Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Role

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to the “Big Data for Cardio-Oncology” programme funded by the Wellcome Trust.

The research leverages multiple large cohorts to advance our understanding of cardiovascular and multi-organ health in cancer survivors. A series of integrated projects are planned, requiring application of advanced statistical methods and proficiency in handling large biomedical databases.

The post-holder will develop analysis plans, perform data pre-processing and analyses, and contribute to the preparation of presentations and publications. They will work as part of a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary research team and support the training of research fellows and doctoral students.

About You

We seek an outstanding and ambitious postdoctoral researcher with a strong interest in epidemiology or data science. You will hold (or be close to completing) a PhD in a relevant discipline such as medical statistics, epidemiology, biomedical data science, or cardiovascular sciences. Experience analysing large-scale cohort or healthcare datasets, particularly in cardiovascular or cancer research, is desirable – especially UK Biobank and/or CPRD.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The Centre for Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging, based at the William Harvey Research Institute (Charterhouse Square Campus), is closely linked to St Bartholomew’s Hospital—an internationally leading centre for cancer and cardiovascular care.

The Centre delivers internationally competitive research through application of epidemiologic and machine learning methods to large biomedical multiomic databases, including unique expertise in handling large medical imaging databases. There is a strong focus on mentorship and career development.

This post will support the “Big Data for Cardio-Oncology” programme, led by Dr Zahra Raisi-Estabragh.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

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