The German Cancer Research Center is the largest biomedical research institution in Germany. With more than 3,000 employees, we operate an extensive scientific program in the field of cancer research. The Division of Federated Information Systems is seeking a Research Associate (Medical Informatics) (Ref-No. ) In our division, we develop and operate national and international IT infrastructures for the secure exchange of patient data, for example between university hospitals in the German Consortium for Translational Cancer Research, European biobanks of the BBMRI-ERIC or data integration centers of the Medical Informatics Initiative / Netzwerk Universitätsmedizin. Integrated into both the DKFZ and the University Medical Center Mannheim, we support physicians and scientists in the transfer of novel therapies into real-world applications. To support our team in the following tasks, we are looking for a research associate to start as soon as possible. Pioneer new methods and concepts for the use of distributed data both within institutions and across institutional boundaries Create IT processes for the exchange of patient data, while observing nationally and internationally applicable standards, norms, and guidelines Work on requirements together with future users of our federated IT solutions Create open source software for processing sensitive patient data and deploy it in national and international research networks Publish your results in publications and open source repositories and present them at scientific congresses and specialist conferences To do this, you will work in teams of physicians, scientists, and software developers. There, you will learn the necessary theory and translate it into software and usable systems. You will research and develop in cross-institutional collaborations in the areas of data integration, pseudonymization, distributed (database) systems, visualization, data analysis (including machine learning / artificial intelligence) and organizational frameworks (e.g., data protection). Prior knowledge in one or more of these areas is beneficial, but these skills can also be learned or developed as part of the job. We develop with the technologies Java, Python, TypeScript (Angular), Clojure and Rust. We are strongly committed to free open-source software and publish most of our work under Completed studies in computer science, bioinformatics, medical informatics or a comparable qualification Experience in developing web-based applications using common software technologies (see above), in modeling software architectures (e.g., UML) and in web protocols and paradigms (e.g., REST) Communicative team player with reliable written and spoken German and English skills High level of motivation, independent working manner, ability, and willingness to pick up new information and skills quickly, flexibility with regard to new tasks, methods, and topics Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and opportunities for international networking at the highest level Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments 30 days of vacation per year Flexible working hours Possibility of mobile work and part-time work Family-friendly working environment, e.g., parent-child room, advisory services caring for elderly relatives Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being