Novartis is offering a Biomedical Research Postdoctoral Fellowship focused on cardiovascular disease and drug discovery. The fellow will develop and apply AI, machine learning, and statistical methods to integrate multimodal biomedical data, identify biomarkers and disease mechanisms, and improve patient stratification while collaborating with multidisciplinary research teams.
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
Qualification
Required
PhD (or equivalent doctoral degree) in a relevant scientific discipline completed prior to the fellowship start date. The program is intended for scientists immediately following their PhD training (PhD conferred in 2026 only)
Demonstrated record of scientific achievement (publications, presentations, patents, or equivalent)
Strong commitment to learning, innovation, and professional development
Strong quantitative background in data science, statistics, machine learning, bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, biomedical engineering, or a related field
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
Preferred
Experience in statistical genetics or multi-omics analysis
Experience analyzing physiological signals such as ECG, with deep learning and foundation models for biomedical data
Benefits
Guidance from accomplished scientific leaders and subject matter experts
Access to advanced technologies, platforms, and research capabilities
Collaboration across disciplines and organizational boundaries
A global and diverse community of postdoctoral fellows
Dedicated programming designed to help fellows thrive throughout their careers.
Personalized experiential learning opportunities through a Postdoc Practicum that empowers fellows to explore new scientific domains, build cross-functional expertise, and expand their impact beyond their primary research project.
Opportunities to present research, publish in leading journals, and build an international scientific network
US-based employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan with company contribution, and a generous time-off package.
Novartis is a pharmaceutical company that researches and develops medicines for serious diseases to improve and extend people's lives. It is a sub-organization of Meye Asset Management.
