Cambridge and Sheffield, contributing to new AI models and translational research across NHS and academic sites.
What you would be doing:
Support and develop data pipelines for My Heart Counts smartphone app data and integrate with clinical, biological (omics), and environmental datasets; manage cloud resources (Google Cloud) and ensure data integrity and reliability; assist researchers across institutions with data queries and troubleshooting; perform descriptive and quantitative data analyses and maintain accurate records; support preparation of reports for sponsors and contribute to publications; present work at internal meetings, conferences and workshops; provide guidance to staff and students and contribute to grant bids.
What we are looking for:
- PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science or closely related field (statistics, physics, biomedical engineering).
*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant within the salary range £45,399 - £48,876 per annum
- Experience with the Google Cloud Platform (Firebase, Big Query)
- Practical experience with Python and SQL.
- Knowledge of wearable, molecular and health data.
- Knowledge of research methods and statistical procedures.
- Experience communicating with multidisciplinary researchers.
- Practical experience with large-scale real-world time-series data.
- Experience with clinical or biological datasets.
- Ability to organise work independently and take initiative.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced computing skills including cloud services.
What we can offer you:
This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, interdisciplinary research programme at the interface of AI, medicine, and molecular biology. As part of this position, you will benefit from:
- Work within Imperial’s NHLI, a world-leading centre in cardiopulmonary research.
- Collaborate with major academic partners and industry (e.g., Google, Apple, NHS, HDRUK/BHF Data Science Centre).
- Engage in cutting-edge AI and data-driven translational research.
- Professional development, conference participation and interdisciplinary training.
- A supportive environment that values excellence, integrity, innovation, respect and collaboration.
Further Information
This is a part-time (2 h/w) and a fixed-term (2 years) in the first instance, with the possibility of extension based on project progress and funding availability.
If you require any further details on the role, please contact: Allan Lawrie [a.lawrie@imperial.ac.uk]
About Imperial
Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.
Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.
As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.
This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.
£50,733 to £59,484 per annum
