Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden | Germany | 01xxx Dresden | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible | Published since: 24.07.2026 on stepstone.de
Research Associate/PhD Surgical AI (m/f/d)
Clinical need analysis and translation of surgical AI in the Clinic and Polyclinic for Visceral, Thorax and Vascular Surgery and the Else Kröner Fresenius Center for Digital Health The place is from 1. In October 2026, in full or part-time employment, first to be fixed for 36 months. Remuneration is carried out in accordance with the classification rules of the public service collective agreement (TV-L) and is possible in the case of personal conditions in the E13 remuneration group. This body is part of a five-year research programme funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), which aims to develop generalizable and clinically relevant AI approaches for surgery. While other members of the research group focus on technical implementation, their focus is on understanding the clinical and patient-side requirements for AI applications in surgery and developing innovative strategies for their clinical translation. Specifically, conduct qualitative research with clinical personnel (including surgeons) and patient groups and develop and implement strategies for a risk-adapted and regulatoryly consistent clinical use of surgical AI systems. There is also room for the pursuit of adjacent research interests in areas such as supply research, digital health and medical ethics. The site is embedded in an interdisciplinary and international research environment: They are part of the research group “Surgical Artificial Intelligence” under the direction of Dr. Fiona Kolbinger, who is jointly located at the Clinic for Visceral, Thorax and Vascular Surgery and at the Else Kröner Fresenius Center for Digital Health at TU Dresden. The research group works at the interface of AI development, clinical surgery and translational research with the aim of developing and evaluating AI methods for improving surgical care. .
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Conception and implementation of qualitative research work with clinical actors and patient groups, including focus group discussions, semi-structured interviews, workshops and Delphi surveys Development of evidence-based best practice recommendations for safe and efficient clinical implementation of AI tools in surgery Exchange with national and international regulatory authorities as well as industry actors and participation in political publications (e.g. white papers) Cooperation with technical and clinical group members to ensure patient and user-oriented orientation of research Mentoring of Student Assistants in the Research Group Preparation of specialist publications and preparation of presentations for national and international conferences
Complete university studies in Public Health, Supply Research, Social Sciences or a related subject Knowledge of qualitative research methods (e.g. focus groups, thematic analysis, Delphi method) and/or strong interest in clinical surgery, interdisciplinary oncology and translational research team-oriented operation and interest in AI, digital health or medical technology; no programming knowledge required Excellent communicative skills and security in dealing with different stakeholders, including patients, medical professionals and policy-makers scientific independence, in particular with regard to independent time management; willingness to mentor group members of early career stages (e.g. student assistants); Ability to identify and communicate support needs Excellent knowledge of English; good German knowledge is advantageous due to interpersonal contact
An excellent interdisciplinary research environment with direct access to clinical data and expertise The opportunity to be part of a young, ambitious and growing team of interdisciplinary researchers Scientific flexibility through innovative third-party funded projects covering the entire spectrum of translational surgical AI and human-AI interaction Opportunities for professional development and mentoring, regular conference participations, publication possibilities and national and international cooperation Remuneration: according to TV-L in the remuneration group E13 plus Annual special payment, in the event of personal conditions Holiday: 30 days Recreational holiday Continuing training: Extensive internal and external continuing and continuing training opportunities to continuously strengthen your skills Corporate culture: We focus on transparency, team spirit and common successes. Celebrate with us at joint events or at sporting events such as the Rewe Teamchallenge Mobility: Grant to the job ticket to make your work path environmentally friendly and convenient Health: We promote your well-being with modern sports and exercise offerings in our health center, mental health programs and comprehensive occupational health management Benefits: Benefit from staff rebates at our Klinikapotheke, exclusive corporate benefits and other shopping portals Work-Life-Balance: Our family office supports you with questions about Kita courses, holiday programs and care of relatives. We also offer flexible working models
Location
 | Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden | |
| 01307 Dresden | ||
| Germany |
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