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W3 Endowed Professorship for "Radiomics in Oncological Imaging" (f/m/d)
Universität Heidelberg
Mannheim
Temporary
Full Time
Apply by: 2025-03-17
Published: 2025-02-19
The Medical Faculty Mannheim of Heidelberg University offers the position of a
W3 Endowed Professorship for “Radiomics in Oncological Imaging” (f/m/d)
Hector W3 endowed professorship, employment under private law
to be filled for the first time.
The professorship will represent the research field “Radiomics in Oncological Imaging” in research and teaching and enhance the focus on medical technology and AI research at the Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine (Director: Prof. Dr. Stefan Schönberg). The primary goal of the professorship is the research as well as the clinical translation and establishment of quantitative imaging parameters (classic radiomics parameters as well as novel AI-supported parameters) for multimodal, image-supported control of diagnostic-therapeutic processes, taking into account the latest imaging methods in close interdisciplinary and integrative coordination with other diagnostic disciplines, in particular laboratory medicine and pathology.
The successful candidate should have a proven track record of publications, successful acquisition and implementation of third-party funded projects and international research experience. She/he should also have experience in setting up and leading a research group and in establishing AI methods in research and clinical practice. Expertise in photon counting computed tomography (PC-CT) and other novel CT technologies in translational approaches to personalized medicine are of central importance for integration into the Mannheim key research areas. Furthermore, skills in the fields of data processing and AI methods are desirable. A willingness to cooperate intensively with the research focus Medical Systems Technologies, the research focus Oncology and the field of Personalized Oncology is expected. Active participation in the BMBF research campus M2OLIE and the DFG Collaborative Research Center 1366 of the Medical Faculty Mannheim is expressly desired. Depending on the scientific orientation of the applicant, collaboration with the German Cancer Research Center Heidelberg (DKFZ) and/or the DKFZ Hector Cancer Institute at University Medical Center Mannheim may be sought. In teaching, intensive participation in the design and implementation of radiology classes as part of the MaReCuM model study program is expected.
Prerequisites for application are a completed university degree in human medicine, a qualified doctorate and pedagogical eligibility, which is usually proven by experience in teaching. Furthermore, in accordance with § 47 section 2 of the Higher Education Law of the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg, additional scientific achievements (a habilitation, a successfully evaluated junior professorship or habilitation-equivalent qualifications) must be proven, as well as the recognition as a board-certified specialist in radiology, preferably with documented clinical experience and management experience in the field of oncological imaging. In addition, internationally visible, excellent qualifications in clinical-translational research and teaching as well as relevant management experience, successful acquisition of third-party funding, didactic competence, cooperation and leadership skills and commitment to academic self-administration are expected.
The position is a non-tenured position, available for a fixed term of five years. Professors who are responsible for patient care at a university hospital are generally employed under private law in accordance with § 49 section 2a of the Higher Education Law of the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg. Regarding the clinical-translational radiological tasks within the Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, the management of the “Oncological Diagnostics and Personalized CT Imaging” unit as a consultant is also part of the position. A separate contract may be concluded with the Universitätsklinikum Mannheim GmbH.
Applications with the usual documents should be submitted exclusively in electronic form and in accordance with the “Applicant Guideline Format Template” and the “Applicant Form” of the Medical Faculty Mannheim for W3 professorships (see ) to Prof. Dr. med. Sergij Goerdt, Dean of the Medical Faculty Mannheim of Heidelberg University, University Medical Center Mannheim, by March 17, 2025.
Heidelberg University stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Qualified female candidates are especially invited to apply. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Information on job advertisements and the collection of personal data is available at .
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