Sano Postdoc

Cloud computing for medical applications

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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.

Cloud computing has recently advanced in many topics, including containers, serverless computing, distributed machine learning and large-scale data analysis. Cloud infrastructures have been successful in many business but also scientific domains, where large scale data analysis or distributed processing of streaming data is required.

The goal of the project will be to evaluate the applicability of recent advancements in cloud computing to medical applications. The possible usage scenarios include: large-scale analysis of medical data (genomics, medical imaging),  processing of data from wearables and IoT devices collecting measurement of patient parameters, high throughput distributed analysis of parameter space of modeling and simulation models, or distributed and federated machine learning on data from edge devices. The project will provide opportunity to develop proof-of-concept solutions using modern technologies coming from public clouds (e.g. Amazon, Google, Microsoft) and open source projects (Kubernetes, Ray, OpenWhisk, Knative). Moreover, an important part of research will be on performance evaluation of developed solutions using real infrastructures, to understand the costs and benefits of the serverless model and to optimize the execution of applications.

You are expected 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.

Required background and skills of the candidate:

  • recent or pending PhD in relevant field of science (computer science/biomedical engineering or related fields);
  • knowledge of operating systems and distributed computing;
  • excellent programming skills: Python, C++, Bash;
  • experience in HPC, cloud and/or container technologies is desired;
  • at least one first-author research publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal, top conference or currently in press ideally in the field of cloud computing;
  • 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 up to 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 14000 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;

Apply through Sano recruitment system. If you would like to apply for future openings feel free to send your application to our database.​