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Research Assistant/Associate

University of Glasgow - College of Science & Engineering - School of Mathematics & Statistics

Location: Glasgow
Salary: Grade 6/7, £33,232 - £36,924 / £40,247 - £45,163 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 6th December 2024
Closes: 3rd January 2025
Job Ref: 161091

This post is full time and has funding until 30th September 2025.

We have an opportunity for a Research Assistant/Associate to contribute/make a leading contribution to several cutting-edge projects involving the development of statistical models for high-dimensional and functional data, some of which may be connected to medical imaging by working with Professor Surajit Ray.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on collaborative projects at the forefront of research and innovation.

About the Projects

You will play a key role in several dynamic initiatives:

  1. Industry Partnerships: Collaborate with industry partners through projects funded by Innovate UK and the EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account to develop advanced statistical methodologies.
  2. Collaborative Research: Contribute to a high-impact project on Positron Emission Tomography (PET) images in partnership with Cancer Research UK, the Beatson Cancer Centre, and the National PET Imaging Platform (NPIP). This project focuses on developing segmentation techniques for Full-Body and Total-Body PET imaging, with applications in cutting-edge cancer research and imaging technologies

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of the research project and will have opportunities to develop new research directions in this area; will contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and presentations; and as appropriate to career stage, will work with and mentor PhD students, and assist with managing the projects.

This is an 8-month position in the School of Mathematics and Statistics with potential of extension of contract pending availability of funds. The position comes with funding for research travel and computer equipment (laptop and tablet).

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Surajit Ray, Surajit.Ray@glasgow.ac.uk

For further information the School of Mathematics & Statistics, please visit: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/mathematicsstatistics

For more information and to apply online: my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=161091

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity.

In line with the commitments in the University of Glasgow’s Gaelic Language Plan, we also welcome and value skills in Gaelic language for anyone working within areas where key Gaelic services are delivered, in particular within the School of Humanities / Sgoil nan Daonnachdan and the College of Arts.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs for more information.

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