PhD Position in AI Predictions of Treatment Outcomes in Radiation Oncology University of Heidelberg in Germany

University of Heidelberg / Universitätsmedizin Mannheim is advertising a doctoral candidate (PhD) position in the newly established research group Applied Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Oncology at the Mannheim Institute for Intelligent Systems in Medicine (MIISM).

The project topic is AI predictions of treatment outcomes / KI-Vorhersagen von Therapieverläufen. The successful candidate will work on AI methods that use existing radiotherapy case data to generate precise predictions of expected treatment courses and support physicians in personalized therapy planning.

This position is embedded in an interdisciplinary and internationally staffed research environment and includes participation in the university’s graduate college, research and publication activities, and collaboration on teaching in the Biomedical Engineering program.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a comparable subject with very good grades. A specialization in Artificial Intelligence, Mathematical Statistics, or a related field is expected, together with sufficient experience in prototypical software development. Very good German and English skills and strong communication abilities for interdisciplinary teamwork are required.

Funding and conditions: the position is part-time (65%), initially limited to 3 years, and paid according to TV-L with public-sector pension coverage (VBL). The post emphasizes a supportive team, family-friendly working conditions, and professional development through the University of Heidelberg’s internal education program.

Deadline: application deadline is 2026-07-31. The vacancy reference is 894-202.

Contact: Prof. Dr. Alexander Scherrer is the academic contact for subject-related questions; Dr. Maria Parianou-Winter is listed for general information.