Postdoctoral Scientist Data Science AI/ML & DH

Johnson & Johnson • Cambridge, MA

15h

About The Position

Data Science and Digital Health (DSDH) function within Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Research & Development, is recruiting for the role of Postdoctoral Scientist AI/ML & DH. The location for this position is Cambridge, MA Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Research & Development develops treatments that improve the health of people worldwide. Research and development areas encompass multiple therapeutic areas (TA) including oncology, cardiopulmonary, immunology and neuroscience. Our goal is to help people live longer, healthier lives. We have produced and marketed many first-in-class prescription medications and are poised to serve the broad needs of the healthcare market, from patients to practitioners and from clinics to hospitals. To learn more about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine R&D, please visit https://innovativemedicine.jnj.com/us/ The AI/ML and Digital health team within Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Research & Development is a part of Data Science & Digital Health (DSDH) function and develops innovative AI/ML and analytical solutions using a variety of data sources across multiple diseases and therapeutic areas. We are looking for outstanding candidate for the role of Postdoctoral Scientist AI/ML & DH whose responsibilities include:

Requirements

• A recent Ph.D. degree within 3 years in computer science, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in analyzing high frequency data from wearable biosensors (e.g., accelerometer, ECG, PPG).
• Strong background and proven experience in developing or implementing advanced state of the art AI and signal processing methods.
• Experience with large scale data processing and integrating multi-modal datasets.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, R, MATLAB and writing re-usable and well documented code.
• Demonstrated scientific excellence as measured by publications and presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with drug discovery and the clinical development process.
• Hands-on experience with digital endpoint/biomarker validation frameworks

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from wearable sensors to develop digital biomarkers using methodologies from signal processing and AI.
• Prepare and process raw sensor data streams to extract clinically relevant and novel features.
• Build novel or enhance existing AI algorithms or time-series models for digital endpoint development and validation.
• Build sensor data analysis and modeling pipelines to develop re-usable software assets.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to execute on developing, adapting, and delivering digital health solutions. This includes defining “what” and “why” particular digital phenotype needs to be measured, developing analytical strategy and designing specific experiments.
• Communicate results to internal stakeholders and external partners through project reports and peer reviewed research publications

Benefits

• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
• Caregiver Leave – 10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 4 days
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree