Research Associate in Cardiac Image Analysis

Location: Hammersmith and South Kensington Campuses

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

About the role::

We are looking to appoint a Research Associate in Cardiac Image Analysis to develop three-dimensional models of the heart from MRI datasets. The interaction between genes and environment is critical for how the heart develops and adapts. This multidisciplinary collaboration will integrate imaging and genetic data to better understand transitions from health to disease.

What you would be doing:

You will lead on developing innovative approaches for creating 3D+time digital models of the heart from medical imaging and use point cloud data for classification, association and prediction tasks in cardiovascular health. You will work closely with a diverse group of clinicians, geneticists and computer scientists.

What we are looking for:

• A PhD in computer science or a closely related discipline
• Experience of cardiac/medical image segmentation, shape modelling and motion analysis
• Strong interest in understanding the drivers of cardiovascular disease
• Interest in innovative methods for data analysis of time-resolved 3D data and linking to genetic variation

What we can offer you:

• This role offers excellent training in computer vision and machine learning applied to human health
• You will work at a world-leading Institution and be part of a diverse team interacting with leading experts
• You will have an opportunity to make discoveries about human health that have an impact on patients
• An opportunity to develop your own research interests within a research group focussed on cardiovascular health
• Grow your career: gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
• 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 to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a full time fixed term contract for 3 years.

Expected start date is 1^st 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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