Research Fellow in AI-driven Medical Image Enhancement & Image Quality Transfer

Research Fellow in AI-driven Medical Image Enhancement & Image Quality Transfer

UCL's Department of Computer Science (CS) is a top-ranked department in the UK. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), UCL Computer Science was ranked second in the UK for research power and first in England.

About the role

Appointments will be within the newly created UCL Hawkes Institute and Department of Computer Science. The Hawkes Institute, launched in March, combines the UCL Centre for Medical Image Computing (CMIC) and the Wellcome/EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences (WEISS). The location will be at 90 High Holborn, colocating Hawkes (formerly CMIC), UCL's AI Centre (AIC), and UCL's Advanced Research Computing Centre (ARC), creating a vibrant hub of data-science researchers focused on machine learning, AI technologies, and healthcare applications. The institute aims to develop next-generation low-field portable MRI scanners for research and clinical use in low-resource settings. The role involves developing AI technologies for image reconstruction from sparse data and image enhancement via mappings from low-field to high-field images, utilizing methods such as Image Quality Transfer.

About you

The candidate should have a minimum of an honours degree (2:1 or higher) and a PhD in a relevant discipline. Proven experience in the theory, development, and application of machine learning/AI tools relevant to this project is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a record of high-quality research publications are required. For more details, see the full job description and person specification at the bottom of this page. To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button below. For queries, contact Prof Daniel Alexander at .

What we offer

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 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
• Relocation scheme for eligible posts
• On-site nursery and gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we value diversity as a driver of creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups, including candidates from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ individuals; and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.

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