About the Role

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research associate to lead on a Barts Charity funded project. The research involves application of machine learning methods to heart and brain image-derived phenotypes of organ structure and function to develop models of biological aging in UK Biobank participants. The role of environmental exposures in driving accelerated aging and poorer health will be examined, with a focus on obesity and environmental pollutants.

About You

The candidate should hold a PhD in a computational subject and have experience with application of statistical and machine learning methods to large datasets. Appointments will be made at grade 5 and offers will be made based on level of experience in relation to the duties and expectations of the role and person specification.

About the Department

The Centre for Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging of the William Harvey Research Institute is a clinical-academic Centre closely linked to the Department of Imaging at Barts Heart Centre and Barts Health NHS Trust. A key focus for the Centre is application of epidemiological and machine learning approaches to large-scale studies and integration of imaging data into population research. The team has an established track record for leading internationally competitive research with numerous large-scale resources, including the UK Biobank, Study of Health in Pomerania (SHIP), and the Barts BioResource (

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, campus facilities and flexible working arrangements.

The post is based at St Martin’s Le Grand, adjacent to the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is a full time (35 hours per week), fixed-term appointment for 12 months with an expected start date of 1st September 2024. The starting salary will be up to Grade 5, in the range of £42,405 to £49,785 to per annum, inclusive of London Allowance. 

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.