Data Science & AI Innovation Postdoctoral Fellow

About the role

The Novartis Biomedical Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is a unique training opportunity for exceptional early-career scientists. Fellows will join the Cardiovascular and Metabolism disease area in Cambridge to pursue innovative research projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply multimodal AI/ML models and statistical methods to integrate ECG, genomic, and proteomic data for cardiovascular disease research.
• Analyze large-scale multimodal datasets from biobanks, clinical studies, and real-world data sources to identify novel biomarkers and disease mechanisms.
• Design, implement, and evaluate predictive and interpretable models linking physiological signals with molecular and genetic variation.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, geneticists, clinicians, and cardiovascular researchers.
• Communicate findings through publications, conference presentations, and internal scientific seminars.

Requirements

• PhD (or equivalent doctoral degree) in a relevant scientific discipline completed prior to the fellowship start date.
• Strong commitment to learning, innovation, and professional development.
• Programming proficiency in Python and/or R and experience working with large-scale datasets.
• Hands-on experience applying statistical or machine learning methods to biomedical, clinical, imaging, signal, omics, or other complex high-dimensional data.
• Experience developing and evaluating predictive models using modern data science approaches.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex analytical concepts to diverse scientific audiences.

Qualifications

• Desired: Experience in statistical genetics or multi-omics analysis.
• Desired: Experience analyzing physiological signals such as ECG, with deep learning and foundation models for biomedical data.

Skills

• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Bioinformatics
• Computational Biology
• Computer Science
• Biomedical Engineering

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan with company contribution, and a generous time-off package.

Pay

The starting salary for this position is 87,000 USD per year.

Schedule

This is a full-time training position of up to three years in duration. The start date for the 2026 Novartis BR Postdoctoral Fellowship Program cohort is October 1, 2026. Please confirm your availability to meet this date in your cover letter.

Why Novartis?

The Novartis Biomedical Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is designed to develop the next generation of scientific leaders and power the future of medicine through rigorous research, and immersive learning experiences, including the implementation of AI tools in biomedical research.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter by August 21, 2026. In your cover letter, please describe your research interests, career aspirations, and how participation in the Novartis Biomedical Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program will support your long-term development.

Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations

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