Location: | London |
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Salary: | £42,099 to £50,585 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 30th April 2024 |
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Closes: | 13th May 2024 |
Job Ref: | B02-06864 |
About us
A Research Fellow post is available working with Pearse Keane, Professor of Artificial Medical Intelligence, at the Institute of Ophthalmology at UCL.
Professor Keane leads a multi-disciplinary research group of clinicians and scientists, focused on the development and application of AI in healthcare, using ophthalmology as an exemplar for other medical specialities.
About the role
Prof Keane is undertaking ongoing research on the development and application of AI advances in a clinical setting.
The successful applicant will take the lead role on a project that will be exploring the use of foundation models in healthcare; address the limitations of incomplete of small datasets; and ensure that AI-enabled healthcare is robust, reliable, safe and fair.
They will also develop research in the emerging field of ‘oculomics’.
The post is funded from 1 August 2024 until 31 January 2026, in the first instance.
Appointment as a Research Fellow at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD. If this is not the case, an initial appointment will be made as a Research Assistant at Grade 6b with payment at Grade 7 backdated upon award of a PhD to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis (with corrections)
About you
Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant topic, and have a track record in the theory, development and application of machine learning.
What we offer
Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure and bank holidays as well as enhanced parental pay and more. Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
Application Process
Applicants should apply online. To access further details about the position and how to apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button above or go to the UCL job page and search on Reference Number B02-06864.
Please ensure you attach your CV and highest academic qualification. In addition, please ensure you provide a personal statement outlining how you meet the criteria to support your application.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality
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