Research Associate iHealth Grand Challenge; Imperial College London
Research Associate
iHealth Grand Challenge
Imperial College London – Quantitative Analysis and Decision Science Group
Fixed Term Appointment for up to 36 Months
Salary: £30,520 – £33,080 per annum
The Department of Computing is a leading department of Computer Science among UK Universities. It has consistently been awarded the highest research rating (5*) in Research Assessment Exercises (RAE), coming 2nd in the 2008 RAE, and was rated as “Excellent” in the previous national assessment of teaching quality.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate for the prestigious EPSRC iHealth: Grand Challenges for Healthcare project. The purpose of this project is to provide information systems that enable the evaluation and optimisation of clinical care pathways to provide personalised treatment to individuals in hospital.
Within the project this position will be responsible for application case studies, data analysis and modelling and also in helping in the implementation of the overall system. The position will also work on system level modelling.
To apply for this position, you will need to have a strong computing or engineering background. You should have proven knowledge and track record in one or more of the following areas: Healthcare informatics, Translational Medicine, Bioinformatics, Data Mining & Machine Learning and Stochastic Modelling and Simulations. You will have experience in the implementation of software tools for data mining, bioinformatics, clinical healthcare systems, conducting application case studies for data analysis and integration of the software tools within the wider software system already implemented. Strong programming experience in Java, C++ and other languages is required.
You will have a PhD degree (or equivalent) in an area pertinent to the subject area, i.e., Computing or Engineering with a focus on either bioinformatics applications, healthcare informatics or data analysis.
You must have excellent communication skills. Preference will be given to applicants with a proven research record and publications in the relevant areas. All applicants must be fluent in English.
You will be part of the Discovery Sciences Group, led by Professor Yike Guo based at the South Kensington campus.
The preferred starting date for this post is January 2010 or shortly thereafter.
How to apply:
Our preferred method of application is online via our website at: (please select “job search” then enter the job title or vacancy reference number into “keywords”). Please complete and upload an application form as directed.
Applications must include the following:
- A college application form.
- Please quote job reference number iHEALTH YG 09 (36) on the application form.
- A full CV including University degree & dates, past & present posts & list of publications.
- A 1 page research statement indicating what you see as interesting research issues relating to this post, why your expertise is relevant and what your future research plans are.
Should you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Joanne Day by email to: research.officer@doc.ic.ac.uk
Closing Date: 10 December 2009
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