Postdoctoral Fellow – AI, Biomedical Imaging & Statistical Genetics

About the role

This four‑year postdoctoral fellowship focuses on developing and applying artificial intelligence, image analysis, and statistical genetics methods to large‑scale biomedical imaging and multi‑omics datasets. You will work within Amgen deCODE genetics in Reykjavik to build a quantitative atlas of human anatomical diversity and translate findings into therapeutic insights.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct independent research at the intersection of biomedical image analysis, AI, and statistical genetics.
• Design and validate AI/ML methods for automated image segmentation, representation learning, and extraction of quantitative image‑derived phenotypes (IDPs).
• Analyze population‑scale imaging, genomic, multi‑omics, and clinical data to uncover biological mechanisms.
• Perform genetic association and statistical analyses to characterize the genetic architecture of IDPs.
• Develop robust, reproducible computational workflows for large‑scale imaging and genetic analyses.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across AI, human genetics, bioinformatics, clinical science, and therapeutic discovery.
• Present findings at scientific forums and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.

Required profile

• PhD completed before the start date in Engineering, AI, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Mathematics, Biostatistics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Highly motivated quantitative scientist with a strong interest in biomedical imaging, AI, and human genetics.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Biomedical image analysis and segmentation.
• Statistical genetics and genetic association analysis.
• Multi‑omics data integration.
• Development of computational workflows for large‑scale data.

What we offer

• Access to population‑scale imaging and multi‑omics datasets.
• Mentorship within Amgen’s research organization.
• Opportunities for high‑impact publications and conference presentations.
• Four‑year fixed‑term fellowship with career development support.