Innovation Postdoc Fellow / Innovation Postdoc Fellowess

Job ID

REQ-10053278

June 10, 2025

Switzerland

Summary

We are excited to invite applications for our Data Science Innovation Fellowship track of the Novartis Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.

About the Role

This applied research program aims to transform drug discovery, providing fellows with a remarkable opportunity to train in Data Science and AI as applied to biomedical research. As a fellow, you will harness your quantitative and computational skills to create impactful solutions for patients and reimagine the future of medicine at Novartis.

As part of the Data Science Innovation Fellowship track, you will join a dynamic and supportive postdoctoral community, partaking in events such as monthly seminars and scheduled gatherings. Surrounded by a collaborative network of postdocs and scientists, you'll accelerate your scientific growth while building a robust professional skill set. Moreover, you will have the chance to engage in a Postdoc Practicum within another laboratory or a business function at Novartis. This program spans three years.

Recognized as a team sport, drug hunting involves gaining proficiency in Data Science and AI as part of a multi-disciplinary team in Biomedical Research. You will spearhead innovation by deploying advanced data approaches in collaboration with a diverse community of over 300 data scientists around the globe. The program offers a unique platform to work with large-scale biomedical data typically inaccessible in academia. Embrace this opportunity to be at the forefront of Data Science and AI, influencing the future landscape of drug discovery!

This project focuses on human genetics-driven target discovery for immunological diseases. The successful candidate will establish a pipeline of statistical and machine learning models to identify causal variants, map them to potential target genes, and describe possible underlying mechanisms. This pipeline will be applied to explore immune system-driven diseases, ideating novel drug targets and experimentally testing them.

Through the Novartis Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, you will enhance your capabilities as a drug hunter and a scientific leader. You will connect with a professional network supporting your growth as a research scientist while addressing diseases and making a meaningful impact in the field of medicine.

Start date: September 1st, 2025

Location: Campus Basel, Switzerland

Key Responsibilities

• Work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams to advance your project.
• Analyze, integrate, and visualize human genetics alongside complementary omics data.
• Employ statistical and machine/deep learning methods to identify disease-associated variants, their target genes, and regulatory mechanisms.
• Analyze omics datasets to either support or enhance hypotheses generated by machine learning models.
• Collaborate effectively with wet lab scientists to validate in silico findings.

Role Requirements

• PhD in Genetics, Computational Biology, or a related field (PhD students in their final year are eligible to apply, but applicants must have received their PhD within 2 years of the application date, i.e., degrees awarded May 2023 or later).
• Strong skills in computational and statistical analysis of genetics and omics data (GWAS, QTLs, transcriptomics, and chromatin omics).
• Proficiency in programming, data visualization, and reproducible research utilizing R/Bioconductor and/or Python.
• Experience with machine/deep learning methodologies is advantageous.
• Background in Immunology is a plus.
• Demonstrated publication record or other scientific achievements (e.g., awards, patents, grants).
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Adeep enthusiasm for exploratory research and an insatiable curiosity.

How to Apply

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

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Why Novartis

Helping people with diseases and their families requires more than just innovative science—it demands a community of intelligent, passionate individuals like you. By collaborating and inspiring one another, we can create breakthroughs that genuinely change patients' lives. Are you ready to create a brighter future together?

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Division

Biomedical Research

Business Unit

Pharma Research

Location

Switzerland

Site

Basel (City)

Company / Legal Entity

C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG

Functional Area

Others

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Early Career (Fixed Term)

Shift Work

No