We are excited to invite applications for the Novartis Biomedical Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, a unique training opportunity for exceptional early-career scientists eager to tackle challenging problems in biomedical research and drug discovery. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will join the AI & Innovation team within Oncology Data Science at Novartis in Basel and pursue an innovative research project at the forefront of biomedical science and drug discovery. You will work alongside leading scientists in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment while gaining exposure to the broader ecosystem that translates scientific discovery into medicines.
Tasks
- Develop and apply AI approaches to extract insights from digital pathology imaging datasets (e.g., H&E, IHC, mIF, Spatial transcriptomics).
- Work with foundational models, including pre-trained, self-supervised, multi-purpose, and multi-modal models to advance generative AI applications in drug discovery.
- Collaborate with pathologists and translational teams to interpret image-derived biomarkers and biological findings.
- Contribute to scientific publications and present results at internal and external scientific conferences.
Requirements
- PhD (or equivalent doctoral degree) in a relevant scientific discipline, completed prior to the fellowship start date.
- The program is intended for scientists immediately following their PhD training (graduated in 2026).
- Demonstrated record of scientific achievement (publications, presentations, patents, or equivalent).
- Strong commitment to learning, innovation, and professional development.
- Experience analyzing imaging data (e.g. H&E, IHC, multiplex IF, spatial transcriptomics).
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: generative AI, digital pathology foundation models, geometric deep learning and/or multi-modal learning.
- Excellent programming skills and proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, with openness to learning new tools and technologies.
- Prior experience with analysing multi-modal data, including digital pathology (desirable).
- Applicants must be eligible to work in Switzerland.
Benefits
- Guidance from accomplished scientific leaders and subject matter experts.
- Access to advanced technologies, platforms, and research capabilities.
- Collaboration across disciplines and organizational boundaries.
- A global and diverse community of postdoctoral fellows.
- Dedicated programming designed to help fellows thrive throughout their careers.
- Personalized experiential learning opportunities through a Postdoc Practicum to explore new scientific domains, build cross-functional expertise, and expand impact beyond the primary research project.
- Opportunities to present research, publish in leading journals, and build an international scientific network.
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Das Team
You will join the AI & Innovation team within Oncology Data Science at Novartis in Basel, working closely with pathologists, translational scientists, and drug discovery teams in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.