Postdoctoral Research Assistant in AI for Digital Health

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant in AI for Digital Health. This role involves developing novel AI models to predict patient outcomes using multimodal medical data. Candidates should have a relevant PhD and strong programming skills, particularly in Python. The position offers a collaborative environment within a multidisciplinary research team. Applications are open until 16 June 2025, and candidates are encouraged to provide a detailed covering letter and CV.

Qualifications

• Strong record of publication in relevant literature.
• Evidence of working well in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature review and data cleaning.
• Develop and implement AI models to predict patient outcomes.

Skills

Machine Learning

Programming

Statistical Methods

Education

PhD in Engineering

PhD in Mathematics

PhD in Statistics

PhD in Computer Science

Tools

Python

Job description

We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant in AI for Digital Health to join Professor Tingting Zhu’s research group at the Department of Engineering Science (Headington, Oxford). The post is funded by NIHR and is fixed-term for 24 months, with a possible extension.

This project is about creating novel AI models to predict patient outcomes following acceptance or refusal of an offer on transplant using multimodal medical data. You will be responsible for literature review, data cleaning, model development and implementation.

You should possess a relevant PhD (or near completion) in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or conjugate subject; strong record of publication in the relevant literature; good knowledge of machine learning algorithms and/or statistical methods; proven competence in programming methods like Python; evidence of working well as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Tingting Zhu (email: [e-mail])

For more information about working at the Department, seewww.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/.

Only online applications received before midday on16 June 2025can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.

£38,674 to £46,913 per annum : Grade 7