g2 Recruitment
Data Scientist
g2 RecruitmentGermany5 hours ago
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Freelance Senior Data Scientist (m/f/d)


Location: Hybrid (Flexible), Munich

Engagement Type: Freelance / Contract

Length: 12 months

Rate: Up to 100 EUR/hour (Flexible for the right candidate)


About the Opportunity


A fast-growing startup at the intersection of machine learning and biomedical research is seeking a freelance Senior Data Scientist to support its mission to revolutionize cancer and disease diagnostics through AI-powered tissue analysis. Spun out of a leading European university and medical center, and backed by Series A funding, the team partners with top academic and industry stakeholders across Europe and North America.


This freelance role offers the chance to work on meaningful, cutting-edge projects in digital pathology and medical imaging, while enjoying flexible, remote-friendly collaboration.


What You’ll Do

  • As a freelance Senior Data Scientist, you will:
  • Lead or contribute to technical collaborations with academic or industry partners
  • Design and run machine learning experiments on high-resolution biomedical image data
  • Translate complex biomedical questions into scalable, AI-driven solutions
  • Develop and test proof-of-concept models, with potential for production deployment
  • Collaborate with internal teams and mentor junior scientists as needed
  • Present and document technical findings clearly and professionally


What We’re Looking For

  • MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics, or related fields
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience developing ML models for research or applied use
  • Strong programming skills in Python, with a good handle on modern ML frameworks
  • Comfortable with Linux environments and cloud-based computing tools
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Self-directed and able to manage independent projects with minimal oversight


Nice to Have:

  • Experience with computer vision or digital pathology
  • Background in biomedical data analysis
  • Prior freelance or consulting experience in research or tech industries


How to apply:

To apply, please send your CV (PDF format) to [email protected], I look forward to hearing about why you are the right candidate for the role!

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