Lead Research Scientist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026. Elekta scores A on the Alion truth index.
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What You'll DoAtElekta
Lead Research Scientists are responsible for pursuing various innovation and exploration activities individually and in collaboration with others. You will be part of the Physics and Advanced Applications group at Business Line Neuro, a dedicated research and pre-development group. We investigate future technology and product concepts with a particular focus on physics, optimization, machine learning, and prototype development. Even though we are a research group, software development is at the core of what we do, so we expect you to not only be a skilled researcher but also have experience in good software development practices, preferably in Python.
For this position, we anticipate extended touchpoints to early-stage development of machine learning products, so experience of machine learning pipelines is considered an advantage.
This is an opportunity to use your technical skills to save, or improve, the lives of patients with diseases in the brain, including neurological diseases and cancer.
Responsibilities
Lead researchandinnovation activities aligned withElekta’sstrategicobjectives.
Contribute to ML production pipelines and scalable, maintainable software solutions.
Developand evaluatefuture technology conceptsacrossphysics, optimization, mathematical modelling, machinelearningand software development.
Design prototypes and perform scientific analyses,evaluationsand technical investigations.
Provide technicalexpertiseacrossR&D, regulatory,qualityand product development activities.
Promote software development best practices focused on quality,collaborationand maintainability.
Mentor colleagues and shareexpertiseto strengthen technical excellence.
WhatYou'llBring
PhD in Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Physics ora relatedfield, or MSc with significant relevant industry and research experience.
2+ years of relevantpost-PhDresearch or technology development.
Experience developing machine learning solutions and production-grade ML pipelines.
Strong software development skills, preferably in Python,withsound engineering practices.
Expertisein one ormore ofphysics, optimization, mathematicalmodellingor machine learning.
Goodcommunicationskills in English.Swedish is considered an advantage but is notrequired.
Curious,collaborativeand proactive,with a passion for innovation and patient impact.
WhatYou'llGet
30 paid vacation days per year.
4additionalElektadaysoff.
Definedcontributionpensionscheme.
Private Medical Insurance.
Lunch benefit.
Contributiontowellnessactivities.
A collaborative office environment whereyou'llwork alongside talented colleagues in a supportive and engaging workplace.
Application Process
We look forward to receiving your application. Pleasesubmityour CVand Cover Letterin English via the “Apply” button. We review applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.