PhD Student Position in Computer Science with a Focus on NLP and LLM in Musculoskeletal Medicine

31.01.2024, Wissenschaftliches Personal

This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in a PhD program at the Technical University of Munich, focusing on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLM) in the field of Musculoskeletal Medicine. The role involves collaboration within the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Orthopaedics (Prof. Rüdiger von Eisenhart-Rothe) and the Institute for AI and Informatics in Medicine (Prof. Daniel Rückert). Key responsibilities include research development in NLP and LLM applications for musculoskeletal medicine, managing and analyzing large datasets, and contributing academically through publications and conference presentations. The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field, possess advanced technical skills in programming and NLP, and demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and collaborative abilities. Proficiency in both German and English is essential. The role offers an international work environment, opportunities for personal development, and attractive benefits including a flexible work schedule and competitive compensation. The position starts on April 1, 2024, and is based in Munich. Applications are welcomed via email to Florian Hinterwimmer.

Your tasks
- Engage in a PhD program at the Technical University of Munich focusing on NLP and LLMs in Musculoskeletal Medicine.
- Work in the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Orthopaedics (Prof. Rüdiger von Eisenhart-Rothe) and the Institute for AI and Informatics in Medicine (Prof. Daniel Rückert).
- Research development: Engage in research projects that apply NLP and LLM techniques to musculoskeletal medicine, aiming to address key challenges in the field.
- Data management: Collect, organize, and analyze large datasets, including patient records and scientific literature, using advanced NLP methods.
- Collaborative work: Collaborate with a team of computer scientists and medical professionals to develop innovastive solutions for medicine and achieve project goals.
- Academic contribution: Prepare and present research findings at academic conferences and contribute to scientific publications.
- Innovative thinking: Explore and propose novel approaches and methodologies in NLP and LLM relevant to musculoskeletal medicine.

Your profile
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual who meets the following criteria:
- Educational background: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field, with an interest in pursuing a PhD.
- Technical skills: Advanced knowledge of programming languages, machine learning, and NLP.
- Research orientation: Keen interest in applying computational methods to healthcare, particularly musculoskeletal medicine and interact with clinical professionals.
- Analytical abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an aptitude for handling complex data.
- Communication and language skills: Proficiency in both German and English is essential for effective communication and handling research data, especially given the nature of the PhD position's focus on German clinical texts.
- Team collaboration: Willingness to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

What we offer
- Working in a highly educated and international environment.
- Insight into top level medical, AI and data engineering research.
- The position is to start on 01.04.2024.
- Personal development through an exciting and varied range of tasks and various training and continuing education opportunities.
- Self-fulfillment through a varied and professionally challenging job with interdisciplinary cooperation between different departments of the MRI.
- Work-life balance within the framework of a 19.25 - 38.5 hour week, 30 days of vacation per year and offers for childcare.
- Performance-based compensation in accordance with the TV-L collective bargaining agreement plus the attractive benefits of the public sector.
- Working in the heart of Munich at Max-Weber-Platz with very good accessibility by public transport and discounts on job tickets.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Contact:
Florian Hinterwimmer
Department for Orthopaedics and Sports Orthopaedics & Institute for AI and Informatics and Medicine

E-Mail: [email protected]

The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.

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