Research Engineer / Postdoc in Biomedical AI for Public Health Communication (f/m/x) (Informatiker/in)

Research Engineer / Postdoc in Biomedical AI for Public Health Communication
(f/m/x)

102832

Full time
39 hrs./week

Neuherberg near Munich

Partial Home Office possible

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier
society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive
innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new
ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

The project 'AI-enabled Quality Control and User Guidance for Public Health
Communication' develops next-generation, transparent, and ethically responsible
AI tools for public health communication in the age of generative AI.

Search engines increasingly generate AI-based summaries directly from trusted
sources such as diabinfo.de without users visiting the original site. This
threatens the visibility, verifiability, and perceived quality of public health
information. Our mission is to build open-source technologies that preserve
reliability and reach, ensuring that high-quality medical information remains
measurable, verifiable, and accessible to everyone.

You will join an interdisciplinary collaboration between the Accessible
Biomedical AI Research Groupat Helmholtz Munich, the German Center for Diabetes
Research (DZD), and the German Diabetes Center (DDZ)—linking cutting-edge AI
development with editorial and clinical expertise.

Your tasks

As a Research Engineer, you will take the lead in translating research ideas
into robust, scalable, and user-ready systems. You will collaborate closely
with a PhD researcher and thediabinfo.deeditorial team to ensure that
scientific and societal objectives are met in practice. Your core tasks include:

- Designing and implementing software pipelines for data acquisition,
processing, and benchmarking of AI-generated content in health communication.
- Building APIs and dashboards to measure 'invisible use' of health
information in AI-generated search results.
- Developing and deploying web-based tools and CMS plugins to integrate large
language models (LLMs) into editorial workflows.
- Implementing and maintaining a chatbot system for trustworthy,
context-aware health guidance on diabinfo.de.
- Ensuring robustness, low latency, and maintainability of deployed systems
through modern DevOps practices.
- Collaborating with editorial, clinical, and AI research partners to
translate user needs into technical solutions.

Your profile

- Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software
Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computational Linguistics, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in Python (preferably FastAPI, Pandas, PyTorch or
similar frameworks); experience in web or API development; familiarity with
LLMs and NLP pipelines is highly desirable.
- Commitment to open-source principles and good software practice (git-based
workflow, testing, documentation).
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team with
scientists, engineers, and editors.
- Excellent written and spoken English and fluent or near-native German
(required for daily interaction with the editorial team and for communication
with the general public).
- Interest in translational AI, responsible innovation, and improving the
societal impact of artificial intelligence.

If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade
of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for
Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 2
years but may be extended under certain circumstances.

Managing Director Mike Frieser:

„We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and
innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a
supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing
to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“

Get to know us

Benefits

- Career Development
Postdoc program, scientific training & career center with tailored offers
- Family Support
On-site kindergarten, holiday care, care for the elderly
- Health Promotion
Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives
- International Staff Service
Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
- Scientific Resources
State-of-the-art infrastructure and Core Facilities
- Work-Life-Balance
Flexible working hours and flexi-time models

Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sebastian Lobentanzer,
[email protected], who will be happy to help.