PhD Student/Medical Informatician (gn*)
Fixed term of 3 years | Full-time with 100% | Salary according to TV-L E13 | Institute of Medical Informatics | Job ID: 11716
We are UKM. We have a clear social mission and, with our focus on healthcare, research, and teaching, we bear a unique responsibility.
To meet our high standards every day, we are looking forward to your scientific expertise - ideally with you on board!
The position is based at the Institute of Medical Informatics within the research group "Medical Data Integration Center (MeDIC)" led by Dr. Michael Storck and is embedded in the DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centre 1748, Principles of Reproduction. The CRC 1748 involves scientists of the University, University Hospital, and Max Planck Institute Münster as well as of the RWTH Aachen. Our central objective is to elucidate the genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms governing the formation and function of the testis, production and function of sperm, fertilisation, as well as early embryonic development - in both health and disease. To this end, we combine interdisciplinary research in molecular, structural, and cell biology as well as in physiology, biophysics, epi /genetics, (bio)informatics, and multimodal data analysis.
Main goal of the MeDIC is to implement inter-facility research data infrastructures that will be a hub between patient care and research. On this basis, the MeDIC provides researchers with solutions for data analysis and exchange, re-use of data, and data publication in clinical research according to the FAIR principles.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct research in an exciting, interdisciplinary large-scale project
Analyze requirements, and contribute to the conceptualization, design, and implementation of the Fertility Data and Collaboration Hub (FeDCH)
Design and implementation of the legal, data protection and data security requirements for data sharing within the CRC and beyond
Participate in the Integrated Research Training Group "Reproduction.MS PhD-Training Centre in Translational Science"
REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree in Computer Science, Medical Informatics, Business Informatics, or a related discipline
Knowledge of database systems, data integration, and data warehousing
Programming skills, ideally in Java and/or Kotlin
Interest in medical information systems, medical terminologies, data modeling, and standards in medical informatics
Interest in data protection and IT security and their legal and technical implementation
Motivation for scientific work and willingness to contribute to an interdisciplinary team
Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written); German skills are advantageous
WE OFFER:
State-of-the-art computing infrastructure
Competitive, interdisciplinary, and international research environment with a track record of intense mutual collaboration
Structured PhD-training programme with a wide range of professional development opportunities
Salary according to tariff agreement, extra annual payment, and company pension plan (VBL)
A respectful and appreciative work environment within a diverse team
For inquiries, please contact: Michael.Storck@uni-muenster.de, T +49 251 83-58211.
Apply now via our career portal by February 11, 2026.
Please include:
Letter of motivation (max 2 pages)
Summary of your Master's thesis (max 1 page)
Transcript and scanned copies of your degree certificates
Two letters of recommendation and/or names and contact details of two references
BENEFITS
Exciting Projects
Professional Development and Training
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Part of Research Innovation
Additional Benefits
Exciting Projects
Professional Development and Training
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Part of Research Innovation
Additional Benefits
(*gn=gender neutral)
The University Hospital of Münster is one of the leading hospitals in Germany. Such a position cannot be achieved by size and medical successes alone. The individual commitment counts above all. We need your commitment so that even with little things we can achieve great things for our patients. There are many possibilities open for you so that you may develop with them.
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Equal opportunities are a part of our Human Resources Policy. UKM supports the compatibility of work and family life and is certified as "Family-friendly Company" since 2010. Applications of women are specifically invited. In the case of similar qualifications, competence, and specific achievements, women will be considered on preferential terms within the framework of the legal possibilities. Handicapped candidates with equivalent qualifications will be given preference. Due to legal requirements working with us is only permitted with complete vaccination against measles.
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