Research Assistant or Research Fellow

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.

We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant or Research Fellow to work in the thriving laboratory of Professor Serge Mostowy, in collaboration with Oxford University (Matthew Fuchter) and the Francis Crick Institute (James Briscoe). See https://www.ukri.org/news/first-projects-from-ukris-new-interdisciplinary-scheme-announced/

The successful applicant will enable AI-based imaging of zebrafish embryo development in combination with high-content screening, and prepare manuscripts for submission to scientific journals. The work will establish a high-content / high-throughput microscopy assay in zebrafish embryos enabled by machine learning, and would suit an individual with a background in AI-based imaging platforms and computer programming.

The successful applicant will have an MSc or postgraduate degree in a relevant topic, relevant experience in AI-based imaging platforms and computer programming, as well as practical experience in a broad range of techniques that apply to microscopy including image acquisition and image analysis. Further particulars are available in the job description.

The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE and fixed term for 12 months from the start date, with a possibility of an extension of the contract for another 12 months, subject to funding from other projects held by the PI. The one-year post is funded by the UKRI and is available from 01 April 2025.

The salary will be on the Academic Pathway, Research Assistant salary scale, Grade 5 in the range £39,182 - £44,847 per annum or Research Fellow salary scale, Grade 6 in the range £44,847 - £50,808 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at LSHTM.

Applications should be made on-line by clicking the 'Apply' button, above.

Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date.

Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.

Please quote reference ITD-DIB-2025-04.

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable. 

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

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