Deep Learning Researcher

ABOUT PERCEPTRA

Perceptra is the leading deep health tech startup in Thailand. Our aim is to develop the artificial intelligence platform for the healthcare industry. Currently our first product Inspectra CXR is the best AI software for chest x-ray analysis in the SEA market, with 8 deep learning services deployed on the cloud supporting Radiologists’ workflow through website interface and API services connected directly to hospital’s IT systems. Today, our platform is actively used by 30+ hospitals nationwide.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Perceptra is a leader in computer vision and deep learning for the healthcare industry. Our research team is in charge of creating cutting edge algorithms which detect and diagnose a wide variety of medical conditions from medical images. As a deep learning researcher, you will work alongside some of the best minds in the field and implement the latest deep learning and computer vision algorithms, in a multidisciplinary and dynamic environment.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Research, design and develop deep learning and computer vision algorithms to detect a wide variety of medical conditions from image and textual data.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of medical doctors, engineers, and designers to deliver an end-to-end product: from the idea phase, through collecting and assessing the data, exploring algorithmic approaches, developing, testing, validating and integrating the algorithm in the production environment.
• Read and implement algorithms publications in the field of deep learning and computer vision, as well as publish your own work, and contribute to the community via conferences/meetups etc.
• Perform analytic tasks. For example, analyzing models' usability from the user experience standpoint, performing statistical tests to convey models' usefulness to medical professionals
• Participate in long term research efforts, and build excellence in the field of deep learning for imaging data. Keep yourself up to date with the latest practice.
• Contribute to the team’s methodologies, best practices and toolset, share your work and give/receive feedback from peers in the team.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Passion to create excellent, well-researched algorithms, with a focus on getting your ideas to be deployed in products for thousands of doctors.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Mind for efficiency and process improvements. Keep the lookout for efficient means to shorten execution time.
• Strong organization skills, delivering work with proper documentations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Team player, positive and driven, fast learner

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Python data science and deep learning tools, such as Pytorch and Tensorflow.Solid understanding of convolutional neural networks. Ability to explain basic principles and decipher new research papers in the field.
• Solid understanding of statistical and strong data analysis skills.
• Broad knowledge of software engineering concepts needed to solve day-to-day challenges in deep learning implementation such as data management, software tools, and software development practice.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of hands-on development of complex machine learning projects using python-based frameworks and tools.
• 1+ year of hands-on experience with deep learning using common open source frameworks and tools (Keras, TensorFlow, etc.)
• MSC. or Ph.D. in computer science or related fields, especially with focus on computer vision.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Monthly salary depending on experiences + performance-based bonus.
• Employee stock options (case-by-case basis).
• Life & health insurance package.
• Perks : computer budget, annual company retreat.
• Office close to BTS Thonburi.
• Work from home 1-3 days per week.