Clinical Research Fellow in Cardiac Imaging

Location: Hammersmith Hospital Campus

Contract type: Full time, fixed term for 3 years from 1 September 2025

About the role:

We are seeking to appoint a Clinical Research Fellow in Cardiac Imaging to participate in research using AI to discover gene-disease associations, investigate the causes of human aging, and understand drivers of diversity in heart disease. The work will use data from UK Biobank as well as other bioresources in the UK and internationally. This is an opportunity for clinicians in any relevant specialty to gain experience in cutting edge digital health research.

During the course of the appointment the Clinical Research Fellow may undertake studies leading to a higher research degree (MD/PhD).

What you would be doing:

You will be working in a diverse team of scientists that includes clinicians, geneticists and computer scientists to provide clinical expertise on a diverse range of projects. You will have a hands-on role with analysing data and learning new data science techniques. You will have a key role in providing clinical context for the research team and writing papers for a broad scientific audience. You will also work closely with collaborators contributing data resources and be involved in training new machine learning models.

The role is based within the Computational Cardiac Imaging Group which has developed expertise in multidisciplinary research at the intersection of computer science and human health.  This post is part of a 5-year program supported by the BHF.

What we are looking for:

• You will have a degree in medicine or equivalent and GMC registration
• You will have minimum experience equivalent to FY2 or above
• Knowledge of cardiovascular imaging and data science / statistical skills would be an advantage
• You will be knowledgeable, curious and passionate about research
• You will be able to use your initiative to pursue opportunities to broaden your skills portfolio
• You should provide evidence of being able to work independently and as a part of a team

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to use data science methods to improve human health
• Excellent training in digital health skills in a diverse research team
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for clinical staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

Expected start date is 1st September 2025

Details of our group are here:

https://lms.mrc.ac.uk/research/computational-cardiac-imaging/

If you require any further details about the role, please contact:

Prof Declan O’Regan (declan.oregan@imperial.ac.uk)

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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