Data Scientist – Life Sciences

Engineering         ·          Gent         ·       Full time

AI, Health and Life Sciences

In the fields of Life Sciences and Healthcare imec is known for developing entirely new chip and sensor technologies, in close collaboration with key industry partners and other stakeholders, that often bring an entirely new look at the processes deep inside of our bodies. This includes applications ranging from brain implants to ingestible sensors to map our gut biome. Furthermore, imec is a number one player in the setup of so-called Health Dataspaces, or the infrastructure that is needed to tap into existing health data at scale in a safe, secure and performant way. Combined these new and existing sources of (big) health data provide unseen insights towards healthier lives.

For further development of our AI activities and roadmap, we are looking for a senior AI researcher who facilitates and leads research projects involving the use of AI in our Life Sciences and Health projects. This includes the growing role of AI in the hardware/software codesign of new sensor- and chip-technologies as well as exploring relevant insights and AI models resulting from the data generated by them.

What you will do

• You will be responsible for directing the data science and AI aspects of research projects in the context of Life Sciences and Health.
• You follow up on progress within research projects and are able to communicate the accomplished / in-process work to internal and external stakeholders and adapt where needed.
• You work together with technical teams in implementing the data science and AI output of your projects into a working whole

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, ‘our corporate university’, we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth. 

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits. 

Who you are

• You have a PhD, preferable in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• You have affinity with academic research, but also want to make a difference in today’s industrial and societal challenges.
• You have a strong background in AI and hands-on experience with machine learning projects.
• Prior experience with reinforcement learning, transfer learning, spiking neural networks or sensor fusion are a plus.
• Knowledge of process control for biochemical, chemical or pharmaceutical engineering is an advantage, particularly in the context of AI-driven optimization are a plus.
• You are a team player and have strong communication skills.
• Your English is fluent, both speaking and writing.

Please click here to apply.