At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice. Master Thesis / PhD in Machine Learning for Microscopy Imaging (f/m/d) The Machine Learning Research group from Bayer R&D is seeking a passionate and creative student (f/m/d) to join our team in Berlin and support our computer vision activities. The position will focus on feature extraction from microscopy images. YOUR TASKS AND EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES Apply state-of-the-art deep learning methods for image-based cellular phenotyping Support the analysis of public and in-house Cell Painting image sets Write clean and efficient code in Python Collaborate with data scientists and biologists to gain insights from imaging data Work in a highly interdisciplinary and cross-organizational team Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in machine learning and deep learning techniques and their applications for drug discovery WHO YOU ARE Enrolled master or PhD student in computer science, computational biology, machine learning, mathematics, or a related field with a sincere interest for the life sciences Previous experience with machine learning Strong Python programming and software development skills Comfortable working in Unix environments Experience in HPC or cloud computing would be an additional asset Highly creative person with outstanding problem-solving abilities and the drive to undertake challenging tasks Strong interpersonal skills, Very good English, both written and spoken We are a young and international team of scientists passionate about exploring how machine learning can help in different aspects of drug discovery and development. We are looking forward to meeting like-minded people! The position is a fixed-term contract for 6 months. YOUR APPLICATION Local regulations and legal requirements vary per country of hire and will be discussed with considered candidates individually based on their potential of hire. Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination. Bayer is committed to providing barrier-free access and support-facilities for individuals with disabilities - during the application process and beyond. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to request any support / equipment they may need via the contact information below. Location: Germany : Berlin : Berlin Division: Pharmaceuticals Reference Code: 792359