About us
UCL's Department of Computer Science (CS) is a top-ranked Computer Science Department in the UK. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) evaluation, UCL Computer Science was ranked second in the UK for research power and first in England.
About the role
This post is part of a broader medical image analysis project trying to improve quantification of early lung damage in high risk subjects. The subjects being investigated for early lung damage are smokers and between the ages of 55-80 who qualify for lung imaging using computed tomography. They will undergo repeated lung imaging at yearly intervals to identify and quantify early and mild lung damage and their progression. The computational flow modeling will allow delineation of a functional component to their lung damage, to complement imaging-based measures of disease severity and progression. Given that several thousand subjects have such imaging, we aim to develop efficient scalable methods that allow high-throughput inference at speed.
The post is funded until 31st January 2027 in the first instance by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and will be subject to standard probation and appraisal procedures.
Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Research Assistant Grade 6B (salary £38,357 - £41,005 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.
Salary range at grade 7 for this role is £43,124 - £44,230.
About you
The postholder will develop a machine learning framework aimed at predicting airflow and blood flow, underpinned by a carefully designed series of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to train the models effectively. They will collaborate closely with the experimental team to ensure that these models are validated and accurately reflect real-world conditions. Engagement with the public and patients is also a key aspect of the role, requiring the postholder to initiate, participate in, or lead various outreach activities. Flexibility is essential, as they may need to work outside standard hours to accommodate clinical measurement schedules, typically occurring four to six times per year. Additional responsibilities include contributing to research reports, attending seminars, assisting with tutorials, and supporting affiliated centres and institutes through public engagement and collaborative activities. The postholder is also expected to publish research outputs as aligned with their personal objectives and undertake other tasks, such as teaching, as directed by their line manager.
What we offer
41 Days holiday: 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days (pro rata for part-time staff). Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme (pro rata for part-time staff). Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan. Relocation scheme for certain posts. On-Site nursery. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service. Discounted medical insurance. Visit here to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Gold award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality. #J-18808-Ljbffr