Are you an exceptional Imaging Scientist looking to join an expanding digital pathology team?

Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast-growing AI imaging company? 

About the role 

You will apply methods and algorithms for processing digital histopathology images and research new methods to advance Perspectum’s product offering in digital pathology. You will participate in collaborative research projects, develop and validate prototypes and support the translation of these prototypes into products in collaboration with a wide variety of teams.  

You will apply your digital pathology expertise to analyse large datasets and support the delivery of technical information to pharmaceutical partners, contributing to the development of new services across Perspectum’s portfolio of interests. Your day-to-day duties will include: 

• Developing and maintaining Perspectum’s proprietary digital histopathology pipelines. 
• Researching state-of-the-art methods, algorithms and machine learning models for digital histopathology image analysis. 
• Delivering digital pathology solutions to Perspectum’s clients and partners. 
• Contributing to scientific manuscripts, patents and grant applications. 
• Providing guidance and support on research software development to the Imaging Science team. 
• Showcasing the work of the digital pathology team through internal presentations and external conferences. 
• Collaborating with product management and software engineering teams on product development. 

About you  

To be successful in this role you will be a highly motivated team member with an ability to take on and complete project work. Your skills and experience will include: 

• Demonstrable experience in processing digital pathology images. 
• Strong coding skills in Python or other relevant programming languages. 
• Experience of building digital pathology ML models and other algorithms. 
• Good verbal and written communication, particularly in being able to communicate with pathologists and collaborate internally. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Self-motivated with ability to complete projects. 
• Good organisation skills. 
• Evidence of an interest in biomedical research. 
• Understanding of the importance of algorithmic validation. 

Although not essential, ideally you will have: 

• A recent, or soon to be awarded, PhD in digital pathology or a related field. 
• Experience with version control tools, e.g., Git. 
• Extensive knowledge of imaging science, and familiarity with related fields 
• Experience in machine learning/data science. 
• Evidence of research achievement. 
• Experience of algorithmic testing and validation. 
• A track record of working on collaborative projects in which imaging has been a major component. 

This role will be based full time in our Oxford HQ offices where flexible working is available. 

About Us  

At Perspectum, we offer our employees a flexible, fast-paced and fun environment. We are driven by hiring the best talent, who share our values of excellence, accountability, integrity, openness and passion.  

We value our employees and are constantly striving to ensure we provide a working environment that offers something for everyone, whether that be flexible working, training opportunities or health and wellbeing initiatives. Benefits include: 

• 33days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), increasing with service   
• Discretionary bonus scheme  
• Salary Sacrifice electric vehicle scheme 
• Private healthcare including medical referrals, discounts, access to counselling and nutritional support, and cashback on healthcare bills  
• Life assurance  
• Pension contribution rising to 6% after 2years service  
• Hybrid working – we like our employees to be in the office ideally 3 days per week. 
• Office Facilities include free on-site parking, refreshments, onsite showers and changing facilities, bike locks and Electric Vehicle charging points.  

At Perspectum, we are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prioritise hiring based on merit, skills, and qualifications, valuing individuals for their unique contributions while ensuring a culture that respects and celebrates differences. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application process, please do let us know.