Internship - Self-supervised learning and pathology foundation models

BARCO; Belgique; À distance; EUR 8 900 - 13 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Barco Labs, the innovation engine of Barco, invites a Master student to join an internship focused on self-supervised learning and pathology foundation models. Based in Kortrijk, Belgium, you will explore applying foundation models to large-scale digital pathology images and evaluate AI-driven approaches for identifying artifacts during slide preparation and image acquisition.

You'll collaborate with experienced researchers to leverage pre-trained image representations, analyze tissue content,

Qualifications

• Must be a Master student in a relevant technical field.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Experience with ML/DL frameworks.
• Familiarity with Linux and Docker.
• Experience with Git and collaborative development.
• Fluent English communication.

Responsabilités

• Apply self-supervised learning to large-scale digital pathology images.
• Evaluate AI-driven approaches for artifact detection in slides.
• Leverage pre-trained representations to analyze tissue content.
• Collaborate with Barco Labs researchers on project tasks.

Connaissances

Python

Machine learning basics

Deep learning

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Docker

Git (GitHub)

English communication

Linux

Formation

Master student in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering or related field

Outils

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Docker

Git

Linux

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Internship - Self-supervised learning and pathology foundation models

Location: Kortrijk, BE

Want to help invent the future? Barco Labs is the innovation engine of Barco, where new technologies, concepts, and ideas are explored long before they become products.

About the internship

At Barco Labs, you'll work on innovative research projects at the intersection of AI and digital pathology, helping shape the future of medical imaging.

During this internship, you will explore how state-of-the-art foundation models and self-supervised learning techniques can be applied to large-scale digital pathology images. Your work will focus on leveraging pre-trained image representations to analyse tissue content and detect image quality issues, without relying on extensive annotated datasets.

You will contribute to the evaluation and development of AI-driven approaches for identifying artifacts introduced during slide preparation and image acquisition, helping improve the reliability of digital pathology workflows.

What we're looking for

• Master student in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Basic knowledge of machine learning and deep learning
• Experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest in scientific research and experimentation
• Experience with Linux/Docker
• Experience with Git (GitHub) and collaborative software development
• Experience with LLM in development
• Fluent spoken and written communication in English

Experience with computer vision, foundation models, representation learning, medical imaging, or large-scale AI training is a plus.

What we offer

At Barco Labs, you will collaborate with experienced researchers and engineers working on next-generation healthcare solutions. You'll gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art AI technologies, large-scale image datasets, and real-world challenges that have a direct impact on pathology diagnostics and healthcare innovation.

We are committed to conducting our business activities with the highest standards of integrity, responsibility and compliance across all aspects of our operations. This includes adherence to applicable laws, regulations and internal policies related to ethical conduct, quality standards, cyber security, sustainability, data protection & confidentiality and safety.

D&I Statement
At Barco, innovation drives everything we do. We believe that diversity fuels creativity, bringing us closer to our colleagues and customers. Inclusion and equity aren't just values—they're core capabilities that propel us toward our shared goals and mission.

Think of images, and you think of Barco. We're a global tech company creating AV solutions that help professionals succeed when it matters most. Our mission? To visualize and connect the world - from better patient outcomes in healthcare to smarter decision-making and collaboration in enterprise and unforgettable experiences in entertainment.

At Barco, your ideas matter. You'll learn, grow, and make an impact in a workplace that values your perspective and supports a healthy work-life balance.

And the best part? You'll team up with 3,500+ visioneers who thrive on curiosity, fuel creativity, and push boundaries together.

Innovation starts with you! Ready to make it happen?