Senior/Lead AI Researcher

About

Epigene Labs ensures cancer drug hunters pilot R&D programs thanks to rich and diverse human genomic data. The company’s technology platform combines artificial intelligence with domain expertise for the aggregation and analysis of multi-dimensional genomic data.

The team initially focuses on the identification of immunotherapy drug targets and biomarkers based on gene expression datasets from multiple public and private databases. Epigene Labs thus aspires to significantly accelerate drug discovery for precision medicine in oncology.

The company is supported by Station F, Agoranov, Cancer Campus, AstraZeneca, and the Harvard Innovation Labs.

Job Description

Leading AI Research Projects: Spearheading innovative AI-driven projects, from conception to execution, to advance our understanding of cancer biology and identify novel therapeutic targets.

Developing Cutting-Edge AI Models: Designing, training, and optimizing state-of-the-art AI models to analyze complex biological and clinical data, predict patient outcomes, and identify potential drug candidates.

Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams: Working closely with biologists, clinicians, and data scientists to translate research findings into actionable insights and develop novel therapeutic strategies.

Mentoring and Developing Talent: Guiding and mentoring junior researchers, fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment.

Publishing Research Findings: Authoring high-impact publications in top-tier scientific journals and presenting research findings at international conferences.

Preferred Experience

Minimal requirements

  • A PhD in machine learning, computer science, bioinformatics or related fields

  • Deep expertise in ML/AI

  • 5+ years experience in research, including a Postdoc position within an academic lab and/or as a researcher in a Deeptech company

  • Strong interest in topics related to health research, biotechnology, and oncology

  • Working proficiency in English

  • Publication experience in ML/AI

Optional qualifications

  • Attendance at international ML/AI conferences

  • Professional experience in a startup environment

  • Publications track record in top-tier ML/AI peer-reviewed journals

Additional Information

  • Contract Type: Full-Time
  • Location: Paris
  • Education Level: PhD and more
  • Experience: > 5 years
  • Possible partial remote