Senior Data Scientist – Computer Vision & Biomedical Imaging

Company: Merck

Job Description

This role involves developing, training, and implementing advanced AI/ML methodologies, particularly transformer-based Foundation Models, to identify disease biology from large-scale biological and imaging data.

Responsibilities

• Design novel ML algorithms
• Integrate multi-modal data (histology, spatial omics)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for drug discovery

Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree in a relevant STEM field
• Strong experience in deep learning, computer vision, and medical image analysis
• Proficiency in Python/PyTorch
• Familiarity with modern computer vision architectures is valued