Research Associate (Honorary Resident Doctor) (Fixed Term) - Cardiovascular Imaging

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge, Department of Medicine, invites applications for a Clinical Research Associate to join a cross-disciplinary project led by Professor Martin Bennett. The role develops AI-based tools to analyse intracoronary images and support clinical decisions in coronary artery disease.

You will work within a growing team of clinical and non-clinical scientists on image co-registration, segmentation and post-processing, with opportunities to pursue further study.

Qualifications

• Experience in invasive coronary image processing is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate technical material clearly.

Responsibilities

• Define individual project work streams with the PI and manage research activities.
• Communicate technical concepts to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in proposals and applications to external bodies as needed.

Skills

Invasive coronary image processing

Image analysis software

Job description

Start date: 1st April 2027.A clinical research associate position is available working on a collaborative project to develop diagnostic and prognostic tools for coronary artery disease, as part of a multi-disciplinary team led by Professor Martin Bennett at the Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge, where the position will be based.Cardiovascular disease is the largest cause of death worldwide, and new diagnostics and treatments are needed, particularly in those at highest risk. In collaboration with the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Centre for Mathematics Sciences, Cambridge, we have developed an AI-based machine learning algorithm to analyse intracoronary images and identify high-risk patients and assess the efficacy of drugs to prevent or treat disease. The clinical research associate will work within a growing team of clinical and non-clinical scientists to further develop this and other tools for clinical use, focusing on image co-registration, segmentation, and post-processing to generate outputs suitable for clinical decision making. We are particularly looking for candidates with experience in invasive coronary image processing for real-world problems, and experience with relevant image analysis software would be very advantageous.Further information on the project from Professor Martin Bennett (mrb24@ cam.ac.uk).Duties include collaborative research objectives and defining individual project work streams. Working with the PI, the role holder will be expected to plan and manage their own research and administration, with guidance if required, and to assist in the preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies. You must be able to communicate material of a technical nature and be able to build internal and external contacts.Fixed-term: This post has funding for up to 2 years in the first instance, which may be extendable to 3 years. There may be the opportunity for the successful candidate to pursue a PhD during their employment, subject to approval.This appointment requires an Honorary Clinical Contract.This is an integrated appointment between the University and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (\"NHS Trust\"). You will therefore also be issued with an Honorary Clinical Contract by the NHS Trust. You should be aware that if your contract with the NHS Trust is terminated your employment with the University will be terminated, and vice versa. Please ensure that you upload a covering letter, CV and a completed Additional Information for Clinical Researchers form in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.Please quote reference RC51491 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.Apply online