Research Fellow

About us

UCL’s Department of Computer Science (CS) is a top-ranked Computer Science Department in the UK. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) evaluation, UCL Computer Science was ranked second in the UK for research power and first in England.

About the role

The project will develop a computational framework to identify mixed pathology from non-specific (e.g. computed tomography) and specific (hierarchical phase contrast tomography) biomarker information. The framework will leverage ideas from disease progression modelling, unsupervised/semi-supervised learning, and transfer learning to disentangle the contributions of individual pathologies to non-specific biomarkers.

The post holder will work closely with Dr Joseph Jacob and Dr Alexandra Young and national and international collaborators. International travel for conferences and lab visits is expected in order to share knowledge and facilitate access to datasets relevant to the project. The post holder will also be required to collate, curate and process relevant data sets; experience with data processing and management, and image processing is desirable. In addition to these technical aspects, the post holder will be expected to disseminate research activities via journ al publications and conference presentations and contribute to consortium coordination and team-building activities.

The post is funded until 28th February 2027 in the first instance by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and will be subject to standard probation and appraisal procedures.

Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Research Assistant Grade 6B (salary £38,357 - £41,005 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.

Salary range at grade 7 for this role is £43,124 - £44,230

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Dr Joseph Jacob

About you

The postholder will focus on developing advanced image analysis, modeling, and inference tools to enhance understanding of chronic lung diseases, collaborating with researchers at UCL Respiratory and internationally on new methods across diverse datasets. Key responsibilities include designing research proposals, coordinating outreach and engagement efforts, and ensuring timely reporting to funders. They will also contribute to teaching, mentor junior researchers, and support multidisciplinary projects within the department. In maintaining professional and ethical standards, the postholder will adhere to UCL policies, contribute to quality assurance, and engage actively in departmental activities, including seminars and public events. They are expected to attend and present at conferences, help secure funding, support group organization, and act as a role model for students and junior staff, all while maintaining high standards of research conduct and interpersonal professionalism .

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday: 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days (pro rata for part time staff)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme (pro rata for part time staff)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

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