We offer a challenging position at the intersection of software engineering, data engineering, and data science in an enthusiastic team of data scientists and research software engineers.

Research Software Engineer

36 uur per week

Location Eindhoven

IKNL's mission is to improve oncological care by generating insights from data. To achieve this, we make oncology data accessible nationally and internationally, in collaboration with partners such as hospitals, DHD, and CBS, and we explore how techniques like AI can be applied to further automate data collection and to learn more from internal and external data sources. As a research software engineer, you will be part of the Clinical Data Science team and work on multiple projects that primarily focus on bringing machine learning algorithms into production to automatically populate the Netherlands Cancer Registry (NCR).

Primary Responsibilities

• develop and deploy machine learning algorithms within multidisciplinary teams, including data scientists, to populate the NCR
• collaborate with data scientists on other MLOps projects
• explore new techniques and opportunities for future projects

Requirements

• MSc in computer science, mathematics, physics, biomedical engineering, data science, or a comparable field
• iextensive programming experience in Python; experience with R is a plus
• knowledge of container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• experience with version control systems like Git and application deployment, particularly CI/CD, Linux, and Azure
• experience with MLOps best practices
• excellent command of English and either proficiency in Dutch or a willingness to learn the language

We offer

• a unique opportunity to unlock fragmented healthcare data and use it to reduce the impact of cancer
• an inspiring, informal working environment with plenty of freedom, responsibility, and opportunities for personal development
• an initial one-year contract, with the aim of transitioning to a permanent role
• terms of employment in accordance with the Dutch Hospital Collective Labour Agreement (CAO Ziekenhuizen)
• the position is classified under FWG 60 with a salary depending on your education and experience, ranging from €4.081 to a maximum of €5.978, based on a 36-hour workweek, excluding holiday and year-end bonuses.
• a full month’s holiday allowance and year-end bonus (13th month)
• a laptop and phone
• flexible work options, including working from home, with one fixed office day per week in Eindhoven (Monday)
• a furnished home office setup (desk, chair) on a loan basis
• full travel cost reimbursement via an NS Business Card

About IKNL

At IKNL, we work every day toward one goal: reducing the impact of cancer. We do this by making reliable and independent information about cancer available. This information is based on the Netherlands Cancer Registry (NCR), which has provided insights into the entire care pathway for over 35 years—from prevention and diagnosis to treatment, quality of life, and palliative care. We share these insights with healthcare providers, researchers, policymakers, and patients—among other things via kanker.nl, a website we facilitate together with KWF and NFK.With over 500 colleagues at multiple locations in the Netherlands, we offer an inclusive, diverse, and accessible working environment where your unique talent matters. IKNL and DICA intend to join forces. Read more here. We’d be happy to tell you more about it during the conversation. Curious what it’s like to work with us? Visit https://iknl.nl/over-iknl/werken-bij

Interested

You can submit your application until November 28th via the vacancy on our vacancy page, accessible via the 'apply' button. Please upload attachments in PDF format, starting with your name in the document title (e.g., Ben Karsten CV). For more information about the vacancy, you can contact Peter Prinsen, Head of Clinical Data Science, at [email protected] or +31 6 14604056.

This vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates. In case of equal suitability, internal candidates will be given priority. The interviews will take place on December 2nd in Eindhoven.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We consider the safety and protection of our data and colleagues to be important. That’s why, if you come to work with us, a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) will be required. The costs for the VOG will be reimbursed by IKNL. Additionally, pre-screening on social media and/or an assessment may be part of the process.

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