Postdoc in Ontology Engineering for Cancer Research - Heidelberg, Deutschland - Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum

Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum

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Heidelberg, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

Position:
Postdoc in Ontology Engineering for Cancer Research**
Department: Radiooncology / Radiobiology

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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.

Job description:

One of the many challenges in data integration for cancer translational research is the high level of modalities.

The task is even more complex when these multi-modal datasets are stored in different repositories with localized data models and standards.

Developing hyper-ontology is an approach that is currently being undertaken to confront this challenge.

It will abstract the entities over various common data models (CDMs) and standards such as DICOM, HL7/FHIR, CDISC, SNOMED-CT, or UMLS.

Mapping of these CDMs and standards to the hyper-ontology will enable interoperability between data that have been stored and modeled using different CDM.

The postdoc will actively contribute to the development of hyper-ontology and explore the feasibility to implement a dynamic approach. It is desirable that a node should be able to perform the mapping without requiring database modification.

Requirements:

Master's degree and PhD degree with a background or experience relevant to ontology engineering
Familiarity with the art of taxonomy and comprehensively understanding semantic web technology, linked data, and knowledge graph
Knowledge of biomedical ontologies and standards such as CDISC, HL7/FHIR, OMOP, and W3C semantic specifications (RDF, OWL, SKOS, R2RML)
Strong programming skills (Python or Java) and experience with semantic web tools such as Protégé, LIMICS OnAGUI, or Owlready
Knowledge of database systems and query languages
Familiarity with the Linux command line
Excellent communication skills in English

We offer:

Interesting, versatile workplace
International, attractive working environment
Campus with modern stateoftheart infrastructure
Salary according to TV-L including social benefits
Possibility to work parttime
Flexible working hours
Comprehensive further training program
Access to the DKFZ International Postdoc Program

Important notice:

Earliest possible start date:
as soon as possible

Duration:
The position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of prolongation.

The position can in principle be part-time.

Application deadline:

Contact:

Dr. Wahyu Wijaya Hadiwikarta
Phone /42-1692

The DKFZ is committed to increase the proportion of women in all areas and positions in which women are underrepresented.

Qualified female applicants are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.