Research Assistant/Associate

This post is full time and has funding until 30^th 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

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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.

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