Head of Research - Computer Vision

Summary

Join Sword Health's Algorithms team as the Head of CV Research and lead Computer Vision research, shaping the future of AI-powered pain relief. You will conduct hands-on research, collaborate with stakeholders, publish findings, build academic partnerships, and secure research funding. This is a ground-floor opportunity to establish Computer Vision research at a rapidly growing, innovative company. The role requires a PhD in a related field, 5+ years leading research teams, and a strong publication record. Sword Health offers a stimulating environment, career development, competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and various benefits including health insurance, remote work options, and unlimited vacation.

Requirements

• A PhD in Computer Vision, Machine Learning or a related field
• 5+ years leading research teams and projects, particularly in Computer Vision
• Deep technical expertise coupled with versatility to work cross functionally
• Significant research experience, including post-doctoral work, publications in high-impact journals and presentations in conferences
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to align teams across the organization, making ambitious projects a reality
• Experience building partnerships and securing research funding
• Solid organizational skills as testified by awarded grants, events organization and/or partnerships/consortium management or engagement

Responsibilities

• Lead Computer Vision Research at Sword, scoping initiatives and projects and defining priorities and goals alongside leadership
• Conduct hands-on research, especially in the early stages of this team
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Technical stakeholders to ensure Research is aligned with company goals and priorities and that breakthroughs and findings can be adequately translated into concrete product impact
• Publish high-quality scientific papers in top-tier journals and present findings at international conferences
• Build and nurture relationships with academic institutions and other industry partners
• Identify and secure funding opportunities, such as public research grants

Preferred Qualifications

• A passion for bridging the gap between academic research and practical application in industry
• Existing relationships with key academic institutions, researchers, and conferences in the computer vision domain
• Genuine enthusiasm for mentoring and developing talent in an innovative, fast-paced environment
• Interest in exploring interdisciplinary research opportunities that expand the boundaries of computer vision
• Resilience to push through obstacles and adapt to evolving projects

Benefits

• A stimulating, fast-paced environment with lots of room for creativity
• A bright future at a promising high-tech startup company
• Career development and growth, with a competitive salary
• The opportunity to work with a talented team and to add real value to an innovative solution with the potential to change the future of healthcare
• A flexible environment where you can control your hours (remotely) with unlimited vacation
• Access to our health and well-being program (digital therapist sessions)
• Remote or Hybrid work policy: We have offices in Porto and Lisbon, so if you want to have face-to-face contact you can always work from there
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Meal allowance
• Equity shares
• Remote work allowance
• Flexible working hours
• Work from home
• Discretionary vacation
• Snacks and beverages
• English class