Data Scientist in Image Analysis

The Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI) is looking for a Data Scientist specialized in Image Analysis to join its Facility for Advanced Imaging and Microscopy.

The facility supports FMI scientists and collaborators by providing cutting-edge light and electron microscopy, high-content screening, image analysis, and spatial-transcriptomics services to address fundamental questions of biomedical relevance.

In this role, you will

• Develop and implement image-processing and analysis workflows for a broad spectrum of research projects across multiple groups.
• Assess the image processing and analysis needs of microscopy-based research projects.
• Design FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, and reproducible) processing pipelines.
• Communicate results to a diverse audience of experimental scientists.

About you

• You hold a PhD or MSc in computer science, biomedical-image analysis or a related data-science field.
• You can demonstrate strong programming and data-analysis skills in Python.
• You can demonstrate a solid understanding of machine-learning and deep-learning technologies.
• You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and are eager to learn from others.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective interaction with a diverse group of scientists.
• You are self-motivated and can work both independently and within a team.

Desirable

• You have a proven track record in collaborative software development.
• You are experienced in working within a Linux HPC environment and in data-parallel processing.
• You are familiar with multiple bio-image analysis software tools, such as Fiji, CellProfiler and Napari.
• You have experience in analyzing images from a diverse range of microscopy modalities, including high-content screening, electron microscopy, light-sheet microscopy and confocal microscopy.

What we offer

• A competitive compensation and benefit package.
• A 3-year initial contract with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent position.
• A dynamic, international and multidisciplinary environment that strives to be inclusive to people from diverse backgrounds.
• A friendly and supportive team of experts in microscopy, data analysis and high-performance computation methods.

Please submit your application online at www.fmi.ch/opening by March 17, 2025. Your application should include:

• A letter of motivation
• Your CV
• The names and contact details of 1-3 referees

For further information, please contact Dr. Laurent Gelman (laurent.gelman@fmi.ch)

About the FMI

The FMI is a world-class biomedical research institute affiliated with the University of Basel and Novartis Biomedical Research. With an international staff of about 330 people, including more than 150 postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, the FMI conducts cutting-edge research in genome regulation, multicellular systems and neurobiology. We are located in the vibrant city of Basel, Switzerland’s third-largest city and Europe’s leading hub for the life sciences.

At the FMI, diversity is the cornerstone of innovation and collaboration. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute meaningfully. We welcome applicants of all genders, cultures, ethnicities, and demographics who can complement our existing team. Join us in building a scientific community that represents and benefits the world we study.