Translational Data Scientist — 6-Month Maternity (Basel)

K-Recruiting GmbH; Switzerland; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

K-Recruiting GmbH is seeking a Data Scientist for Translational Research in Basel, Switzerland. The role focuses on applying statistics, multi-omics integration, and AI/ML methods to translational science and early drug development.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to translate computational findings into actionable biological insights, using responsible data handling and reproducible workflows. Start is November 2026, for a 6‑month maternity cover at 80% capacity.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to apply statistics and data modeling to large-scale biomedical data.
• Hands-on experience integrating genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics.
• Proficiency in R and/or Python, with Linux experience.
• Experience applying AI/ML methods to biomedical datasets.
• Experience handling clinical data with responsible data practices.
• Commitment to reproducible research and robust workflows.
• Ability to translate complex results for interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Apply statistical and computational approaches to model large-scale biomedical datasets to identify biomarkers and generate hypotheses.
• Integrate and analyze multi-omics datasets to investigate disease mechanisms and support translational research.
• Develop and evaluate preclinical computational models to support projects and insights.
• Apply AI/ML methods to R&D data to accelerate discovery.
• Leverage AI tools including LLMs and foundation models to speed up analysis.
• Collaborate with Translational Research and Data Science teams to translate data into biology insights.
• Contribute to cross-functional drug discovery and early development efforts.
• Work with clinical datasets ensuring rigorous data governance and reproducibility.
• Create reproducible workflows and communicate findings via high-quality visuals and reports.
• Publish collaborative research findings with healthcare partners.

Skills

Statistics & modeling

Multi-omics integration

R and/or Python

Linux proficiency

AI/ML methods

Reproducible research

Communication to stakeholders

Education

Degree in Data Science or life sciences

Job description

K-Recruiting GmbH is seeking a Data Scientist for Translational Research in Basel, Switzerland. The role focuses on applying statistics, multi-omics integration, and AI/ML methods to translational science and early drug development.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to translate computational findings into actionable biological insights, using responsible data handling and reproducible workflows. Start is November 2026, for a 6‑month maternity cover at 80% capacity.