Hiring new Ophthalmology Residents and Postdoc in Bonn

Last updated on May 5, 2025 2 min read
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We Are Hiring at University Hospital Bonn!

We are excited to announce two open positions for ophthalmology residents (with 50% protected research time) and one postdoctoral position at the University Hospital Bonn, starting from 1 August 2025.

We Offer:

  • ✅ An attractive, well-supported clinical and research position
  • ✅ Integration into diverse, grant-funded scientific projects
  • ✅ Opportunities for international collaboration
  • ✅ An excellent academic environment, ideal for pursuing your Habilitation

Ophthalmology Resident (Facharztausbildung) Positions (with 50% protected research time)

Requirements:

  • Completed medical doctorate (Dr. med.) or in the final stages
  • Strong interest in clinical research
  • Prior research experience (e.g., publications, conference presentations)
  • Basic knowledge of biostatistics and scientific methods
  • Knowledge of R or Python (or willingness to learn)
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills
  • Strong organizational abilities and self-motivation
  • Good command of English (written and spoken); German language proficiency is an advantage

Postdoc Position

We are seeking candidates with:

  • A completed PhD (or BSc/MSc with substantial research experience) in computer science, engineering, biomedical engineering, physics, or related fields
  • Prior academic publication experience (peer-reviewed articles, conference papers)
  • Solid programming skills, especially in Python
  • Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and computer vision methods
  • Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working with biomedical or clinical data is a plus
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams

This is an outstanding opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects within a top-tier clinical and scientific environment.

👉 Interested? Please contact us (maximilian.pfau@usb.ch) for more details or submit your application!