Research Associate (m/f/d) - Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiterin

Institute of [Medical Technology and Intelligent Systems](https://mtec.et8.tuhh.de/) RemunerationEG 13 TV-L ID: 10926WE1 Start of employment: 01.07.2026 Application deadline: 08.05.2026 Scope: full time, fixed-term employment for 3 years

Our institute has a long standing track record developing AI methods for medicine. We are particularly interested in machine learning, medical robotics and navigation, image guidedance, and treatment planning. In a research project with clinical partners we are developing an AI based system for multi-modal localization and classification of laryngeal lesions using advanced endoscopic imaging and deep learning.

YOUR TASKS

• Developing and evaluating deep learning methods for image processing, particularly for the detection of lesions
• Implementing an AI-based software to fuse different data and to guide physicians
• Collaborating with clinical partners, supporting data acquisition and evaluation in the clinics
• Systematic experimental evaluations, e.g., on real patient data
• Presentation of your results at top-tier international conferences and publication in high-ranking journals

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

• Completed scientific university studies, in particular in the subject area computer science or related fields

Desired knowledge and personal skills

• Very good programming skills, particularly in Python and C++
• Excellent knowledge of recent machine learning methods and frameworks
• Very good understanding of medical imaging, image processing, and human computer interaction
• Excellent English language and scientific writing skills are required (at least C1), German is a plus

OUR OFFER

• In addition to the project duties we offer the supervision and support to obatin a PhD
• You will be part of an interdisciplinary team and collaborate with academic and clinical partners
• You will work on state of the art AI methods with a meaningful purpose
• We provide room to grow and to implement your ideas

At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family-friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions. With currently around 8.000 students, 110 professors and 1.650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision-making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction.

For further information please contact Prof. Alexander Schlaefer, Tel.-Nr. +49 40 30601 3050, Email: [schlaefer@tuhh.de].

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