Mike Chien-Cheng Shih

Novartis Biomedical Research is hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow in vision foundation models for cellular imaging . This is an onsite position in San Diego, California , focused on developing foundation models for high-content microscopy and cellular imaging to support phenotypic drug discovery . The fellow will work with large-scale microscopy data, including access to internal curated proprietary datasets, and will build a benchmarking strategy to evaluate model performance. The research will apply modern computer vision and machine learning methods to real drug-discovery problems, with an expectation to publish and present results in leading scientific venues. This opportunity is best suited to candidates with a strong background or interest in computer science , biomedical imaging , biomedical engineering , biology , and quantitative evaluation. The post specifically seeks a motivated scientist who is earning a Ph.D. in 2026 and wants to work at the interface of machine learning and biology in a highly collaborative team. Funding and duration: full-time training position, up to three years. No stipend amount is listed in the post. Timeline: start date is October 1, 2026 ; application deadline is July 31, 2026 . How to apply: use the application/details link provided in the post and review the full job description for qualifications before applying.