Data Analysis - Machine Learning-Optical Scientist

Het Nederlands Kanker Instituut

The Netherlands Cancer Institute offers a pivotal opportunity within their Image-Guided Surgery research group, focusing on integrating optical technologies for surgical guidance. This role aims to forward the institute's mission of improving cancer treatments by leveraging technical skills in data analysis to support clinical applications. Joining a collaborative team of researchers and clinicians, the new team member will help advance surgical techniques and patient outcomes through cutting-edge technologies.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Develop advanced data analysis techniques for scientific research projects.
• Implement and enhance data methods for clinical practice.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, and scientists.
• Contribute expertise in coding and data analysis to improve cancer treatment outcomes.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Immediate availability.
• Employment period of at least one year with potential for extension.
• Dynamic international research group and cutting-edge research environment.
• Access to state-of-the-art lab equipment and computational resources.
• Travel expense reimbursement and free parking.
• Discounts on public transport options and Amsterdam-based cultural amenities.

This role requires you to have:

• Degree in Technical Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in programming with Python, Matlab, or similar tools.
• Proficiency with machine learning frameworks.

You would benefit from having:

• Experience in optics.
• Prior experience in medical data analysis.
• Proficiency in Dutch, fluency in English.

The position is based in a vibrant city like Amsterdam, easily accessible by tram or bicycle. The applicant will join a team that values collaborative research and innovation.