We have an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced computational biologist to join Prof Caleb Webber’s research group within the UK Dementia Research Institute at Cardiff University. The post holder will play a leading role in a research project identifying the molecular mechanisms Parkinson’s disease (PD) through bioinformatics and functional genomics analyses of Parkinson’s disease genetics and gene expression data from human samples and stem-cell models with a particular focus on single cell readouts. The successful applicant will have proven expertise in large-scale data analyses and manipulation, including single cell data analyses. Expert knowledge of data manipulation in a UNIX/Linux environment and proficiency in high level programming languages such as Perl, Python, or R Statistics is essential along with a good biological knowledge of neurodegenerative disease. Ref: 9188BR, Closing date: 18 November
Apply to centreThe UK DRI at Cardiff is advertising an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Associate to join the team of Prof Philip Taylor, who is actively investigating the role of specific genes implicated in the risk of, or protection from, Alzheimer’s disease in in vivo models of disease. You will conduct research within the specialist area of neuroinflammation and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of work in high-quality journals. The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant area. We aim to recruit forward and outward facing, motivated, passionate individuals who will stimulate new thinking with progressive and inclusive approaches. Ref: 9067BR, Closing date: 27 October
Apply to centreApplications are open for a Centre Research Administrator to support the UK DRI at UCL, one of seven centres of the UK Dementia Research Institute. You will work closely with the Centre Manager to provide a varied, efficient and effective support function to enable cutting-edge science into the neurodegenerative disorders that cause dementia. You’ll need to have experience of research grant administration or budget management coupled with an administrative background in Higher Education; experience of working in a research-intensive laboratory environment is very desirable. You’ll have great organisation and prioritisation skills, strong communication skills and a commitment to providing a responsive and helpful support function to colleagues in the centre. This is an exciting chance for an experienced administrator to directly facilitate critical research, helping embed a streamlined administrative function into the centre. Ref: 1833472, Closing date: 3 November
Apply to centreWe are seeking two full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow in machine learning for healthcare applications. The successful applicants will join the Machine Learning for Healthcare Research Lab at the Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP). The Care Research & Technology Centre at Imperial aims to develop next-generation AI and healthcare technologies to support people affected by dementia. You will be responsible for research into machine learning, time-series data analysis and probabilistic models, with a particular focus on adaptive learning as well as developing solutions for processing Internet of Things and sensory data. You will also be involved in system integration, verification and validation and will work with the software development and clinical teams within the centre. The role will focus on developing novel AI and machine learning solutions as well as creating robust, reliable solutions to support real-world applications. The role will suit a highly motivated candidate who is interested in addressing real-world challenges and creating end-to-end solutions. You should have a relevant PhD/DPhil (or be near completion), as well as holding a first degree in engineering, physics, computer science, mathematics, statistics or similar. Experience in software development and programming, as well as in practical applications of adaptive algorithms in working with uncertain data will be highly desirable. Ref: 075719, Closing date: 27 October
Apply to centreThe UK DRI at UCL are looking to appoint a new Group Leader (Senior/Principal Fellow), who will lead an internationally competitive research programme, relevant to the area of neurodegeneration, with the ultimate aim of improving human health. You will receive extensive support from the UK DRI, including up to £1.5 million start-up funding over a five-year period, appointment based on the MRC tenure-track route, access to shared equipment and technology across a national institute and membership of a community of world-leading scientists. You are also entitled to the full range of UCL staff benefits and development opportunities. You will have substantial postdoctoral experience, a proven track record of internationally competitive scientific research relevant to the UK DRI and a commitment to, appreciation and understanding of the mission of the UK DRI. You’ll be experienced in planning and developing projects or programmes of research and have a wide knowledge of techniques and methodologies related to research in neurodegeneration. You’ll propose an exciting and innovative programme of research that demonstrably interfaces and compliments the UK DRI’s current portfolio and science strategy, and evidence that you have the potential to lead, inspire and develop a research group into an excellent team. Rolling deadline.
Apply to centreUK DRI Fellows will lead an internationally competitive research programme with up to £1.5m in funding support, relevant to the area of neurodegeneration, with the ultimate aim of improving human health. You will draw on the knowledge and expertise of other colleagues both within and outside of the UK DRI through collaborative inputs and team working. Use reference: 046510 on Edinburgh vacancy page. Rolling Deadline.
Apply to centreUK DRI Professors will direct internationally competitive research with up to £3m programme support, relevant to the area of neurodegeneration, with the ultimate aim of improving human health. You will draw on the knowledge and expertise of other colleagues both within and outside of the UK DRI through collaborative inputs and team working. Use reference: 046501 on Edinburgh vacancy page. Rolling deadline.
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