The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is a Cambodian non-for-profit research institution established in 1953, IPC is today a scientific research establishment declared of public utility placed under the high patronage of the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia and under the responsibility of the Institute Pasteur on the scientific and technical levels. The IPC is a member of the Pasteur Network, which brings together 33 institutes present on five continents. It shares the Pasteurian values and the ethical charter to which the Pasteur Institutes are bound. The IPC has more than 300 employees, including about 30 expatriates of 11 nationalities and includes 6 research units. It carries out research activities in health biology, public health and service activities (Medical Biology Laboratory, vaccinations and water and food analyses) and training.
The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is seeking a motivated and qualified Artificial Intelligence Engineer in the Unit for Bioinformatics and AI Applications.
Why Join IPC? |
The Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and empowering workplace. We promote transparency, non-discrimination, and professional development for all staff.
By joining IPC, you will:
- Work in an internationally collaborative and respectful environment
- Contribute meaningfully to public health and high-impact scientific research
- Access continuous learning opportunities tailored to your career path
- Be part of a team that actively supports gender equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Join an institution recognized for its integrity, innovation, and global scientific partnerships
Position Overview |
As Artificial Intelligence Engineer you will develop Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning tools and methods, which will be applied to the analysis of biological sequences, and quantitative and qualitative research on infection diseases. You will be part of the Unit for Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence Application (BAIA), a small and dynamic team founded about 1 year ago, with the mission of becoming a national and international reference center dedicated to Bioinformatics and to the applications of AI to scientific research.
Recruitment conditions: |
- Language: English (very good knowledge)
- Position: Full-time
- Contract: The initial contract is offered for 1 year (renewable)
- Start Date: Available to start as soon as possible
- Remote Work: Possibility to work remotely, subject to job role and management approval
- Benefits:
- Private health insurance including family coverage and life insurance
- NSSF (Health Care, Occupational Risk, Retirement)
- Khmer New Year, Pchum Ben and End-of-Year Bonus
- Annual leave plus an additional day every three years
- Multicultural environment with staff from different nationalities
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement
Main responsibilities: |
- Scientific software engineering
- Implementation of software solutions based on existing AI models
- Application of machine learning algorithms to bioinformatics
- Design and training of AI models for bioinformatics
- Development of open source tools and pipelines dedicated to Bioinformatics and other fields of scientific research
- Support role
- Collaboration to the continuous support provided by the BAIA unit to the other units of IPC (Bioinformatics, usage of Linux and High Performance Computing systems, AI)
- Aid in teaching and capacity building, such as participation as tutor and co-teacher in internal courses regularly organized by BAIA, as well as tutorials offered in other institutions (in Cambodia and abroad)
Candidate Profile: |
- Qualifications & Experience
- Education:sc. in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science or a related field (recent graduates are welcome to apply)
- Skills & Competencies
- Technical Skills:
- Good overview of the current field of Artificial Intelligence
- Operative knowledge of currently available LLMs systems
- Knowledge of fundamental Machine Learning algorithms and fundamentals of LLMs functioning
- Previous experience in developing AI systems
- Knowledge of good practices of software engineering
- Good knowledge of Python
- Ability to work and significant previous experience with Linux command line
- Personal Attributes
- Willingness to learn and expand knowledge in biology and bioinformatics
- Attention to detail and organization necessary to work in a scientific research setting
- Commitment to IPC’s mission in advancing science and public health in Cambodia.
- Problem-solving mindset and capability of interpreting complex project requirements.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work and learn independently
- Adaptability and flexibility in working within a dynamic, multicultural, and interdisciplinary environment
- Capability of team play and willingness of effective knowledge sharing in the unit
The complete application includes a cover letter – with salary expectations, copies of diplomas if any, work certificates, curriculum vitae with a recent photo, Identity Card photocopy – all certified documents to the originals – are to be sent to the Human Resources department of Institut Pasteur du Cambodge #5, Monivong Blvd, Phnom Penh or by email to: recrutement@pasteur-kh.org phone number: 092 777 665.
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