Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Modelling for Cardiovascular Digital Twins

Institute for Modern; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Generous pension scheme

30 days’ leave per annum

Season ticket loan

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Campus facilities

Job summary

Queen Mary University of London is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Modelling for Cardiovascular Digital Twins. The role focuses on patient‑specific blood-flow simulations and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), within the Digital Environment Research Institute and the Cardiovascular Devices Hub.

The position is funded until 31 March 2028 and available immediately. A PhD in a relevant field with CFD experience is required or desirable, with a strong

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with strong research output.
• Experience in CFD or numerical simulation and cardiovascular modelling is required or desirable.
• Strong background in research processes, including report writing and publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct computational cardiovascular modelling for patient‑specific digital twins.
• Develop and evaluate computational methods for modelling haemodynamics.
• Collaborate with clinical and engineering teams on TAVR and blood-flow simulations.

Skills

CFD

Numerical simulation

High-performance computing

Education

PhD in Computational Engineering

Tools

CFD software

Numerical methods

Python/MATLAB

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Modelling for Cardiovascular Digital Twins to join a team working on the Precision Health, Cardiovascular Devices and Trials Theme, of the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre Award. Funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Barts Biomedical Research Centre, the role will focus on undertaking research in computational cardiovascular modelling for patient‑specific digital twins, with an initial focus on blood‑flow simulation and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The postholder will develop and evaluate computational methods for modelling patient‑specific aortic and valvular haemodynamics.

The position is funded until March 31st 2028 in the first instance, and available immediately.

About You

You will have a PhD in computational engineering, applied mathematics, bioengineering, mechanical engineering or a related discipline, with strong experience in CFD or numerical simulation. You will have a strong background in research processes, including report writing, and producing high‑quality publications, with experience in cardiovascular modelling, fluid–structure interaction or high‑performance computing being desirable.

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

You will be based in the Digital Environment Research Institute (DERI) and the Cardiovascular Devices Hub (CVDHub). DERI is Queen Mary’s first University Research Institute dedicated to ground‑breaking multi‑disciplinary research in digital and data science, including artificial intelligence (AI). The role is jointly split with the Cardiovascular Devices Hub which brings together clinicians, academics, engineers and industry to develop innovative solutions to unmet clinical needs.

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‑rat​a for part‑time/fixed‑term)
• A season ticket loan scheme
• Access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities
• A range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies
• Flexible working arrangements
• Campus facilities

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.

£38,419 to £51,755 per annum