Postdoctoral Fellow, AI/ML for Computational Pathology

Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer, our purpose is to deliver breakthroughs that transform patients' lives. Central to this mission is our Research and Development team, which strives to convert advanced science and cutting-edge technologies into impactful therapies and vaccines. Whether you are engaged in discovery sciences, ensuring drug safety and efficacy, or supporting clinical trials, your role is crucial. You will leverage innovative design and process development capabilities to expedite the delivery of top-tier medicines to patients globally.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:

• Conduct research and development activities to support the discovery and development of new therapies.
• Develop and apply foundational AI models for the analysis and classification of whole slide images.
• Present research work at internal and external meetings and publish in high-impact journals.
• Contribute intellectually to the design and analysis of pathology images.
• Collaborate with Pathologists, Laboratory Scientists and Computational Scientists.
• Represent Pfizer at scientific conferences by presenting research data.
• Build team skills and a culture of scientific excellence and continuous learning.
• Make decisions using technical knowledge under supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (must have)

• A PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related field with 0-2 years of work experience.
• Less than 2 years of post-degree experience.
• Willingness to make a minimum 2-year commitment.
• Successful record of scientific accomplishments evidenced by scientific publications and/or presentations with at least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal or conference proceeding.
• Two letters of recommendation are also required prior to interview stage.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and deploying minimally supervised or unsupervised AI models for classification of pathology whole slide images (H&E images) from nonclinical species.
• Deep expertise in Python programming and version control management.
• Comfortable working in Unix and Windows systems.
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):

• Proficiency in data analysis software and tools
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhanced productivity.
• Experience with vision transformers, foundational models, transfer learning or zero-shot/few-shot learning.
• Experience with software life cycle management

Additional Information

• Relocation support available
• Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
• Last day to apply April 30, 2026

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to sit in front of a computer monitor for extended periods of time.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $64,600.00 to $107,600.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life's moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
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