Agentic AI Research Engineer (f/m/x)

102864

Full time
39 hrs./week

Neuherberg near Munich

Partial Home Office possible

At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier
society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive
innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new
ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives.

The Computational Health Center (CHC)at Helmholtz Munich drives research at
the intersection of artificial intelligence, data science, and biomedicine with
the goal of enabling more precise and predictive health solutions. Within this
environment, theAccessible Biomedical AI Research Groupfocuses on developing
practical, transparent, and robust AI systems that can be used effectively by
scientists in their day-to-day research activities.

To strengthen these efforts, we are partnering closely with the Helmholtz AI
Consultant Team, which supports researchers across the Helmholtz Association in
the adoption of AI methods and best practices. Together, we aim to bring the
next generation of agentic AI support systems into real-world computational
biology workflows at the CHC.

We offer you:


- A unique opportunity to shape the next generation of agentic AI tools for
biomedical research.
- A highly interdisciplinary environment connecting AI, computational
biology, human–computer interaction, and research software engineering.
- Close collaboration with the Helmholtz AI Consultant Team, providing direct
exposure to a broad range of scientific use cases.
- Access to state-of-the-art computational resources and an open,
collaborative research ecosystem.


Your tasks

You will lead the development of reliable agentic AI systems that support
biomedical researchers in their daily workflows.


- Design and implement modular, protocol-driven AI workflows (e.g., task
decomposition, planning, tool integration, validation loops) for real-world
research scenarios.
- Develop and maintain production-quality software (primarily Python) to
enable AI-assisted research processes across computational biology.
- Prototype, benchmark, and iteratively improve agentic systems with a strong
focus on robustness, transparency, and reproducibility.
- Conduct structured exchanges with researchers to understand workflows,
identify friction points, and translate user needs into technical solutions.
- Collaborate closely with Helmholtz AI, bioinformatics, and research data
management teams to co-develop open, reusable infrastructure.
- Contribute to publications and open-source initiatives in areas such as
agentic AI, human–AI interaction, and reproducible computational science.

Your profile


- PhD in Computer Science, AI, Human-Computer Interaction, Computational
Biology, Software Engineering, or a related field (or MSc with substantial
professional experience).
- Strong software engineering skills in Python, including testing, packaging,
and maintainable code development.
- Experience building or working with agentic systems, LLM-based tool use, or
workflow orchestration frameworks.
- Ability to design modular workflows, APIs, or CLI-based architectures for
complex systems.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and
scientific disciplines.

Desirable qualifications


- Experience with user research methods (e.g., interviews, workflow analysis,
usability testing).
- Familiarity with computational biology workflows, FAIR principles, metadata
standards, or knowledge representation systems.
- Interest in human–AI collaboration and socio-technical system design.
- Experience contributing to open-source projects.

If you fulfill all the requirements, you may be eligible for a salary grade
of up to E 13. Social benefits are based on the Collective Wage Agreement for
Public-Sector Employees (TVöD). The position has an (initial) fixed term of 2
years but may be extended under certain circumstances.


Managing Director Mike Frieser:

„We believe that diversity is the key to groundbreaking research and
innovative solutions. Our flexible working models and remote options create a
supportive environment for balancing work and family life. For us, contributing
to a healthier society in such an inspiring workplace is truly meaningful.“

Get to know us

Benefits


- Family Support
On-site kindergarten, holiday care, care for the elderly
- Health Promotion
Sports, company doctor, mental health initiatives
- International Staff Service
Support with the relocation and integration process in Germany
- Personal Development
Comprehensive in-house training and development opportunities
- Recreation
30 days annual leave, flexi days, plus public holidays
- Retirement Provision
Company pension plan


Interested in applying?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sebastian Lobentanzer,
sebastian.lobentanzer@helmholtz-munich.de, who will be happy to help.