Research engineer

Job description

The Department of Biomedical Engineering and Health Systems is looking for a research engineer to work on several exciting projects. The projects all focus on analyzing data from healthcare records to inform early detection, improving workflows and patient flows, for personalizing treatment plans and so on. The research engineer will be responsible for data analysis and building ML and AI models and pipelines for these projects. The engineer must be capable of working with diverse sets of large volumes of data, and capable of handling both structured and unstructured data. The eventual goal is to implement the developed models as standard pipelines or tools which can be reused and published.

Responsibilities include:

• Implementing AI and machine learning methods for analysis – statistical models, GNNs 
• Developing ML and AI pipelines for data analysis of healthcare data, both structured and unstructured
• Modeling the data into a graph structure, for eventual storage in a graph database
• Collaborating with clinicians involved in the projects 

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH.

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

Requirements

• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence. 

Preferred qualifications

•  Strong programming skills in Python, and other relevant languages (such as R)
• Experience with web development frameworks and libraries (e.g., React) is a bonus
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and distributed computing systems, and familiarity with Linux
• Background in AI, machine learning, or data science, preferably with a focus on statistical methods 
• Experience with visualization and working with large datasets is an added bonus
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary research environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills 
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage.

To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply for this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge. Please also provide your Github/Gitlab/Bitbucket etc. handle if possible.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Personal letter about your previous experience, personal competencies, career goals, why you want to conduct research, your interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max one page.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 12 months , with access according to agreement.

Other information

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Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence. 

About KTH

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Read more here

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