Contract type: Fixed term, 3 years.
Are you looking to develop an independent research career?
Do you want to work on a variety of biomedical and healthcare challenges?
Then join the Centre for Systems Modelling and Quantitative Biomedicine (SMQB) – a strategic research centre that brings together mathematics, computer science and medicine across the University of Birmingham.
Our mission is to co-create solutions to research challenges across biomedicine and health with a range of stakeholders using techniques from machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science and statistical and mathematical modelling.
We work in partnership with industry, academic researchers across disciplines, clinical scientists, as well as people with lived experience of disease and members of the public.
Our key research themes are mathematical and computer modelling; neuroscience and neurology; endocrinology, metabolism and reproduction; and medical sensors and wearables. Currently comprising 4 Professors, 1 Associate Professor, 4 Assistant Professors, alongside several postdoctoral researchers and PhD students. We are also the hub for a £1.3M EPSRC/MRC Network in responsible neurotechnology.
If you have the demonstrated capacity to work independently, think creatively and desire to address big challenges in biomedicine and health then we want to hear from you.
What to expect
As a Centre Fellow, you are critical for the success of our interdisciplinary ethos. You will be supported to transition to an independent research career, with opportunities to develop and grown your own research portfolio. Alongside your own research, you will work on a variety of pump-priming interdisciplinary research projects with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Holding a PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline you will ideally already have postdoctoral experience with skills that complement our existing cohort of Centre Fellows. You will be curiosity driven and seeking to further develop your quantitative skills to tackle some of the most pressing healthcare and societal challenges.
The role comprises two main parts to which you will devote your time equally:
Pursuing your own personal programme of research. You will:
Pump-priming interdisciplinary research projects. You will:
Requirements
What we can offer you
How to apply
Applicants are encouraged to get in touch early for an informal chat about the role. Initial enquiries should be addressed to Dr Rebecca Ward, SMQB Programme Manager at r.j.ward.2@bham.ac.uk
To apply and be considered for a Centre Fellow role you must submit:
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an assessment and interview in person at the University of Birmingham.
Interviews will take place in person on Wednesday 3rd July 2024.
Location: | Birmingham |
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Salary: | £45,585 to £54,395 with potential progression once in post to £61,198, Grade 8 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 3rd May 2024 |
Closes: | 9th June 2024 |
Job Ref: | 100090 |
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