Description

Research Assistant or Research Associate in Mathematical Immunology

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Job number

MED05287

Faculties

Faculty of Medicine

Departments

Department of Infectious Disease

Salary or Salary range

£43,003 - £56,345 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - On site only

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

14 Jul 2025

About the role

The successful candidate will use modern analysis techniques (including AI/ML) to identify donor features associated with good clinical outcome of transplantation.

You will join a team of mathematical immunologists led by Becca Asquith at Imperial College London.

What you would be doing

Acute myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia are common, aggressive leukemias. Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation is a potential cure. However, long-term success is limited, and better strategies are desperately needed.

In this project we will analyse a unique donor-recipient data set. We will develop new analysis techniques, such as immunology-inspired ML, and use them, together with a novel hypothesis of donor immune kinetics, to improve donor selection for transplantation.

• Significantly improve a life-saving procedure.
• Develop novel mechanism-informed methodologies to apply ML to human health.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will have a:

• Strong background in a relevant discipline (mathematics/ physics/ computer science/ bioinformatics).
• Enthusiasm for immunology and mathematical modelling
• Creative approach to problem-solving
• Open-minded and cooperative attitude
• Good working knowledge of coding
• Research Assistant: Hold a first degree in Mathematics/Computer Science/ Bioinformatics/ Physics or a closely related discipline
• Research Associate: Hold a PhD in Mathematics/Computer Science/ Bioinformatics/ Physics or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience.
• *Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant.*

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• 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 and a fixed-term role based at the South Kensington Campus.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Becca Asquith b.asquith@imperial.ac.uk