Post-Doctoral Research Assistant in Data Science (Fixed Term)

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

The Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI) (https://microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk/ori/)  works across the university and with hospitals, industry partners and academia to produce high quality research and educational outputs that have a proven impact for patients, clinicians and society.

ORI is driven by the needs of our patients, clinical colleagues and wider society to produce high quality academic and patient outcomes across the fields of orthopaedic surgery, related diseases, treatments, technologies and devices.

You will be responsible for planning, designing, and conducting research on the use of data science to improve the understanding of clinical outcomes after orthopaedic surgery. You will have a strong background and proven track record in data science, artificial intelligence (AI) including machine learning, and statistics, and ideally experience in the application of data science and AI to medical datasets. You will be expected to manage and coordinate projects looking at clinical outcomes after hip and knee replacement surgery from already established data sets, and you will be working under the close direction of Prof Wainwright and Prof Budka.  You will be expected to produce published outputs.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Planning, designing, and conducting research using recognised data science techniques on orthopaedic data sets.
• Delivering research objectives of proposed work within the timeframes of the project(s) and ensure the achievement of project outcomes.
• Ensuring the maintenance of data and records in accordance with the appropriate protocol(s).
• Writing up research work for publication, to include research outputs and reports.
• Presenting findings at national/international conferences and other dissemination and knowledge exchange activities, including public engagement.

If you want to be part of world-class research, the latest professional thinking, and improving clinical practice, in a supportive environment that aims to stimulate new ideas, learning and thought leadership, please complete the online application form. This is on our website together with a detailed job description and person specification. Alternatively, please telephone 01202 961133 (24 hour answerphone) quoting the appropriate reference.

This position is available on a fixed-term basis for one year.

For further information and discussion, please contact Professor Tom Wainwright (twainwright@bournemouth.ac.uk) or Professor Marcin Budka (mbudka@bournemouth.ac.uk).

BU is an equal opportunities employer which values a diverse workforce. We provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can fulfil their potential. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in inspirational learning, world-class research and the latest thinking.  We provide a powerful fusion of research, education and professional practice, creating a unique academic experience.

Closing Date: Wednesday 22^nd May 2024 (Midnight)

Interview Date: TBC

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