Research Fellow

Mode: Fixed Term - 2.5 years, Full Time 

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.

Our research is designed to have real-world impact on society and tackle global challenges through our 18 challenge-led, interdisciplinary research centres. We enable high performing research teams and future research leaders to thrive and make an impact locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.

The Role

As Research Fellow within the Centre for Intelligent Healthcare you will play a lead role in the development of impactful research on a project funded by Diabetes UK. The project has the potential to improve healthcare outcomes for people with diabetes by providing an ‘early warning system’, meeting the sustainability development goal of good health and wellbeing.

The aims of the project are:

• Develop an AI driven image-based complication risk prediction model (requiring retinal images only) and assess its predictive value in quantifying individual 5-year risk of developing Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN)
• Map the development of DPN and associated longitudinal risk factors using large-scale primary care electronic health records.

You will apply innovative research methods and extend your portfolio including the publication of research results and outcomes. Building networks for information exchange and future collaboration, sharing information, and identifying potential fund sources will be key to this 2.5 year fixed-term position.

Qualifications Required

• PhD (or equivalent) or professional experience in computer science or biomedical engineering, demonstrating ability to conduct independent research
• 1st/2.1 Degree in computer science or biomedical engineering.

Our Successful Candidate

A highly motivated and experienced Research Fellow with expert knowledge and understanding of AI, including contributing to the innovation and development of the field. With Advanced knowledge of research methods and techniques, you will have the ability to develop research objectives, projects, and proposals for own and joint research.

Research sufficient to produce excellent, high-quality publications in high profile journals and present at national/international events, you will be committed to working collaboratively on research development, delivery and dissemination including interdisciplinary or cross-disciplinary research, public engagement, and knowledge exchange.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards including;

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Application Closing Date: 18^th November 2024

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