well as collaboration in the preparation of scientific publications and funding applications, including documentation of research results
• Training on the job in advanced analytical techniques
• Access to, and collaboration with, data scientists and statisticians in UKE and at our collaboration partners
• An environment that enables career progression

What we would like you to bring

• A university degree (diploma or MSc) in computer science, bioinformatics or medical informatics or comparable experience and skills
• Ideally relevant experience in the analysis of large databases or with methods of big data analysis
• Ideally: relevant experience in IT projects for medical departments and/or research areas
• Experience in the following areas is an advantage:
  • Research databases
  • Technical and semantic integration of medical data
  • Communication standards (HL7, IHE, FHIR etc.)
  • IT security
  • Data protection
  • Statistical analysis software packages
  • Advanced interrogation of large data sets
  • Genomic analysis
• Very good communication skills in written and spoken English
• Strong ability to analyze complex issues, organizational skills, willingness to cooperate and sense of responsibility
• Willingness to travel occasionally (congresses and project meetings)

What we can offer

• You can expect an exciting, self-determined job working independently embedded into an interdisciplinary team with excellent working conditions
• An innovative and family-friendly working environment in the center of Hamburg (day-care center, free holiday care)
• Participation in extensive training, further education and continuing education programs at our UKE Academy for Education and Careers and varied introductory events
• An attractive company pension scheme as well as the use of diverse and multiple award-winning health and prevention offers

This position is to be filled as soon as possible for an initial period of three years. An extension is planned. This position can also be filled on a part-time basis.

The focus of our work is the development of a research platform based on our digital patient record, which enables exceptional research in addition to excellent clinical care. A key focus is the analysis of large, deeply phenotyped existing databases and integration of additional information, such as genomic data and biomarker, to determine novel predictors of cardiovascular outcomes.

Your contact for queries
Prof. Paulus Kirchhof, Director of the Department of Cardiology, telephone number (040) 7410-52438 or by e-mail p.kirchhof@uke.de

We look forward to receiving your complete application by 15th February 2021 stating reference code 2021-63 by e-mai bewerbung@uke.de.