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Artificial Intelligence Research Scientist

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added over 3 years ago

This job was published 3 years ago

SpotLab

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
SpotLab doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Proven experience developing AI solutions in any field:
- Biomedical image processing
- Computer vision
- Video processing
- NLP
- LLMs
- Prompt engineering
- Artificial Intelligence in the Edge
- Any other input format, such as audio? text? accelerometers? or any other? let us know!
Strong software engineering skills in Python and experience with the Python scientific ecosystem.
Knowledge of artificial intelligence frameworks and in particular deep learning libraries (Keras, TensorFlow, Caffe, Torch…) (WandB). Knowledge of programming with GPUs is a plus.
Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal (spanish and english)
Ability to work in a small team, full of multidisciplinary people and a fast-change environment.
Ability to deal with uncertainty, autonomy to explore new paths and dare to walk the unwalkable.

Nice to have

A master's degree or a PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or another relevant discipline is a plus.
Encouraged to try new ideas, willing to share points of view with workmates
Willingness to take risks and the ability to stay persistent.
A dreamer soul and empathic heart, with the urge to create a positive impact in this world

The role

We are facing a real challenge and we are looking for the right person to join our adventure.

The use of digitalization technologies and Artificial Intelligence in the world of healthcare reveals great opportunities to benefit and improve patient's care, reducing costs and improving global health. We can find many medical areas that are already getting the benefits of this new wave, however, others like hematology, infectious diseases, neglected tropical diseases, among others, still remain one step behind. SpotLab is fighting to bridge the gap.

We are looking to hire a full time Artificial Intelligence Research Scientist, who will develop, train and deploy multi-modal AI models for diagnostics and clinical research.

What you'll do

Developing AI solutions for multi-modal biomedical challenges.
Preparing the working environment to organize and clean the data, the ground truth, and everything needed to evaluate different algorithms and pipelines.
Interacting with medical specialists and product managers to understand the needs and assess technical feasibility.
Deploying algorithms in real time operational conditions working together with the engineering team.
Drafting the technical documentation of the technology developed.
Scientific publications mean a lot for SpotLab, we strive to create high impact publications, that is why you will need to be able to get involved at any stage of the research, from state of the art analysis, experiment planning and execution, critical thinking and scientific mind for solutions and conclusions, paper writing skills for submission, dealing with reviews, so on.

About SpotLab

SpotLab is a Madrid-based HealthTech company specializing in AI-powered diagnostic solutions for hematology and digital pathology. The company develops advanced algorithms and software to assist medical professionals in analyzing blood samples and pathological images, aiming to improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. SpotLab operates at the intersection of artificial intelligence, biomedical engineering, and clinical diagnostics, serving the healthcare industry with innovative tools for laboratories and hospitals.

With its headquarters in Madrid, Spain, SpotLab is deeply embedded in the local innovation ecosystem, collaborating with research institutions and clinical partners. The company offers a dynamic, multidisciplinary work environment that values scientific rigor and technological innovation. For international professionals, SpotLab provides opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI applications in healthcare, with roles spanning research, engineering, regulatory affairs, and business development. The company's international outlook and partnerships make it an attractive destination for talent looking to contribute to the future of medical diagnostics.

Industry: HealthTech
Employees: 30
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid
Website: spotlab.ai

Good to know if you are moving

SpotLab is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, offering a central location in one of Europe's most vibrant tech and healthcare hubs.
The company operates in the rapidly growing field of AI diagnostics, providing opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology with direct clinical impact.
Open roles include internships and research positions, making it accessible for early-career professionals and students in AI and biomedical engineering.
The company's focus on hematology and digital pathology suggests a multidisciplinary environment, ideal for those interested in the intersection of medicine and technology.
As a startup, SpotLab may offer a dynamic and flexible work culture, with opportunities for significant responsibility and growth.

In their own words

About the company & team

We have received more than 10 international awards, including the Seal of Excellence of the European Union, being one of the most innovative start-up companies based on breakthrough innovations with scale and impact potential. We are a multidisciplinary orchestra with gender parity where developers, engineers, doctors, business managers, etc. with different professional backgrounds interact and complement each other.

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