Lead Research Scientist
Job Summary
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Elekta is shaping the standard of care together with healthcare providers by developing precision radiation medicine that brings advanced radiotherapy into routine clinical practice. Our solutions support consistent efficient and personalized care addressing evolving patient needs. Through adaptive radiotherapy precision treatment delivery and integrated workflows Elekta supports care teams across a range of clinical settings. Each year more than 2 million patients are treated using Elekta solutions across over 130 countries. Elekta is headquartered in Stockholm Sweden with over 4000 employees and offices in more than 40 countries. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information visit.
What Youll DoAtElekta
Lead Research Scientistsareresponsible forpursuing variousinnovation and exploration activitiesindividually andin collaboration with others. You will be part ofthe Physics and Advanced Applications group atBusiness Line Neuroadedicatedresearch and pre-development group. Weinvestigatefuture technology and product concepts with a particular focus on physics optimization machinelearningand prototype development.Even though we are a research group software development isat thecore of what we do so we expect you to not only be a skilled researcher but also have experience in good software development practices preferably in Python.
For thisposition weanticipateextended touchpoints toearly-stagedevelopment ofmachine learning products so experience of machine learning pipelines is considered an advantage.
This is an opportunity to use your technical skills to save orimprovethe lives of patients with diseases in the brain includingneurological diseases and cancer.
Responsibilities
Lead researchandinnovation activities aligned withElektasstrategicobjectives.
Contribute to ML production pipelines and scalable maintainable software solutions.
Developand evaluatefuture technology conceptsacrossphysics optimization mathematical modelling machinelearningand software development.
Design prototypes and perform scientific analysesevaluationsand technical investigations.
Provide technicalexpertiseacrossR&D regulatoryqualityand product development activities.
Promote software development best practices focused on qualitycollaborationand maintainability.
Mentor colleagues and shareexpertiseto strengthen technical excellence.
WhatYoullBring
PhD in Machine Learning Applied Mathematics Physics ora relatedfield or MSc with significant relevant industry and research experience.
2 years of relevantpost-PhDresearch or technology development.
Experience developing machine learning solutions and production-grade ML pipelines.
Strong software development skills preferably in Pythonwithsound engineering practices.
Expertisein one ormore ofphysics optimization mathematicalmodellingor machine learning.
Goodcommunicationskills in English.Swedish is considered an advantage but is not.
Curiouscollaborativeand proactivewith a passion for innovation and patient impact.
WhatYoullGet
30 paid vacation days per year.
4additionalElektadaysoff.
Definedcontributionpensionscheme.
Private Medical Insurance.
Lunch benefit.
Contributiontowellnessactivities.
A collaborative office environment whereyoullwork alongside talented colleagues in a supportive and engaging workplace.
Application Process
We look forward to receiving your application. Pleasesubmityour CVand Cover Letterin English via the Apply button. We review applications on an ongoing basis so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Helping clinicians treat cancer & brain disorders through precision radiation medicine. Our radiotherapy treatments target the tumour & protect the patient.