A Horizon Europe funded Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA)/ Research Associate (RA) position is available at the Department of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine and the Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science (LCCS) at the University of Liverpool. You will join an ambitious EU-wide collaboration (TARGET: Health virtual twins for the personalised management of stroke related to atrial fibrillation, target-horizon.eu ) developing novel AI-powered diagnostic tools to support the managements of patients with stroke. This is a unique opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment at the interface of social science, AI, and clinical translation. You will join Professor Deirdre Lane’s group working on exploring patient, healthcare provider and other stakeholders views, understanding, acceptability and engagement with virtual (digital) twins for healthcare and potential barriers and facilitators of implementation in practice, using qualitative methodology. In addition, using co-production methodology, you will help to co-produce the interfaces of the digital tools used to support clinical decisions and examine their implementation in clinical practice. You will also be given the opportunity to contribute to teaching and engage with career development opportunities. The post is available on a fixed term basis, for 47 months with an expected start date of 3 rd February 2025. For the PDRA position, if you are still awaiting your PHD to be awarded you will be appointed at grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PHD, your salary will be increased to grade 7, spine point 31. Commitment to Diversity The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA community. For full details and to apply online, please visit: recruit.liverpool.ac.uk £33,232 to £45,163 per annum