Data Science Intern - AI in Veterinary Imaging (Lyon)

Shape the Future of Healthcare with HawkCell; Lyon; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job description

Data Science Intern (September 2026 Start)

About HawkCell

HawkCell is a pioneering company dedicated to advancing animal imaging through cutting‑edge AI and medical imaging technologies. Our mission is to transform patient care by enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. Having secured Series A funding in early 2024, we are expanding rapidly to international markets (NORAM & APAC) to become the leader in animal imaging.

We are a fast‑growing company providing a cutting‑edge portfolio of solutions for veterinary clinics. Our solution is a powerful SaaS platform that delivers protocol optimization and MRI & CT image denoising algorithms designed to enhance diagnostic precision.

Our diverse team, composed of experts from various fields and backgrounds, collaborates to create impactful products. Headquartered in Lyon and with a global market presence, we are on a mission to modernize veterinary imaging, and we're looking for a driven, dynamic Sales & Business Development Hunter to accelerate our market penetration and drive long‑term client success.

Join our passionate HawkStars and make a difference, one image at a time!

Our Values

• AMBITION : We believe in reaching for the moon to reach for the stars, having eyes that twinkle as we approach the goal and showing enthusiasm to inspire and motivate each of our people. We believe that success is a combination of talents. The common goal comes first.
• INNOVATION : For us, innovation means allowing everyone to unleash their creativity at all stages of the organisation. It also means being of a continuous improvement process and not hesitating to question what exists in order to create differentiating value. Dare to create.
• TRUST : For us nothing is built without trust and responsibility. Believing in oneself and believing in others is the virtuous path that leads to a team's success. It is the founding value and the soil that fertilises our innovation, our ambition and our resilience. It allows us to make mistakes, without fear of judgement, and to keep moving towards Excellence, T-O-G-E-T-H-E-R!
• EXCELLENCE: We demand and deliver the highest standards across everything we do, from the precision of our technologies to the quality of our service and from our internal organization to our processes.
• GRIT: We embrace hard work, perseverance and discipline, knowing that true progress is achieved through sustained effort and mastery.

About the role

We’re looking for a curious and driven Data Science Intern to join our team for your end of year internship. You’ll dive into real R&D projects at the intersection of AI and medical imaging, working alongside experienced engineers. This is a unique opportunity to explore cutting‑edge applications of deep learning in healthcare while contributing to impactful projects that may lead to scientific publications.

This role is based in Lyon, France and will require you to provide a Convention de Stage.

What you'll do

• Collaborate on 2–3 mid‑term projects such as diffusion MRI denoising, super‑resolution, or synthetic image generation
• Support the setup and configuration of installation hardware (MacMinis, Tinypilots)
• Contribute to model development, experimentation, and code reviews
• Participate in R&D meetings and discussions, bringing ideas to the table

What we are looking for

• Must Have:
• Strong knowledge of Python, Git, and GitHub
• Solid foundation in deep learning and image processing
• Interest in publishing research and exploring innovative solutions
• Willingness to contribute to IT‑related topics (e.g. hardware, software tools)
• Ability to work in an international and English‑first environment
• Nice to have:
• Experience in a SaaS startup
• Experience in the veterinary industry
• Familiarity with DICOM, medical imaging workflows, or clinical environments
• A mission to revolutionize the animal healthcare industry
• A great and ambitious team to grow with
• An international culture with 10+ nationalities in the team
• An amazing office for you to share with other Hawkstars in Lyon, France

Recruitment Process

• 30-minute Screening Interview with the CPO
• Case Study
• 30-minute technical interview with the CTO / DS Team member
• 15-minute culture interview with the CEO