Research Fellow

Job title:

Research Fellow

Company

University College London

Job description

About usThe Department of Statistical Science at UCL is the longest established university statistics department in the world and has played a pioneering role in the development of the subject since its foundation in 1911. It is one of nine departments in the UCL Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and has close links with many other departments, both within the Faculty and outside of it. We teach statistical science at all levels (undergraduate single/combined honours, service courses, MSc and PhD) and carry out research across a wide range of theoretical and applied areas. In the last Research Excellence Framework exercise (2021/22), over 97% of our output was classified as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” in terms of originality, significance and rigour. We consistently score highly in the National Student Survey in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey.About the roleThe post is an exciting opportunity for a researcher with a strong background in statistics or machine learning who would like to grow that skill set further. They will build hands on experience in developing methodology for machine learning methods and their intersections with causal inference, with a focus on models for brain disease development and progression. The postholder will interact closely with UCL’s group and Wellcome-funded CU-MONDAI project within the UCL , which focus on development of computational models of neurodegenerative disease. In addition, they will have opportunity to develop their expertise on dissemination of research through software deployment and interaction with other researchers in Statistical Science and Computer Science.This post is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) as part of the and the theme on .It is available from 1st of November 2024 (later start date possible), and funded full time for up to 24 months in the first instance.The interviews are planned for the 26th September 2024.About youA PhD or equivalent qualification in statistics, computer science or a closely related field is essential. Experience of statistical or machine learning programming is essential. Experience in causal modelling and/or medical imagining analysis is desirable.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionThe department holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. We strongly support UCL’s Equalities and Diversity Strategy, and encourage applications to our vacancies from under-represented groups.Available documents

Expected salary

Location

North West London

Job date

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 05:02:21 GMT

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