Vacancy Data Manager Computational Pathology Group

Job description

Would you like to contribute to groundbreaking research in artificial intelligence for healthcare? Work in a dynamic and stimulating environment where you get to engage with diverse, international teams? We are looking for a Data Manager to join our Computational Pathology Group.   

Within the EU-funded Bigpicture project, diverse parties upload their medical data (images and corresponding meta-data) to a central platform. Because each data provider operates a different IT infrastructure, a ‘one size fits all’ solution is not feasible. Instead, we tailor a set of existing tools to the local setup and provide targeted advice and technical support. Data providers may either be project members (beneficiaries) or outside parties (so-called slide contributing third parties, SCTPs). Different parties will have very diverse technical expertise. To support this wide range of data providers as much as possible, we are looking for a customer-friendly technically skilled Data Manager / ICT Specialist.   

Key responsibilities in the Bigpicture project:

• Provide general technical advice on setting up local IT infrastructure for data upload to the Bigpicture portal.
• Support data preparation including streamlining metadata handling.
• Helping partners set up and use the various tools (SlideTap, Dicomizer etc).
• Provide feedback to the tool building parties so that these tools can be improved in their functionality and usability.
• Share and maintain the Radboudumc built tools with the broader Bigpicture community.
• Gradually build a knowledge base for future support of Bigpicture data providers.

Place of work

You will work at the Computational Pathology Group (CPG) of the Department of Pathology of the Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen. CPG currently has ~40 researchers focused on various topics in the use of AI for pathology. Our focus is the development and validation of novel methods in a broad range of computational pathology applications. We focus on automated grading of breast and prostate cancer, prediction of therapy outcome for lung cancer, assessment of kidney biopsies and many other applications.

Key to the success of the group is close cooperation with clinicians. A team of scientific programmers is supporting our deep learning research for large-scale experimentation. It's an exciting and supportive place to work, and we are proud to say we have a diverse team and an open culture. 

Radboudumc
Welcome to Radboud university medical center (Radboudumc), where our research groups strive for innovative solutions that make impact on health and healthcare. We challenge the status quo to overcome current and future health challenges. Our goal is to shape the future of healthcare for generations to come. Our focus is on prevention, sustainability, and meaningful care, which we achieve through our in-depth understanding of disease mechanisms, clinical science, public health research, medical technology and data science. Our approach is centered on breakthroughs that can truly enhance personalized healthcare and public health. 

At Radboudumc, a comprehensive range of research programs provide the compass for our research efforts. Each program has a clear goal, where collaboration within and outside our organization is highly valued. We integrate care, education and research in partnership with our patients to ensure that our research programs have significant impact on health and healthcare. We invite you to join us in our mission to create a healthy future for all.

Profile

You are a passionate Data Manager with a strong technical background. You are motivated to help beneficiaries and SCTPs succeed in uploading their data, and you thrive in a collaborative environment. You are an excellent communicator, a team player, and a problem-solver with outstanding troubleshooting skills. You communicate clearly, solve problems efficiently, and are willing to travel within Europe if the work requires it.

Moreover you have: 

• Hbo-level degree in Bioinformatics (including Web Development), Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Experienced in web development using Python and read with hands-on experience deploying applications in Docker environments.
• Proficient in English and preferably also proficient in Dutch.
• Familiarity with:
  • DICOM data or other medical imaging formats (a plus).
  • Relational databases and SQL in general.
  • PostgreSQL in particular (a plus).

Employment conditions

At Radboud university medical center, you build on your future. We are committed to providing the best care, education, and research. And we are true to our word, because we help you develop and seize opportunities and give you the room to grow. As an employer, we believe that employees should feel vital and happy at work in all stages of life. We are also committed to creating a healthy and safe working environment. Our employment conditions contribute to that. What we offer:

• A gross monthly salary between € 3.598 and € 5.669 (scale 10) for full-time employment (36 hours per week). You will also receive an 8% holiday allowance, an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and, depending on the position, an allowance of 47% to 72% for working irregular hours.
• 176 vacation hours per year based on a 36-hour working week. 

And there is more..

• An Employment Conditions Selection Model, allowing you to use part of your employment conditions to your choosing. For example, you can use your gross salary to purchase additional vacation hours or hours for providing informal caregiving. Or, for example, you can use your gross end-of-year bonus to purchase a bicycle, so you pay less tax.
• Plenty of opportunities for personal development. You can take a variety of courses in our online learning environment. 
• Your well-being and vitality are a priority. For example:
  • Save time for work-life balance leave. 
  • You can enjoy unlimited access to a variety of activities five days a month and take advantage of all the facilities at Radboud Sport & Culture for only €27.05 per month (instead of €41)
  • Healthy Professionals program to help you manage your energy. 
  • Company Support Team and a personal coach if you are going through a life-changing event.
  • Financially beneficial working less through a Generation Scheme as you approach state pension age.
• Support in achieving a good work-life balance at every stage of your life. Examples:
  • Advice and courses on, for example, 'Millennial dilemmas' and 'Your Career After 57'.
  • Activities at our own mindfulness center.
  • Informal caregiving consultations if you have questions about juggling work and caregiving responsibilities at home.
• In addition to statutory pregnancy and maternity leave, Radboud university medical center offers 26 weeks of parental leave, nine of which are paid. In addition, as a partner you can take a maximum of five weeks of supplementary partner leave. During supplementary partner leave and parental leave, we supplement the UWV benefit up to 100% of your salary.
• Pension accrual at the ABP Pension Fund. Radboud university medical center pays 70% of the pension premium. 
• Discounts on supplementary packages of two group health insurances and ten other types of insurance, from home insurance to legal assistance.
• An allowance for your commuting costs of € 0.18 per km up to a maximum of 40 km one way. If you use public transport to commute, we will fully reimburse the public transport costs (2nd class). If you regularly work from home, you will receive a working from home allowance of € 2.40 per day.

Application procedure

Are you ready to think further for our patients and our care? We would like to receive your application before 4 December 2025. We will then contact you shortly.

Good to know

• This position requires a Certificate of Conduct (VOG).
• You can find more information about our application procedure and frequently asked questions on our website.
• Will you be our new colleague? Then you will be given the time and space to get to know your role, your workplace, and your colleagues. An induction day for all new colleagues is an integral part of your onboarding program. 

We are recruiting for this position ourselves. Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated, but do feel free to share the vacancy in your network!

Contact

Any questions? Or wondering what it is like to work at Radboudumc? Then call, send a message or email to Professor Jeroen van der Laak via +31 6 15 89 16 07. Use the Apply button to submit your application.