Data Science & AI Innovation Postdoctoral Fellow Immunology

Postdoctoral fellowship at Novartis in Basel focusing on AI and immunology research. The role involves developing spatial profiling atlases and AI models to study immune niches in inflammatory diseases.

This postdoctoral fellowship sits at the crossroads of immunology, artificial intelligence, and pathology. The position focuses on investigating how spatially organized immune environments influence inflammatory diseases, with the goal of improving patient stratification and supporting therapeutic discovery. The program aims to cultivate future scientific leaders through intensive research and hands-on learning.

Responsibilities

• Construct and standardize a cross-disease spatial profiling atlas.
• Create optimized workflows for analyzing spatial data.
• Evaluate computational techniques for identifying tissue niches.
• Design and implement AI models, including foundation models, to extract biological insights from spatial data and compare tissue structures across different diseases.
• Collaborate within interdisciplinary teams while managing project tasks independently.

Requirements

• Hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant scientific field before the fellowship begins.
• Showcase a strong track record of scientific contributions, such as publications, presentations, or patents.
• Demonstrate a strong dedication to continuous learning, innovation, and career growth.
• Possess advanced coding proficiency in Python and R.
• Ability to interpret analytical findings within a biological framework.
• Prior experience analyzing spatial or single-cell profiling and imaging datasets.
• Background in applying machine learning or AI methods to spatial or single-cell data.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with developing AI methodologies is advantageous.
• Solid grasp of immunology principles is beneficial.
• Experience interpreting histological slides of both healthy and diseased tissues is preferred.

What the company offers

• Mentorship from experienced scientific leaders and domain experts.
• Utilization of cutting-edge technologies, platforms, and research infrastructure.
• Cross-disciplinary and cross-organizational collaboration opportunities.
• Integration into a global, diverse network of postdoctoral researchers.
• Structured programming to support long-term career development.
• Tailored experiential learning through a Postdoc Practicum.
• Opportunities to share research findings, publish in top-tier journals, and expand an international scientific network.

About the company

Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG runs a postdoctoral program dedicated to shaping the next generation of scientific leaders. The initiative focuses on advancing the future of medicine through rigorous research and immersive professional development experiences.

• The program is structured to foster future scientific leaders, driving innovation in medicine.
• Fellows benefit from mentorship by accomplished experts and access to advanced research capabilities.
• The environment encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration and integration into a global community of researchers.
• Structured career development programming and experiential learning opportunities are provided to support fellows' long-term success.
• Fellows are encouraged to share their work through presentations and publications, building an international scientific network.