Call for Postdocs in Computational Medicine

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.

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 institute on a global level.

As a cross-disciplinary institution, Sano uses machine learning/artificial intelligence (ML/AI), large scale computer simulations (HPC), 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.

We value:

Passion – Passion in what we do, engagement in Sano operations, taking responsibility, providing initiative, being happy at work.
Innovation – Boldness in articulating and pursuing novel ideas, courage to think outside the box.
Integrity – Directness, openness, tolerance and respect. Scientific integrity (we do not cut corners).
Diversity – Diversity in backgrounds, cultures and opinions of Sano employees. Promotion of women in STEM.

Scientific discipline: Computational Medicine, Data Science, Machine Learning
Job type (employment contract/stipend): A full-time contract of employment for 2 years
Position starts on: Expected start in early 2022 (but depends on Candidate’s availability)
Maximum period of contract/stipend agreement: 2 years
Institution: Sano Centre for Computational Personalised Medicine – International Research Foundation, Krakow, Poland
Project leader: Supervisor: Arkadiusz Sitek (or other Research Group Leader)

We are looking for passionate, motivated, brilliant PhD graduates (recent and pending) to join us as Postdoctoral Fellows and key contributors to our Centre. Sano is a new nonprofit research institute dedicated to the advancement of computational medicine, developing data science methods for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. If you are a person who is interested in cutting-edge research in computational medicine, is passionate about data science and use of computing and artificial intelligence in medicine, wants to actively influence the future of healthcare working on exciting and translational projects, please contact and talk to us to find out more about this opportunity.

You are excpected to:

do original research under the direction of one of Research Group Leaders;
publish your work in peer-review journals and present during national and international conferences;
co-mentor junior scientists – PhD students and MSc students;

As our successful candidate you should have:

recent or pending PhD in relevant field of science (computer science/biomedical engineering or related fields);
knowledge of data science tools, such as Python or R, SQL and noSQL databases and digital notebooks such as Zeppelin or Jupyter.
at least one first-author research publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal, top conference or currently in press ideally in the field of data science;
ability to think critically, work independently, and solve complex problems;
interest in pursuing applied medical research in a multi-disciplinary environment;
excellent written and oral English communication skills as the main language in Sano is English.

We offer a fixed term contract for 40 hours per week for the duration of 2 years. This will be supported by an educational plan that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. The contract will include opportunities to participate in teaching and supervision of undergraduate and master students.

The salary, depending on relevant experience before the beginning of the employment contract, will be up to 12000 PLN gross per month, based on a full-time contract (40 hours a week) for the duration of 2 years 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.

If you feel that this job opportunity is the career that you are looking for, please apply immediately and give Sano a chance to meet you. Please, be informed that Sano will contact only with Candidates fulfilling the formal criteria.

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;

During later stages, you’ll also be asked to provide:

copies of your English certificates.
two reference contacts.