Research Fellow

A postdoctoral scientist position in medical image analysis is available in Prof Tom Wilkinson’s COPD research group, Clinical & Experimental Sciences (CES), Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton (UoS). The group is working on developing new early diagnosis techniques for airways diseases, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), with a strong medical imaging component.

This is part of a collaboration with Dr Michael Bennett (senior research scientist in image processing) at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

Prof Wilkinson and Dr Bennett are working on developing ground-breaking methods of early diagnosis of COPD based on machine learning enhanced analysis of x-ray computed tomography (CT) imaging of the lung.

The post will be full-time for 18 months, funded by Asthma + Lung UK, awarded to Dr Michael Bennett.

Candidates must hold or be nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. A strong background in scientific computing (MATLAB and/or Python) and applied mathematics is critical, and a good working knowledge of machine learning would be ideal. The project will involve working with anonymised medical imaging data and algorithm development.  

We offer an opportunity to work on development of bleeding-edge algorithms in an exciting and stimulating work environment with local and international scientific collaborations. The position will be based in CES at Southampton General Hospital, which facilitates direct collaboration with clinicians and health care professionals.

Besides a great research environment, Southampton and its surrounding areas provide a great place to live and work.

Informal enquires are strongly encouraged and can be made to Dr Michael Bennett (michael.bennett@uhs.nhs.uk). Potential interview dates …

The University of Southampton is committed to equality for all: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/diversity/policies/equal_opportunities.page

*Applications will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.  The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon completion of PhD.  Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.

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