Principal Data Scientist

• Model Development & Validation

• Design, implement, and validate machine learning and statistical models for cardiovascular risk prediction, disease progression, and personalized monitoring.
• Apply state-of-the-art methods for time-series analysis, survival analysis, and multi-modal data fusion.

• Clinical & Translational Research

• Work with clinical partners to design studies, analyze outcomes, and identify novel biomarkers.
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and regulatory submissions.

• Data Infrastructure & Strategy

• Shape the data architecture and pipelines for large-scale wearable and clinical datasets.
• Ensure reproducibility, robustness, and compliance with MDR/GDPR standards.

• Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor junior data scientists and interns.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and clinical teams to integrate data-driven insights into product development.
• Lead external collaborations with hospitals, RTOs, and research consortia +, * Opportunity to evolve into the Chief Data Scientist role, leading AIKON's data science vision and strategy.

• Build and manage a team of data scientists and AI researchers.
• Shape the direction of AI-driven cardiovascular monitoring in Europe and beyond.
• Be part of the leadership team, contributing to strategic decisions, partnerships, and future product development.

• PhD (or equivalent experience) in Medical Informatics, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong expertise in machine learning, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis (Python, R).
• Experience with biomedical data (ECG, PPG, BioZ, imaging, omics, or similar).
• Solid publication record in peer-reviewed journals or conferences.
• Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus).

• A chance to make real impact in healthcare with cutting-edge wearable technology.
• Collaborative and mission-driven startup culture at the High Tech Campus, Eindhoven.
• Growth path to a leadership role with significant responsibility.
• Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

AIKON Health is a fast-growing HealthTech spin-off from TNO, developing a next-generation wearable platform for long-term cardiovascular monitoring. Our mission is to transform the way heart failure and cardiovascular diseases are detected, monitored, and managed. By combining advanced biosensing technologies with AI-driven analytics, we aim to empower clinicians with actionable insights, improve patient outcomes, and reduce the burden on healthcare systems. At AIKON, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary and international team of engineers, scientists, and clinicians working at the intersection of medical devices, AI, and patient care.