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Senior Scientist | Mathematical & Physics Signals Modeling | Experimental Interface | Deep Tech | Healthtech Startup

iLoF - Intelligent Lab on Fiber
Portugalfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Sept 2025

About the role

Company Description

Hello! ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿฝ

We're looking for an exceptional Senior Scientist with expertise in theoretical and computational modeling to join our research team on our journey to revolutionize personalized medicine ๐Ÿ“ˆ. If you're a physicist, mathematician, or physical chemist who loves bridging the gap between theory and experiment, we want to hear from you!

iLoF in a nutshell ๐Ÿ’ก

As personalized medicine becomes the norm, scientists, patients, and healthcare systems worldwide face massive barriers in providing the right treatment to the right patient.ย 

Recognized by CB Insights and Financial Times as one of the most promising Digital Health companies in the world, iLoF is building an AI-powered breakthrough platform capable of transforming precision medicine.ย 

Our goal is to become the platform that democratizes access to personalized medicine for millions of people living with complex diseases around the globe.ย 

Thanks to our proprietary optical fingerprint library of disease biomarkers and biological profiles we can offer personalized patient screening and stratification in a faster and more affordable way, saving up to 40% of the cost and 70% of the time while enabling a more human patient experience.ย 

Supported by leading institutions like Microsoft Ventures, Mayfield, or the Oxford University, iLoF is currently focusing on a validated platform technology in one of the biggest epidemics of our times: Alzheimer's, while maintaining ongoing verticals on Digestive Cancer, Stroke, and Infectious diseases.

Our Team๐Ÿง‘๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป

We are a mix of scientists, entrepreneurs, and inventors based in Oxford and Porto, with a passion for healthcare!ย 

Recognized by CB Insights as one of the most promising Digital Health companies in the world and by the Financial Times as a Transformational Business in Healthcare, iLoF has been regularly featured in leading outlets like Tech Crunch, Wired, and Sifted and listed as a rising star in AI-Driven Drug Discovery, Health Screening & Data Analytics.

Stuff you wanna know :ย 

What we valueย 

  • A Be Kind attitude is the main guideline within iLoF

  • A hand in the hammer and another free to support your co-workers as a true team player

  • An Honest and Egoless attitude towards discussions and critics working in good faith

  • The braveness to speak your heart in any situation

  • Through words or actions be always sure to make a difference at any moment!

  • Understanding that everyone has an identity outside of work and must be respected (work-life balance)

  • Be proud to drive your responsibilities to success and help others do the same, embracing ownership!

Perks ๐Ÿ˜‰

  • A bright future at a promising high-tech startup company ๐Ÿš€

  • Annual performance bonus

  • Stock Options ๐Ÿ’ฐ

  • A flexible environment and work-life balance: adaptable working hours, strong remote work culture ๐Ÿก

  • A stimulating atmosphere with room for creativity - fast-paced, fun, and energetic startup with a friendly culture ๐ŸŽ‰

  • Weekly happy hours with amazing food and drinks

  • Company offsites โ›ฑ๏ธ

  • Free coffee and snacks โ˜•

  • Private healthcare insurance ๐Ÿ’Š

  • The opportunity to work with a worldย 

  • class, talented team: and potentially change healthcare as we know it for millions of patients living with complex diseases around the globeย  ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿผโ€โ™‚๏ธ

We share a passion for being part of a mission that matters, and we are always looking for curious and collaborative people who share our values and want to be part of our journey.ย ย 

If that sounds like a fit for you, click the apply button and join us.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Scientist with expertise in theoretical and computational modeling to join our research team. In this role, you will develop mathematical frameworks, computational simulations, and analytical methods to describe complex physical systems, working closely with experimentalists and interdisciplinary scientists to validate and refine your models. Your insights will directly influence experimental design, data interpretation, and technology development, ensuring a tight loop between theory and practice.

If you are a scientist who enjoys bridging the gap between theory and experiment, with a passion for developing models that have real-world impact, this is the perfect opportunity to push the boundaries of physical science while working in a collaborative and fast-paced

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