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About the Role
Key responsibilities
As a Data Science Innovation Fellow, you will:
- Advance methods and practices in spatial transcriptomics, including integrated histology image and transcriptomics analysis at scale.
- Explore novel multimodal and transfer learning analysis approaches towards advances in translatable kidney function assessment.
- Leverage a knowledgebase of hundreds of rodent studies to characterize the range of notable observations made on preclinical and patient kidney data.
- Uncover and seize opportunities for drug development by identifying relationships in large-scale datasets that can guide preclinical safety evaluations and novel target hypotheses.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues in toxicology, pathology, early discovery, and data sciences.
- Foster the role of data science and AI in drug discovery by implementing best practices and making data more accessible.
- Communicate research results to both internal and external audiences, such as scientific conferences and publications.
Role requirements:
- PhD in a quantitative field (data science, machine learning, computer science, statistics) or life sciences, preferably with multidisciplinary background (chemoinformatics, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, AI/ML in drug discovery or life sciences). PhD students in the last year of their thesis work, are eligible to apply.
- Solid understanding of statistics, machine learning and deep learning; Demonstrated knowledge of data visualization and exploratory analysis.
- Knowledge of Python and/or R, as well as machine learning/deep learning libraries. Experience with generative algorithms and explainable AI is a plus.
- Experience with reproducible data science tools and practices.
- Strong publication record or other scientific achievements (i.e. awards, patents, grants, public code repository)
- Highly effective analytical, communication, presentation, and organizational skills
- Passion for research and boundless curiosity. Team player. Strives for continuous learning (scientific and technical).
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How to apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter by July 29 for consideration. Please make sure to discuss in the cover letter how this training program will help you fulfill your career goals.
Why Novartis:
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and tru ste d medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people and culture
Accessibility and accommodation
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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