Leader of the Research Team "Medical Imaging and Robotics"

Location Krakow

Contract type Full-time

Region / State / Province małopolskie

About job:

Sano presents a great opportunity for people who want to make a change in the world by developing life-changing technologies and solutions for healthcare worldwide.

We are looking for an experienced and established:

Leader of the Research Team "Medical Imaging and Robotics"

Are you motivated by the idea of shaping the future of healthcare through advanced technology? Do you thrive in interdisciplinary environments where scientists, engineers, clinicians, and industry partners work side by side on real-world medical challenges? If so, we invite you to join Sano Centre for Computational Medicine as a Research Group Leader in Medical Imaging and Robotics.

Working at Sano

Sano is an international scientific foundation dedicated to translating cutting-edge computational research into tangible healthcare solutions. Based in Kraków and supported by strong European and international partnerships, Sano operates at the intersection of academic excellence, clinical practice, and industrial innovation. Our ambition is to become a reference centre for computational medicine in Central Europe with global impact.

You will join a vibrant, collaborative research environment where curiosity, societal impact, and scientific excellence go hand in hand.

About the Research Group

The Medical Imaging and Robotics group focuses on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of medical imaging, artificial intelligence, surgical technologies, and robotics. The group’s work spans topics such as AI-driven image analysis, algorithm development, surgical simulation, synthetic data generation, and intelligent robotic systems, all closely connected to clinical validation and translational applications. All this is done in cooperation with other Sano research teams.

As a Group Leader, you will have the opportunity to further shape the group’s scientific direction, develop new research lines, and strengthen collaborations with clinicians, industry partners, and international research institutions.

Your role

As a Research Group Leader at Sano, you will play a central role in defining and advancing the group’s scientific vision while fostering a supportive and inclusive research culture. You will combine independent research with leadership, mentorship, and collaboration across Sano’s research teams.

Your activities will typically include:

Driving a coherent research strategy aligned with Sano’s Research Agenda

Initiating, leading, and contributing to innovative research projects, both independently and in collaboration

Building, mentoring, and supporting a diverse research team, including PhD students and postdoctoral researchers

Attracting external research funding through national and international grant applications

Strengthening clinical and industrial collaborations to support data access and translation of research outcomes

Representing the group through publications, conferences, and public dissemination

Rather than focusing on rigid task divisions, we value flexibility and encourage you to shape the role around your strengths and scientific ambitions.

Your profile

We are looking for an experienced and motivated researcher who enjoys working across disciplines and supporting people. You hold a PhD in a relevant field (such as computer science, engineering, applied mathematics, medical physics, biomedical engineering, robotics, or medicine) and have established yourself as a self-contained researcher.

You bring experience in areas related to medical imaging, AI, robotics, or computational medicine in general, along with a strong publication record and an interest in translational research. Experience in supervising researchers, leading projects, and building collaborations is important, as is the ability to communicate effectively in an international environment.

What we offer

Sano offers a unique opportunity to lead an independent research group within a fast-growing, internationally connected institute. You will benefit from:

Scientific independence and freedom within an agreed Research Agenda

Fair salary (approx. €60,000 gross yearly, depending on experience) and attractive benefits including private medical care, sports card, and additional paid holidays

Flexible working hours and a hybrid work model, with offices in a modern research facility in Kraków

Strong institutional support in grant writing, recruitment, legal/IP matters, business development, and software engineering

Access to an extensive network of academic, clinical, and industrial collaborators

Opportunities for co-supervision of MSc and PhD students and adjunct academic appointments

Support for international travel, conferences, and research visits

Relocation support is available if needed.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sano is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse research environment. Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups often apply only when they meet all listed criteria. If this role excites you, your background is relevant to Sano’s mission and you are enthusiastic about leading interdisciplinary research in computational medicine, but you are unsure whether you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Application

If you recognize yourself in this role and would like to contribute to advancing computational medicine, we look forward to receiving your application. Please submit:

a cover letter

a curriculum vitae

contact details of two referees

Applications should be submitted in PDF format.

For questions about the position or Sano, please contact m.golabek@sanoscience.org.