Data Scientist

**Introduction**

EPITERNA is a new discovery company located in Switzerland focused on extending the lifespan of animals including companion dogs and humans.

EPITERNA has developed a unique discovery platform capable of rapidly screening and testing interventions that can slow the process of ageing and extend lifespan in multiple animal models.

EPITERNA is hiring a Data Scientist to process, analyse and visualize data generated by the scientists; leverage publicly available data and develop machine learning models.

**Job description**

**Role**: Data Scientist

**Contract**: Full-time

**Starting date**:asap

**Activity rate**: 100%

**Schedule**: 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday

**Location**: Epalinges, Switzerland - exclusively onsite

**Your responsibilities**
- Develop deep learning models for object detection
- Develop scripts to process and analyze biological data
- Develop scripts to visualize biological data
- Implement web apps for visualization of results

**Your profile**
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics
- R, Python data analysis, data visualization
- Deep learning (tensorflow, pytorch)
- Web development
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Organizational skills, rigorous and caring about details
- Ability to work independently and good team spirit
- Motivated and reliable

**Why you might like this role**
- If you believe in the concept of preventive care and treating the root causes of disease and disability, we think you will be excited about our mission
- We are a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary, and pragmatic team and care deeply about creating a company culture that allows everyone to thrive and do their best work
- We started this company not only to develop better drugs, but to rethink how we provide healthcare
- We have sufficient funding from investors who are deeply aligned with our mission, so while we are an early-stage start-up, we have the necessary resources to develop best in class research and clinical infrastructure
- You will work closely with the founder and a highly motivated team of world class scientists and engineers

**Reasons you might not like this role**
- We are an early-stage start-up, so our processes, company size and personal responsibilities are not yet established and will change faster than in a corporate environment. This means there is a lot of room for you to take responsibility and move fast, but it can also be overwhelming at times
- Ideally you would move to Lausanne, Switzerland or at least spend some of your time here on site (it’s a beautiful place)

**Job Types**: 100%, Permanent

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location