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# Machine Learning (ML) Engineer

- **Company:** Company VIB
- **Location:** Leuven, Belgium
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computational Biology, Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Deep Learning, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.eurosciencejobs.com/job_display/294701/Machine_Learning_ML_Engineer_VIB_Leuven_Belgium

## About the Role

* PhD in machine learning, computer science, computational biology, statistics, or a related field;
 * Knowledge of modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow);
 * Experience developing AI applications for scientific or biomedical research, including LLM-based and agentic AI systems, is a plus;
 * Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and communicate effectively with researchers from different backgrounds;
 * A strong interest in applying ML to impactful life science problems;
 * We welcome applications from both early-career and experienced ML engineers.

## Description

* Develop and deploy ML solutions in close collaboration with researchers across VIB centers, applying state-of-the-art methods to cutting-edge biomedical questions;
 * Design, implement, and evaluate ML and foundation-model approaches, including LLM-based solutions, for scientific text mining, multimodal integration of literature and biological data, and knowledge extraction to support discovery;
 * Collaborate with researchers to identify opportunities where generative AI can accelerate scientific progress;
 * Work within the Machine Learning Expertise Unit and with VIB AI Studio to translate pilot projects into practical tools;
 * Promote ethical, transparent, and responsible use of AI in line with best practices and international standards;
 * Leverage VIB Data Core services, including high-performance computing pipelines and large-scale GPU resources, to scale ML development and deployment.


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