Job Description

Application deadline: 21.11.2025


The

Clinic for Internal Medicine II, Gastroenterology

at the

University Hospital Würzburg

is seeking as a PhD candidate starting

as soon as possible

a

We offer

Competitive salary based on the

TV-L E13

depending on degree and experience. Access to

state-of-the-art research facilities including our own GPU-server

and collaboration with leading clinical centers across Germany. Extensive professional development opportunities, including internal and external

training and financial support

for conferences. Benefits such as

free gym

access,

childcare facilities

with extended hours, reduced parking fees, and a public transportation subscription.

Assistance with housing

through our internal residential market and apartment houses. The opportunity to live and work in Würzburg, a vibrant city renowned for its academic excellence, cultural attractions, and beautiful surroundings (www.mainfranken.org). This position is initially temporary, with a

high likelihood of extension

based on performance and project needs.

Your Tasks

This project focuses on innovative surgical cancer treatments. Using confocal laser endomicroscopy, robotic surgery, and AI, we aim to improve the precision of cancer surgery. You will develop an interactive video stream capture system that analyzes various image sources, applies AI, and assists surgeons in preserving healthy tissue when removing cancerous tissue.

As a software engineer (m/f/d), you will play a vital role in advancing our research and creating innovative solutions, including:

Build a

modular video signal grabbing + AI-application platform

for synchronized real-time analysis of different video signals (endoscopic, surgical-robot, and confocal laser endomicroscopy) on the

NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin

platform.

Be a part of the team

: Surgeons (ENT & Visceral Surgeons), internists, UX/HMI experts, and computer scientists.

Your Profile

Required:

Master’s degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Mathematics or Games Engineering Python (and C++ as needed); video pipelines via e.g. GStreamer, FFmpeg, OpenCV; on-device acceleration using CUDA/TensorRT Experience with medical data analysis, image registration and machine learning.. Proficiency in English (C1 level). Experience in scientific research with proven track record of published work in peer-reviewed journals with a focus on medical applications. Strong motivation, initiative, and teamwork orientation. Residency in Germany to enable a quick start.

Optional:

German language skills (not mandatory).

This is what you can look forward to

Challenging, diverse and evolving area of responsibility Attractive salary according to TV-L incl. annual special payment Training and Continuing Education Retirement Pension Plan Company daycare center with extended opening hours Company sports program Flexible Working Hours JobBike Corporate Benefits

Become part of the team: Apply now!

Prof. Dr. Alexander Hann

Stellvertretende Schwerpunktleitung Gastroenterologie

Tel: +49931 201 45918

In the case of a university degree from a non-EU country, a long version of the certificate evaluation from the Central Office for Foreign Education is required.


Remuneration is in accordance with the relevant collective agreements. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they are otherwise equally qualified.