Research Assistant (Postdoc)

registration number: fb12-0012-wmz-2026

Entry date: as soon as possible

Application deadline: 2026-07-26

Salary: E 13 TV-H

Duration: 2 years

Volume of employment: fulltime

The University of Marburg, founded in 1527, offers a variety of excellent programs of study for around 22,000 students and confronts the important topics of our time through excellent research across a broad spectrum of sciences.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Hessian.AI research group “Artificial Intelligence – Deep Decision Support Systems”, led by Prof. Dr. Martin Becker, is currently accepting applications for a highly motivated Research Assistant (Postdoc) for developing knowledge-centric AI for real‑world applications (e.g., foundation models, geometric deep learning or graph neural networks in the bio‑medical domain). Starting as soon as possible, the position is offered for a period of two years, if no former times of qualification must be considered. The position is fulltime with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV‑H E 13).

You will be part of a dynamic and highly motivated research group (https://bckrlab.org). We develop state‑of‑the‑art knowledge‑centric AI and machine learning methods (e.g., foundation models, graph and geometric deep learning, pattern mining) to address high‑impact real‑world challenges with a focus on biomedical problem settings (e.g., pregnancy, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer). The group provides a strong network to local AI expertise (e.g., Hessian.AI, TU Darmstadt), large‑scale compute infrastructure, as well as a broad international network (Stanford, UC San Diego, Lund (Sweden) or McGill (Canada)). Prospectively this position will collaborate closely with the UKE Hamburg on modeling biomedical systems.

Tasks

• Developing novel knowledge‑centric artificial intelligence methods for understanding complex systems (e.g., foundation models, graph and geometric deep learning, eXplainable AI, pattern mining, …)
• National and international collaborations with AI researchers and domain experts (single cell and spatial biology, biomedicine, immune system, pregnancy, neurodegenerative diseases, behavioral modeling, …)
• Driving high‑impact open research: contribute to open‑source toolkits, co‑author peer‑reviewed conference and journal publications, present results internationally
• Scientific services in research and teaching, including the supervision and mentoring of junior students
• Development and implementation of project ideas including preparation and contribution to competitive research proposals - laying the groundwork for an internationally visible independent scientific profile

Disposition to own scientific qualification is expected.

Profile

• MSc‑degree or equivalent and a PhD (completed on the start date of employment) in computer science, mathematics, physics or a related field, or an applied/life science (e.g., engineering, biology, or medicine), with a focus on data analysis and/or machine learning (very good grades are generally required)
• Strong interest in developing AI for real‑world applications
• Several years of experience in machine learning, AI, and data science with strong theoretical foundations; optimally but not required: knowledge in single cell or spatial biology and multi‑omics integration (e.g., flow cytometry, FACS, CyTOF, MERFISH, spectroscopy, etc.)
• Structured, self‑managed and team‑oriented working style with strong communication skills
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams as well as lead junior researchers, and strong commitment to your own scientific development
• Proficiency in written and spoken English as well as excellent presentation skills of research results

We offer

• A stimulating, interdisciplinary research environment in a growing, ambitious, team‑oriented research group on knowledge‑centric AI and bio‑medical, environmental, and behavioral research
• Integration in AI and bio‑medical expert networks including the newly established AI Space at the University of Marburg, the Hessian Center for Artificial Intelligence (Hessian.AI, TU Darmstadt), and the UKE Hamburg
• An extensive international network including Stanford, UC San Diego, McGill (Canada) or Lund (Sweden)
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art technology, large‑scale compute clusters (e.g. via Hessian.AI), as well as excellent research infrastructure
• Strong and active support for personal and academic development, including leadership in research projects and group management, teaching experience and supervision of academic theses
• A university with diverse applied focal points including tumor research, synthetic microbiology, neurosciences, and earth sciences as well as a wide variety of amenities

We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family‑friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. A reduction of working time is possible.

Applicants with a disability as described in the Social Security Code (Section 2(2) and (3) of Book IX of the Social Security Code (SGB IX)) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.

Contact for more Information

Martin Becker (https://bckrlab.org)

+49 6421‑28 25509

martin.becker@uni-marburg.de

Please apply by 26 July 2026 using the application‑button below.