Researcher

Riga Stradiņš University invites applications for a Researcher position at the Institute of Microbiology and Virology to join the research group of a tenured professor in data science. 

About the Group
We are seeking a highly motivated Researcher in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) to join our research and innovation team. The candidate will contribute to designing, developing, and implementing advanced AI/ML solutions to support ongoing scientific, healthcare, and technological projects across the institute. This role involves working closely with interdisciplinary teams to transform data into actionable insights, novel tools, and impactful research outcomes.

Work Location: Rīga Stradiņš University, Institute of Microbiology and Virology, Rātsupītes street 5, Rīga

Employment Type:  Full-time

Employment contract: Temporary, 1 year with the possibility of extension based on availability and performance

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimise AI/ML models (artificial intelligence/classical machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, NLP, etc.)
• Work with structured and unstructured datasets; perform data preprocessing, analysis, and validation
• Collaborate with clinicians, scientists, engineers, and project teams to integrate AI into research workflows
• Lead or contribute to scientific publications, grant proposals, and conference outputs
• Develop reproducible pipelines, documentation, and maintain code repositories
• Support AI capacity-building activities (training sessions, internal consultations)
• Ensure ethical, secure, and trustworthy AI practices in compliance with institutional and EU regulations

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral or Master’s Degree in AI, Data Science, Computer Science, Biomed-ical Engineering, or related fields
• Experience in machine learning/deep learning projects
• Proven research or practical experience (publications, other academic and professional experience)

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Python and major AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn)
• Experience with data pipelines, statistics, and model evaluation
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and spoken English

Desirable 

• Experience in healthcare, biometrics, imaging, or digital health
• Experience with federated learning, trustworthy AI, privacy-preserving ana-lytics
• Experience with cloud platforms or HPC environments
• Knowledge of regulatory and ethical considerations in AI

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a leading international research environment
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and international partners
• Career development, training, and publication opportunities
• Supportive and innovative working culture

How to apply

Please submit the following documents (combined in one pdf document) to cvrsu[pnkts]lv

• CV
• Motivation letter explaining your past experience, suitability, and motivation
• List of publications/portfolio (if applicable)
• Copies of educational documents
• Contact details of two referees

*We will contact only the candidates shortlisted for the second round of selection no later than one month after the closing date. The personal data submitted will be processed by the data controller - Rīga Stradiņš University, Reg. No 90000013771, Dzirciema iela 16, Riga, LV-1007. The applicant's data will be stored for 4 months after submission. Further information on data processing is available at www.rsu.lv/rigas-stradina-universitates-privatuma-politika