Postdoctoral Scientist, Machine Learning: Cell Therapy

Janssen Research & Development (“JRD”), a Johnson & Johnson company, is recruiting for a Postdoctoral Scientist, Machine Learning: Cell Therapy, with the focus on High Dimensional Optimization and Decision Theory.

This position can be in multiple countries: Germany (Berlin or Neuss), Belgium (Beerse), Netherlands (Leiden), Spain (Madrid), United Kingdom (Buckinghamshire), Spring House, PA & La Jolla, CA.

Remote working may be considered on a case by case basis and if approved by the Company.  

This is a 2-year fixed term contract, with up to 15% travel.

Janssen develops treatments that improve the health of people worldwide. Research and development areas encompass oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, immunology, pulmonary hypertension, neuroscience, and infectious disease. 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 Janssen, one of the Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, visit https://www.janssen.com/janssen-rnd-data-science

The Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning team within Janssen R&D Data Science organization develops innovative insights and solutions by using multi modal datasets, advanced algorithms, and high performance computing across multiple disease areas.

We are looking for an outstanding post-doctoral scientist whose responsibilities will include:

• Analyze biochemical and biological datasets from various R&D labs to enhance the understanding of cell-level attributes by using high-dimensional data analysis and machine learning.
• Build novel or enhance existing machine learning/deep learning algorithms for AI-assisted discovery and development.
• Guide the design of new experiments and build predictive models by using supervised and unsupervised machine learning on historical experiments.
• Actively participate in building modeling and simulation pipelines to develop reusable software assets for the cell therapy platform.
• Participate in experimental design activities in collaboration with therapeutics discovery teams across Janssen, such as defining “what” and “why” particular quality attribute needs to be monitored.
• Communicate results to internal collaborators and external partners through project reports and peer-reviewed research publications.