Postdoctoral AI Researcher — Multi-Modal MRI & Clinical NLP

KINGS COLLEGE LONDON; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research institution is seeking a Research Associate to lead the development of advanced multi-modal MRI foundation models. This full-time role focuses on integrating imaging data with radiology reports to enhance diagnostic workflows in clinical settings. Candidates should have a PhD (or be near completion) and expertise in multi-modal deep learning techniques, particularly in medical domains. The position offers a salary of £45,031 - £52,514 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance, with a contract starting from January 2026.

Qualifications

• PhD qualified in a relevant subject area (or pending results/near completion).
• Experience with multi-modal models in medical domains.
• Knowledge of MRI data formats and image preprocessing tools.
• Excellent programming skills, demonstrated through code or projects.
• Experience handling large medical datasets.
• Understanding of radiology workflows and report structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of multi-modal MRI foundation models.
• Integrate imaging data and radiology reports for clinical applications.
• Use advanced deep learning techniques for model training.
• Improve diagnostic workflows and patient care through innovative solutions.

Skills

Multi-modal deep learning

Python programming

DICOM, NIfTI knowledge

Deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)

GPU training experience

Strong communication skills

Clinical experience

Experience with MLOps tools

Education

PhD in relevant subject area

Tools

MONAI

SimpleITK

Hugging Face

Job description

A prestigious research institution is seeking a Research Associate to lead the development of advanced multi-modal MRI foundation models. This full-time role focuses on integrating imaging data with radiology reports to enhance diagnostic workflows in clinical settings. Candidates should have a PhD (or be near completion) and expertise in multi-modal deep learning techniques, particularly in medical domains. The position offers a salary of £45,031 - £52,514 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance, with a contract starting from January 2026.