Lead Research Scientist

Elekta; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 vacation days

4 Elekta days off

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Lunch benefit

Wellness contributions

Collaborative office environment

Job summary

Elekta in Stockholm is seeking a Lead Research Scientist to pursue innovation in physics, optimization, and machine learning within the Neuro business line. You will work in a dedicated research and pre-development group, developing future technology and prototype systems in collaboration with others.

The role emphasizes strong Python software development, production ML pipelines, and mentoring. You will engage with early-stage ML product development with a focus on improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• PhD in ML, Applied Mathematics, Physics or MSc with significant industry/research experience.
• 2+ years of post-PhD research or technology development.
• Experience developing ML solutions and production-grade ML pipelines.
• Strong Python software development skills with sound engineering practices.
• Good communication in English; Swedish beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and innovation activities aligned with Elekta's strategic objectives.
• Contribute to ML production pipelines and scalable, maintainable software solutions.
• Develop and evaluate future technology concepts across physics, optimization, mathematical modelling, machine learning and software development.
• Design prototypes and perform scientific analyses, evaluations and technical investigations.
• Provide technical expertise across R&D, regulatory, quality and product development activities.
• Promote software development best practices focused on quality, collaboration and maintainability.
• Mentor colleagues and share expertise to strengthen technical excellence.

Skills

Machine Learning

Python

Mathematical Modelling

Optimization

Physics

Software Engineering

Education

PhD in Machine Learning

MSc in related field

Job description

What You'll Do At Elekta

Lead Research Scientistsareresponsible forpursuing variousinnovation and exploration activitiesindividually andin collaboration with others. You will be part ofthe Physics and Advanced Applications group atBusiness Line Neuro,adedicatedresearch and pre-development group. Weinvestigatefuture technology and product concepts with a particular focus on physics, optimization, machinelearning,and prototype development.Even though we are a research group, software development isat thecore of what we do, so we expect you to not only be a skilled researcher but also have experience in good software development practices, preferably in Python.

What You'll Do At Elekta

Lead Research Scientistsareresponsible forpursuing variousinnovation and exploration activitiesindividually andin collaboration with others. You will be part ofthe Physics and Advanced Applications group atBusiness Line Neuro,adedicatedresearch and pre-development group. Weinvestigatefuture technology and product concepts with a particular focus on physics, optimization, machinelearning,and prototype development.Even though we are a research group, software development isat thecore of what we do, so we expect you to not only be a skilled researcher but also have experience in good software development practices, preferably in Python. For thisposition, weanticipateextended touchpoints toearly-stagedevelopment ofmachine learning products, so experience of machine learning pipelines is considered an advantage. This is an opportunity to use your technical skills to save, orimprove,the lives of patients with diseases in the brain, includingneurological diseases and cancer.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and innovation activities aligned with Elekta's strategic objectives.
• Contribute to ML production pipelines and scalable, maintainable software solutions.
• Develop and evaluate future technology concepts across physics, optimization, mathematical modelling, machine learning and software development.
• Design prototypes and perform scientific analyses, evaluations and technical investigations.
• Provide technical expertise across R&D, regulatory, quality and product development activities.
• Promote software development best practices focused on quality, collaboration and maintainability.
• Mentor colleagues and share expertise to strengthen technical excellence.

What You'll Bring

• PhD in Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Physics or a related field, or MSc with significant relevant industry and research experience.
• 2+ years of relevant post-PhD research or technology development.
• Experience developing machine learning solutions and production-grade ML pipelines.
• Strong software development skills, preferably in Python, with sound engineering practices.
• Expertise in one or more of physics, optimization, mathematical modelling or machine learning.
• Good communication skills in English. Swedish is considered an advantage but is not required.
• Curious, collaborative and proactive, with a passion for innovation and patient impact.

What You'll Get

• 30 paid vacation days per year.
• 4 additional Elekta days off.
• Defined contribution pension scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Lunch benefit.
• Contribution to wellness activities.
• A collaborative office environment where you'll work alongside talented colleagues in a supportive and engaging workplace.