Position as Scientific software developer/Data Scientist/Data Engineer

Region Hovedstaden; Hillerød; On-site; DKK 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Region Hovedstaden invites applications for a fully funded 3-year data scientist position at DEPICT, the AI and image analysis center in Rigshospitalet. You will assist AI researchers with image analysis, data processing, and data handling, working within a multidisciplinary team at the Centre of Diagnostic Investigations.

The role requires a Master’s in CS/engineering, hands-on deep learning experience, and strong Linux and programming skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with Deep Learning model development.
• Interest in medical imaging and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with DEPICT's tools, libraries, and applications.
• Assist data handling, anonymization and curation.
• Support segmentation-based tasks and related tools.
• Manage AI training architecture and queuing system, including debugging.

Skills

Data science

Deep learning

Image analysis

Linux

Python

Education

Master's degree in computer science / engineering or related field

Tools

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Linux

Job description

Department of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine, Rigshospitalet.

A fully funded 3-year position as data scientist is available at DEPICT, a center for AI and image analysis at the Departments of Radiology, Pathology and Nuclear Medicine within Centre of Diagnostic Investigations, Rigshospitalet.

The position will focus on assisting AI researchers with image analysis and data processing. Tasks include:

• Getting familiar with the tool, libraries and applications in use at DEPICT
• Supporting data handling, anonymization and curation.
• Supporting segmentation-based tasks and tools.
• Handling of our AI training architecture, queuing system including debugging and error mitigation.

We expect:

• Good programming skills
• Ability to work independently
• OS administration experience (primarily Linux)
• Strong collaboration skills

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should hold a master's degree in computer science, engineering or related field. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively, including a supporting role within a multidisciplinary team is essential. Prior hands-on experience in the development of Deep Learning models is essential. A strong interest in medical imaging is highly valued. Salary will be negotiated according to the collective agrerement for academic personal, here.

What We Offer

We provide an opportunity to be part of an ambitious research group (see depict.dk) within AI and medical imaging with a strong focus on developing methods that can be implemented in the clinical routine. The research environment is multidisciplinary, equipped with top-class facilities, and fosters a collaborative and friendly atmosphere. As time permits there will be options for performing independent AI based research, including publications and presentations.

The position will be in our new facilities at DEPICT (at Rigshospitalet) and referring to both Department of Radiology with Professor Adam Espe Hansen and Department of Nuclear Medicine with Professor Flemming Littrup Andersen.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, or ethnicity.

Terms of Employment

The position is full-time for a period of three years and is available from 1 October 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement within the Capital Region of Denmark.

For further inquiries, please contact Flemming Littrup Andersen [e-mail] Adam Espe Hansen [e-mail] or Claes N. Ladefoged [e-mail]

About Diagnostic centre Rigshospitalet

The Centre of Diagnostic Investigation comprises a collection of highly specialized departments: Diagnostic radiology, clinical biochemistry, pathology, clinical immunology, clinical physiology/nuclear medicine, clinical microbiology, clinical genetics & center of genomic medicine.

The center has a staff of app. 1.550 and an annual turnover of 1.2 billion kroner. The center produces annually 10 mill. laboratory analyses and performs 650.000 image diagnostics based on 1 mill. contacts with patients and donors.

The core tasks are high-level research, strong educational environments, customized diagnostics and patient treatment. 36 professors and other researchers publish annually more than 700 scientific articles in international journals.

Application deadline

1 October 2026

Lokation

Rigshospitalet