Application expert in AI for life science to the Swedish AI factory
Back to available jobsThis recruitment includes the Swedish node of the EuroHPC-funded network of European AI Factories in collaboration with RISE AB. The AI Factory Service Hub is operated as a project under the Horizon Europe framework program and will include up to 50 AI experts and other staff working close to academic and industrial users across the EuroHPC member states to advance AI solutions, training, business and workforce development. Please read more: https://www.naiss.se, https://mimer-aifactory.eu, https://eurohpc-ju.europa.eu/ai-factories_en
We are looking for an application expert in AI for life science - a national role within the operations
The position
As an application expert, your responsibility will be to support researchers in the life sciences in carrying out concrete AI projects. This includes compiling, organizing, and sharing key datasets, assisting with resource allocation proposals, conducting machine learning workflows, and developing complete models. Example applications include microscopy image data, cryo-electron microscopy, structural prediction and dynamic simulation of biological macromolecules, genomics data, and personalized medicine, including the use of language models. The role also involves organizing training and joint activities in AI for life sciences, collaborating with other infrastructures in Sweden and across the EU, and contributing to the leadership of the European working group on AI in the life sciences.
The person we need
Requirements are:
- Doctoral degree including work in machine learning applied to the life sciences
- Experience in large-scale computing and/or organizing large datasets in the life sciences
- Proven ability to independently author scientific publications
- Excellent communication skills in oral and written English
- Ability to convincingly convey the importance and impact of a complex scientific project to a broad range of stakeholders
Of merit are:
- Experience in developing custom AI models within the life sciences
- Experience working in multinational environments and engaging with international organizations and funding bodies
- Experience from EU and/or EuroHPC projects
- Experience in writing proposals for compute time or similar research resources
- Experience in collaboration with industry or public sector organizations
- Strong communication skills in oral and written Swedish
The workplace
You will work at the National Academic Infrastructure for Supercomputing in Sweden that is hosted by Linköping University. We are a growing organization changing rapidly, which means we offer excellent opportunities for professional development new responsibilities. The centre includes a broad range of staff ranging from system administrators to user support, training and administrative roles. Read more at https://www.naiss.se, https://www.nsc.liu.se.
The employment
Permanent position, full-time, 100%. Starting date by agreement.
Salary and employment benefits
Linköping University is a Swedish public employer and offers individual salary setting, as well as opportunities to combine parenthood and an active lifestyle with employment.
NSC offers a possibility of remote work up to 40% of the working time.
More information about employee benefits is available here.
Union representatives
Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants.
Application procedure
Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than 2025-08-14.
Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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