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This position is part of a joint collaboration between the two largest research programs in Sweden, the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) and the SciLifeLab and Wallenberg National Program for Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS), with the ultimate goal of solving ground-breaking research questions across disciplines. The position is within the project “self-driving microscope for rare cell state identification and tracking in live cell imaging”, headed by Joakim Jaldén (WASP - KTH/EECS) and Emma Lundberg (DDLS - KTH/CBH), and is hosted withing the group of Prof. Jaldén. The candidate is expected to work on the development of reinforcement learning techniques for the purpose of automatically identifying rare cell events in cell imaging applications
Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) is Sweden’s largest individual research program ever, a major national initiative for strategically motivated basic research, education and faculty recruitment. The program addresses research on artificial intelligence and autonomous systems acting in collaboration with humans, adapting to their environment through sensors, information and knowledge, and forming intelligent systems-of- systems. The vision of WASP is excellent research and competence in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and software for the benefit of Swedish industry. Read more: https://wasp- sweden.org/
The SciLifeLab and Wallenberg National Program for Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS) is a 12-year initiative that focuses on data-driven research, within fields essential for improving the people ́s lives, detecting and treating diseases, protecting biodiversity and creating sustainability. The programme will train the next generation of life scientists and create a strong computational and data science base. The program aims to strengthen national collaborations between universities, bridge the research communities of life sciences and data sciences, and create partnerships with industry, healthcare and other national and international actors. Read more: https://www.scilifelab.se/data-driven.
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Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | April 2022 or according to agreement |
Salary | Monthly salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
City | Stockholm |
County | Stockholms län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | J-2022-0221 |
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Published | 04.Feb.2022 |
Last application date | 07.Mar.2022 11:59 PM CET |