Your responsibilities We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior AI Scientist (m/f/d) to lead rapid prototyping and evidence generation for innovative AI solutions for healthcare and clinical. In this role, you will translate clinical, product and pharmaceutical questions into rigorous research plans, develop and evaluate advanced machine-learning methods, and assess their feasibility using medical-imaging and longitudinal clinical data. You will define robust benchmarks, conduct statistical, error and robustness analyses, and produce reproducible evidence for scientific publications, validation activities and delivery decisions. Working closely with AI, data, clinical and product specialists, you will help transfer promising research into deployable solutions. The ideal candidate combines scientific depth, strong machine-learning and medical-image-analysis expertise, and a collaborative mindset with a passion for turning research into meaningful healthcare impact. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Rapidly prototype and evaluate AI methods for retinal-image analysis, disease progression, forecasting, correlation and biomarker quantification.</li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Translate clinical, product and pharmaceutical research needs into clear research questions, hypotheses and experimental plans.</li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Lead feasibility studies and document datasets, methods, assumptions, results, limitations and recommendations for delivery decisions.</li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Produce reproducible evidence for scientific abstracts, publications, validation reports and scientific communication with partners.</li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Design, train, evaluate and refine machine-learning and deep-learning models for medical-image segmentation, classification, quantification, forecasting and longitudinal analysis. </li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Define benchmarks, perform robustness and error analyses, and transfer validated methods into deployable Pharma or Provider solutions with AI, data, clinical and product teams.</li></ul> Your profile <ul><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Doctorate in a relevant quantitative or clinical field like computer science, statistics, computer vision, mathematics or biomedical engineering is preferred; a Master's degree with equivalent research depth is also considered.</li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Experience of least 2 years with a PhD or 5 years with a Master’s degree in applied AI research, medical-imaging or clinical-data-science with scientific ownership</li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Strong Python skills for machine learning, deep learning, image analysis and statistical computing</li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Expertise in experimental design, statistical inference, model validation, reproducibility and longitudinal or retrospective clinical analysis</li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Practical computer-vision and medical-image-analysis experience</li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Retinal OCT or fundus-imaging knowledge as well as regulated-environment experience is highly desirable</li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">A record of publications, conference abstracts, technical reports or comparable scientific outputs</li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Strong communication skills in English</li></ul> Benefits <ul><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Room for your own ideas and possibility to grow in your role</li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Friendly and supportive team culture that values diversity</li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Hybrid work model (home office + in-person collaboration)</li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Flexible working hours for better work–life balance</li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Well-equipped workplace in a charming office in central Vienna </li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Public transport support</li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Regular team-building events</li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and drinks</li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Access to digital mental well-being platform</li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Corporate Benefits and discounts</li><li style="color:rgb(40,50,78);font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Buddy program to help you get started</li></ul> You can expect a gross yearly salary starting at EUR 64.554,-- (on full-time basis, 38.5 hours/week based on the collective agreement) with the willingness to overpay according to your qualification and experience. Contact Fits to your current situation? Then apply now directly on our career page! We are looking forward to your application (including CV & motivation letter).

Senior AI Scientist (m/f/d) @ retinsight-gmbh

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