Master Thesis - Data Science

Application Deadline: May 31, 2023

Application Deadline: May 31, 2023

Job Description

Do you enjoy working with data and developing Machine Learning methods that bring value? Do you want to participate in research that can benefit patients worldwide? Or are you interested in improving algorithms that run on big data sets? Maybe extracting hidden knowledge within a large data set intrigues you?

We are looking for creative and motivated students interested in data science. If that is you, please get in touch with us to find a project that excites you! We have a list of project ideas across research, and you will have a part in formulating the goal and methods for your project. Previous projects can be found here (https://who-umc.org/careers/op...).

Uppsala Monitoring Centre is a dynamic non-profit organization with the mission of improving the safety of medicines throughout the world. By managing and analysing Vigibase, WHO’s global database of reported potential side effects of medicinal products, consisting of more than 35 million reports from patients and health care professionals in more than 150 countries, UMC has a unique role in detecting the adverse effects of medicines, for which it is recognized internationally.

Work with great people

Salvador Alvarado

Regional Manager

"Working at UMC has given me a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in patients’ lives, by contributing to strengthening the role of medicines safety in many countries world-wide."

Pinelopi Lundquist

WHO CC Director

"It’s always been important to me to contribute to the safer use of medicines, and I get to do just that in my job. Most days, I leave the office feeling like I’ve contributed to something important"

Elsa Rådahl

System Developer

"I really enjoy the variation in my work, and learning more about the different aspects of the development process and infrastructure."

Tomas Bergvall

Agile Product Owner

"At UMC, I'm able to use my skill set to create meaningful solutions that make a real difference in the world. I'm proud of what we do and the impact we have."

Elki Sollenbring

Senior Pharmacovigilance Education Specialist

"I love exploring how to deliver training, like self-paced online or instructor-led distance courses. There’s so much we can do at UMC to reach people across the globe!"

Alem Zekarias

Senior Pharmacovigilance Scientist

"Knowing I'm doing something meaningful that can help patients all over the world is my passion and my drive."

Skills & Requirements

Who you are

You are enthusiastic and want to solve meaningful problems
You are analytical, curious, independent, and have an inquisitive mind
You have a good understanding of neural network architectures
You have experience of programming in Python, R, or similar
You have a solid mathematical background
You are amazed by the powers of cloud computing

Benefits for you:

UMC offices are situated centrally in Uppsala, with the possibility to work both from the office or another location
You will be part of a team and be mentored by UMC staff
Work in an international and inclusive environment
Possibility to publish your work in a scientific conference or journal
Compensation on project completion

Great Place to Work

Real-world impact – Working for the greater good
Learning organisation – Skilled and curious staff
Flexible work hours – Allows us to be at our best

About the company

Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC) is a centre for international service and scientific research in the field of pharmacovigilance. We are the WHO Collaborating Centre for International Drug Monitoring, and manage the technical and operational aspects of the WHO Programme for International Drug Monitoring since 1978.

As an independent, non-profit foundation, we support the World Health Organization, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders who share our vision of advancing medicines safety. Through research and development of new scientific methods, we explore the benefits and harms of medicines for patients, and offer products and services used by health authorities and the pharmaceutical industry worldwide.

Joana Coelho | Contact Person

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