Sano Postdoc - Personal Health Data Science

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher in Data Analytics 

Publication date: 15.11.2024  

Closing date: 30.11.2024 

Level of education: PhD 

Hours: 40 hours per week 

Salary indication: up to 14000 PLN gross monthly 

Supervisor:  

Sano: Dr. Jose Sousa (Research Group Leader) 

Project period: 1 year (with a 3-month trial period), with potential for further renewal, starting on 02.01.2025 

The Postdoctoral Researcher will apply data science, analytics, and computational techniques to address complex research questions in ML for Healthcare. You will work on implementing large-scale data analyses, developing algorithms in HPC environments, and publishing scientific findings in high-impact journals. Additionally, you will supervise and mentor graduate students, fostering a collaborative environment and contributing to the team’s research and educational goals. 

This position is ideal for a researcher with a strong foundation in Python and scientific writing and a dedication to advancing research in data science and ML. 

You are expected to: 

• Conduct original research in data analytics and apply HPC methods to large datasets. 

• Develop, test, and implement data models and simulations, ensuring reproducibility and efficiency 

• Prepare scientific manuscripts, reports, and grant proposals in support of ongoing and new research initiatives. 

• Mentor and supervise graduate students’ research projects, guiding scientific methodologies and analytics techniques. 

• Present research findings at conferences, workshops, and within the institution. 

1. Education: Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field, strongly emphasising data analytics or Chemistry with computational background. 
2. Technical Skills: 

• Python: Advanced proficiency, including data analysis libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Scikit-Learn). 

• Jupyter Notebook: Proficiency in developing reproducible research workflows and instructional materials. 

• HPC: Hands-on experience with high-performance computing frameworks and environments (e.g., Slurm, MPI, parallel computing). 

• Scientific Communication: Proven track record of scientific publications, technical reports, and experience in writing research proposals. 

• Supervision Experience: Prior experience supervising or mentoring students or junior researchers in a research setting. 

• Language: Fluent English, with excellent written and oral communication skills. 

We offer: 

• Access to cutting-edge computational resources and collaboration with leading researchers in the field. 

• Supportive research environment with opportunities for skill development in research and teaching. 

• Potential for renewal based on performance and funding availability. 

We offer a fixed-term contract for 40 hours per week for a 3-month trial period, with a potential for a renewal to 1 year (and further, depending on availability of funding). This will be supported by an educational plan that includes attendance at courses and (international) meetings. The contract will also include opportunities to participate in teaching and supervising undergraduate students.  

The salary, depending on relevant experience before the beginning of the employment contract, will be up to 14000 PLN gross per month, based on a full-time contract (40 hours a week) with private medical care and a sports card.  

Sano offers excellent opportunities for study and development, an access to many international conferences on computational medicine and a possibility to grow in a scientific society. 

Do you have questions about this vacancy? Or do you want to know more about our organisation? Please contact us at talents@sano.science

Sano Centre for Computational Medicine is a new International Scientific Foundation located in Kraków, Poland. 

Sano aspires to be a major translational scientific institute, operating at the meeting point of academic science, established MedTech industry, and emerging start-up environment, combining the best of these three perspectives. 

Established with support from the European Commission and the Foundation for Polish Science, Sano aims to be a major driving force behind the advancement of computational medicine for the benefit of healthcare systems worldwide. 

Sano acts as a core technology and expertise provider for industry, and creator of innovation, developing state-of-the-art solutions for healthcare. Thanks to the substantial funding and excellent European partnership network, Sano will bring a critical mass to this transformational field of research, in order to translate scientific advancements onto clinical practice. Sano’s ambition is to become the Reference Centre for Computational Medicine in Central Europe and build a reputation as a leading center on a global level.  

As a cross-disciplinary institution, Sano uses machine learning/artificial intelligence (ML/AI), large scale computer simulations, data science, and other computational technologies towards overcoming global challenges in healthcare systems. The research agenda will be executed in close collaboration with Partners in Poland, EU and USA. 

Sano is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity. 

Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your application. 

Applications in .pdf should include: 

• a cover letter; 

• a curriculum vitae;