Postdoctoral Scientist, Machine Learning: Cell Therapy

Key Skills

Algorithms, Analytical and Problem solving, C++, Decision Science, Distributed systems, Effective communication skills, High performance computing- HPC, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming, Reinforcement Learning, SQL

Job Description

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.

Minimum qualifications:

• A recent Ph.D. degree within three years in computer science, software engineering, robotics, bioinformatics, computational biology, systems biology, or a related field.
• Proficiency in software development process and writing well-documented Python or C++ libraries.
• Proficiency in machine learning and high dimensional optimization.
• Proficiency in the design and analysis of algorithms.
• Proven capacity to perform outstanding research.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in one or more of the following:
• Reinforcement learning and decision making.
• High performance computing and distributed systems.
• Cell therapy discovery and development.

For U.S. applicants, in accordance with applicable disclosure requirements, the anticipated base pay is $90,000 per annum.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, long-term incentive, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Additional information can be found through the link below.

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to:

https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, candidates offered employment must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.