University of Glasgow
Job title:
Analysis Assistant in AI/IOT to develop Related Low-cost Diagnostic Gadgets
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College of Glasgow
Job description
Analysis Assistant in AI/IOT to develop Related Low-cost Diagnostic GadgetsJob GoalThe goal of this venture is to develop improvements to enhance the healthcare pathways of people in low-resource under-served rural communities utilizing digital drugs and cellular diagnostics, in Sub-Saharan Africa. The publish is a part of Digital Improvements and Diagnostics for Infectious Ailments in Africa venture (DIDIDA), which brings collectively 14 companions, each tutorial and industrial, from eight nations: Kenya, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, the UK, France, the Netherlands, and Italy.The digital diagnostic platform will probably be transportable, dependable and inexpensive and co-developed with stakeholders. The work on the College of Glasgow will probably be centered on combining synthetic intelligence-based sign quantification and cloud-based knowledge analytics with novel nucleic-acid primarily based checks in a disposable cartridge enabling consequence learn out on a lateral move strip – for the combination inside nationwide surveillance programs. The work has the potential to allow higher take care of sufferers by offering a easy, cost-effective cellular autonomous diagnostic answer able to diagnosing a number of ailments, together with malaria, in a single session. It should additionally hyperlink these situations to non-communicable ailments together with hypertension or diabetes, drawing upon experience in using digital wearables for monitoring co-morbidities.The profitable candidate will work with Professor Jon Cooper and Professor Julien Reboud at Glasgow. The group has developed new system designs to combine all of the steps required for finishing up a DNA assay onto a single, simple-to-use microfluidic platform that you’ll adapt to combine right into a cellular (eHealth) platform. You’ll be part of a vibrant, giant multidisciplinary workforce of greater than 50 researchers within the well-equipped Mazumdar-Shaw Superior Analysis Centre and work collaboratively with our tutorial and business companions, together with with 16 PhD college students as a part of DIDIDA throughout Africa.Foremost Duties and ObligationsCarry out the next actions together with and below the steering of the Principal/Co-Investigator:1. To develop and optimise a (cloud-based or edge computing) cellular platform, together with management of the assay processing, outcomes evaluation and integration with distant knowledge analytics platforms.2. To design and validate sample-to-answer units, built-in with lateral move readout, for performing, and analysing outcomes from, multiplexed nucleic acid primarily based checks and immunoassays, utilizing strategies applicable for low-resource settings3. Plan and conduct assigned analysis individually or collectively in accordance with the venture deliverables and venture/group/Faculty/Faculty analysis technique.4. Doc analysis output together with evaluation and interpretation of all knowledge, sustaining data and databases, drafting technical/progress studies and papers as applicable.5. Develop and improve your analysis profile and popularity and that of The College of Glasgow/Faculty/Analysis Group, together with contributing to publications of worldwide high quality in excessive profile/high quality refereed journals, enhancing the analysis affect when it comes to financial/societal profit, and gathering indicators of esteem.6. Contribute to the presentation of labor at worldwide and nationwide conferences, at inside and exterior seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and improve our analysis profile.7. Contribute to the identification of potential funding sources and to help within the improvement of proposals to safe funding from inside and exterior our bodies to help future analysis.8. Collaborate with colleagues and take part in workforce/ group/ conferences/ seminars/ workshops throughout the analysis Group/Faculty/Faculty/College and wider group.9. Contribute to the organisation, supervision, mentoring and coaching of undergraduate and/or postgraduate college students and fewer skilled members of the venture workforce to make sure their efficient improvement.10. Carry out administrative duties associated to the actions of the analysis group and Faculty, together with Budgets/Expenditure.11. Hold updated with present information and up to date advances within the subject/self-discipline.12. Have interaction in persevering with skilled improvement actions as applicable.13. Contribute to the enhancement of the College’s worldwide profile in keeping with the College’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring Individuals Altering The World.These key duties usually are not meant to be exhaustive however merely spotlight a variety of main duties which the workers member could also be fairly anticipated to carry out.Data, {Qualifications}, Expertise and ExpertiseData/{Qualifications}Important:A1 SCQF Stage 11 (Honours diploma) or equal in a related topic or a cognate self-discipline with specialist theoretical and sensible information of machine studying/AI and cloud-based computing/visualisation and its use in medical diagnostic programs as determination help instruments.A2 A information and understanding of molecular assay optimisation and validation, and/or microfluidic methods used to govern samples.A3 Data of specialist IT software program (e.g. Matlab, LabView, Python) as applicable.A4 Data of project-specific technical fashions, tools or methods.Fascinating: B1 An awarded PhD in healthcare knowledge programs and visualisation platforms, which can embody AI and/or IoT.B2 A information of molecular biology, microfluidics or lab-on-a-chip.ExpertiseImportant:C1 Develop or use prototype instrumentation platforms, software program interfaces and carry out picture evaluation and outcomes visualisation on cloud-based platforms.C2. Experience in creating molecular biology assays or units for pattern processing utilizing microfluidics, along with superior outcomes evaluation and interpretation utilizing machine studying/AI instruments.C3 Analysis creativity and cross-discipline collaborative skill as applicable. C4 Glorious communication expertise (oral and written), together with public displays and skill to speak advanced knowledge/ideas clearly and concisely.C5 Glorious interpersonal expertise together with workforce working and a collegiate method. C6 Applicable workload/time/venture/finances/individuals administration expertise.C7 In depth IT and knowledge evaluation/interpretation expertise as applicable. C8 Self motivation, initiative and impartial thought/working.C9 Downside fixing expertise together with a versatile and pragmatic method.ExpertiseImportant:E1 Ample related analysis expertise (or equal) applicable to an early profession researcher. E2 Undertaking or topic particular expertise in molecular biology / lab-on-a-chip.E3 Expertise of scientific writing. E4 Confirmed skill to ship high quality outputs in a well timed and environment friendly method.E5 Proof of an rising observe file of publicationsFor casual enquiries or additional details about the venture, please contact Professor Jonathan Cooper, [email protected]Phrases and CircumstancesWage will probably be Grade 6, £32,332 – £36,024 every year.This publish is full time (35 hrs per week) with funding till thirtieth April 2026.As a part of Staff UofG you can be a member of a world altering, inclusive group, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.As a valued member of our workforce, you possibly can count on:1 A heat welcoming and fascinating organisational tradition, the place your skills are developed and nurtured, and success is widely known and shared.2 A superb employment package deal with beneficiant phrases and situations together with 41 days of go away for full time workers, pension – pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, advantages and low cost packages.3 A versatile method to working.4 A dedication to help your well being and wellbeing, together with a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new workers becoming a member of the College https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/workers/healthwellbeing/.We imagine that we are able to solely attain our full potential by the abilities of all. Equality, variety and inclusion are on the coronary heart of our values. Functions are significantly welcome from throughout our communities and particularly individuals from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) group, and different protected traits who’re under-represented inside the College. Learn extra on how the College promotes and embeds all facets of equality and variety inside our group https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.We promote the ideas of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and maintain bronze, silver and gold awards throughout the College.We’re investing in our organisation, and we’ll put money into you too. Please go to our web site https://www.gla.ac.uk/discover/jobs/ for extra data.Emptiness Ref : 142628 Shut Date : 04-Apr-2024 23:45
Anticipated wage
£32332 – 36024 per yr
Location
Glasgow
Job date
Sat, 23 Mar 2024 01:14:27 GMT
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