Data Scientist

Would like to be part of something bigger, where your career will make a real and positive contribution to the world?

At the medimaps group, our core mission to improve patient lives is at the heart of everything we do. Driven by this mission, our world class R&D team have developed cutting edge AI powered medical imaging software that assesses bone health and improves fracture risk detection. For the millions of patients worldwide suffering from osteoporosis, medimaps software provides a simple and effective win-win solution for patients and clinicians battling to predict and treat bone health problems.

If its time for you to choose a career you can be proud of, medimaps can provide a real and meaningful opportunity for you to change the world of patient care one scan at a time ...

Meaningful Mission: As a Clinical Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Scientist, you will be pivotal in leading the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge algorithms for medical image processing. Leveraging your expertise in machine learning and image analysis, you will enhance our solutions by extracting meaningful features from multimodal data sources, transforming raw inputs into actionable insights. You will drive the development of advanced prediction systems, integrating clinical expert knowledge with machine learning techniques, with a special emphasis on radiology and medical imaging applications for bone and musculoskeletal health.

CLINICAL AI DATA SCIENTIST

Location: Based in Geneva with Hybrid options available

Start Date: Ideally 1st Jan 2025

Contract: Full time at 100%

So lets look at the Challenge in more detail :

You will be responsible for achieving a broad range of objectives, including :

• Design and develop advanced neural networks and AI-driven solutions for processing medical images from various imaging modalities, including X-ray and CT.
• Lead research in state-of-the-art image processing techniques, including medical image texture and feature analysis, applying the latest methodologies in the field.
• Explore and implement modular and hybrid machine learning approaches, incorporating multiscale, multifactor, and covariate modelling for robust and accurate predictions.
• Develop and apply large language models (LLMs) to extract, interpret, and process clinical information, integrating unstructured data with structured medical insights.
• Design and deploy solutions for on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring scalability and security for healthcare applications.
• Create and maintain R&D tools for use in technical and clinical studies, enabling seamless development and validation of innovative AI solutions.
• Program in RStudio/R and Python for statistical analysis and graphical computing, leveraging advanced analytics for data-driven decisions.
• Ensure thorough documentation of research activities, adhering to best practices in reproducibility and transparency for future reference and regulatory purposes.
• Contribute to scientific publications, sharing findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at relevant conferences.
• Commitment to quality and regulatory compliance in all aspects of your work

What do you need to succeed?

The candidate we seek is a forward thinking, innovative and highly collaborative researcher with the following range of skills:

Technical capabilities:

• Master’s degree (MS) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field. A Ph.D. in these areas is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience developing Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), and/or Machine Learning (ML) / Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and development of ANN, CNN, Deep Learning (DL), and Machine Learning (ML) models, with a focus on real-world applications.
• Proven expertise in image processing, ideally with experience in medical imaging modalities such as X-ray and CT.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, and/or C++ for AI and image processing applications.
• Experience in developing and deploying solutions in cloud computing environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), as well as on-premises implementations.
• Strong statistical analysis skills, particularly in the medical or healthcare domain, with experience in using statistical tools and methodologies relevant to medical data.
• Experience in developing R&D tools and custom solutions for research purposes, with proficiency in coding for technical and clinical studies.
• Research experience or familiarity with bone health, dental health, or related biomedical fields is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of clinical workflows, medical imaging technologies, and quantitative imaging techniques.
• Ability to document and present research findings effectively, contributing to scientific publications and conference presentations.
• Fluency in written and verbal English is essential, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively.

Soft Skills:

To align with medimaps core values you will need to be:

• Detail-oriented and results-driven, with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Dynamic, creative, and open-minded, with a positive attitude and a willingness to explore innovative solutions.
• Strong sense of team spirit, demonstrating excellent collaboration skills, adaptability, and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized and self-motivated, with the ability to plan and manage tasks independently while ensuring timely delivery.
• Strong ethical values and exceptional communication skills, with a proactive approach to reporting and sharing information.
• Demonstrates dedication, reliability, and persistence, with the ability to adapt to evolving challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Innovative mindset and a positive approach to challenges
• Solutions and results oriented, with a strong bias for action
• A Flexible and agile mindset is essential for working in our highly dynamic, innovative and fast growing organization
• Ethical, honest and respectful in all personal and professional interactions – essential and non-negotiable!

NOTE: This position is open to all EU or Swiss citizens.

What you can expect of us?

• As we work to develop patient centric solutions, we also work hard to care of our teammates’ professional development, personal growth and well-being. As an key member of our Research Team, you will be given every opportunity to make your mark with the freedom and creative license to innovate and develop new products.
• The security of working in an innovative and successful company with a sustainable business model
• The opportunity to work on cross functional projects across teams and country-borders
• Working with an international, multi-cultural and socially responsible company with meaningful corporate values and an inspiring mission
• Working with a genuinely great bunch of talented, professional and friendly people, who work hard but know how to have fun and make work a real pleasure
• An exciting company mission that brings together science and technology to directly impact the lives of patients

In addition to this, medimaps offers a competitive compensation and benefits plan that is respectful of work life balance and which encourages eco-friendly awareness. This includes:

• Competitive fixed salary
• Excellent Pension and Insurance Schemes
• Flexible work arrangements
• Eco-allowance for using green means of transport
• Subsidized parking, if public transport not an option
• Swibeco lunch card

Apply now for a meaningful career that will really make a difference to you and the people around you. We are looking forward to receiving your application and to getting to know you better!

Please note that the hiring process may take several weeks, and we really appreciate your patience. We value your application and promise to get back to you as soon as we possibly can.

Thanks!

How to Apply

A CV is required and a cover letter puts you ahead of the pack (include cover letter in the same pdf as your CV please).

Candidates whose profiles do not meet our needs at this time will be notified at the end of the recruitment process. We anticipate that this may take approximately 6-8 weeks. We apologize in advance for this potential delay but will do our best to get back to you at the earliest possible opportunity.

Recruitment Agencies please do not reply. We will be managing this hire internally. Thanks for your understanding.