Data Science & AI Innovation Postdoctoral Fellow
About The Position
We are excited to invite applications for the Novartis Biomedical Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, a unique training opportunity designed for exceptional early-career scientists eager to tackle some of the most challenging problems in biomedical research and drug discovery. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will join Translational Medicine in Basel, Cambridge, or San Diego and pursue an innovative research project at the forefront of biomedical science and drug discovery. You will work alongside leading scientists in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment while gaining exposure to the broader ecosystem that translates scientific discovery into medicines. Our fellows are empowered to ask bold scientific questions, apply cutting-edge technologies, and develop approaches that have the potential to transform patient care.
Requirements
- PhD (or equivalent doctoral degree) in a relevant scientific discipline completed prior to the fellowship start date.
- PhD conferred in 2026 only.
- Demonstrated record of scientific achievement (publications, presentations, patents, or equivalent)
- Strong commitment to learning, innovation, and professional development
Nice To Haves
- Experience applying artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational biology, or data science methods to biomedical research, with demonstrated interest in translational medicine, drug discovery, or related domains.
- Familiarity with complex biomedical data modalities (e.g., human genetics, multi-omics, clinical trial data, or biomedical literature) and an interest in developing AI-driven solutions within regulated research environments.
Responsibilities
- Develop and integrate scientific AI agents into the enterprise agent platform.
- Adapt and operationalize domain-specific AI agents, workflows, and knowledge assets to support biomarker discovery, translational research, human genetics, and multi-omics analysis.
- Identify, develop, and evaluate high-impact applications of multi-agent AI systems across translational medicine, leveraging diverse biomedical data sources to address scientific and clinical research questions.
- Collaborate with platform and engineering teams to integrate scientific agents within existing enterprise frameworks, ensuring interoperability, scalability, and compliance with organizational standards.
- Partner with scientists, data scientists, engineers, and platform teams to translate research needs into reusable AI-enabled workflows and scientific applications.
- Develop benchmarks, validation approaches, and best practices to assess scientific utility, reliability, and responsible deployment of AI agents in drug discovery and development.
Benefits
- Mentorship from accomplished scientific leaders and subject matter experts.
- Access to advanced technologies, platforms, and research capabilities.
- Collaboration across disciplines and organizational boundaries.
- Participation in a global and diverse postdoctoral community.
- Dedicated learning and development programming designed to support long-term career growth.
- Personalized experiential learning opportunities through the Postdoc Practicum.
- Opportunities to publish research, present at leading scientific conferences, and build an international scientific network.
- Exposure to emerging technologies and artificial intelligence applications that are shaping the future of biomedical research.
- health, life, and disability coverage
- a 401(k) plan with company contribution
- a generous time-off package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
