22 Oct
Imperial College London
South Kensington
Job details
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Pay
- £41,694 - £56,345 a year
Job type
- Full-time
Location
South Kensington
Benefits
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- Company pension
- Season ticket loan
Full job description
Reference Number
MED04900
Faculty / Department
Faculty of Medicine
Salary
£48,056 - £56,345 per annum
Location / Campus
South Kensington Campus - Hybrid
Contract Type / Work Pattern
Full time - Fixed term
Closing date
05-Nov-2024
About the role
Applicants are invited to apply for a new vacancy at Postdoctoral Research Associate level in Surgical Vision and AI for intraoperative surgical navigation and computer-assisted diagnosis.
The post is based within the Hamlyn Centre at Imperial College London and the appointed applicant will carry out research at the South Kensington laboratories and at Charing Cross Hospital. The Hamlyn Centre is dedicated to developing safe, effective and accessible imaging, sensing and robotics technologies that can reshape the future of healthcare for both developing and developed countries. The Hamlyn Centre is part of the Institute of Global Health Innovation and is supported by two stake-holding departments, Mechanical Engineering, and Surgery & Cancer.
What you would be doing
The post holder will play a pivotal role in developing a novel surgical platform for surgical navigation and tissue characterisation during neurosurgery. AI techniques will be used to guide surgical resection to maximise tumour removal at a cellular level whilst preserving healthy brain tissue and minimising functional deficits. To this effect, the project focuses on the integration of the following elements:
- Computer Vision and AI for intraoperative surgical navigation and Augmented Reality visualisation during cancer resection;
- Machine Learning (ML) for multimodal tissue characterisation fusing cellular tissue morphology with multispectral information for computer-assisted diagnosis and decision making;
- Functional intraoperative tissue assessment to localise functional brain areas and maximise resection while preserving neurologic function
The post is funded by the MRC DPFS project “Oncological Resection Guidance Across Scales” led by Dr Giannarou and Prof Elson. The project focuses on the novel integration of multiple imaging modalities and the development of an intraoperative vision system for surgical navigation and real-time tissue characterisation during neurosurgery.
The aim is to improve both the efficacy and safety of tumour resections. A key application is the resection of high grade glioblastomas but its versatile nature makes it suitable for any cancer resection procedure. The successful applicant will be a key member of a large team of engineers, scientists and clinicians, from multiple departments of Imperial College and the NHS.
Key responsibilities include the development of a platform that integrates signals from multiple imaging modalities, including video, probe-based Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy, Multispectral Imaging and, the use of advanced Machine Learning methodologies for the analysis of the multimodal data.
What we are looking for
A PhD (or equivalent) in Visual Computing, Machine Learning, AI, Image Guided Interventions.
We are looking for high calibre applicants with expertise in at least a few from the following areas:
- Programming (C++, Python, etc)
- Machine Learning / AI
- Computer Vision
- Medical Image Analysis
Prior experience in medical applications and medical data processing will be an advantage.
What we can offer you
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
- Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
- Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme
- Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive,
and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
This is a Full-Time, Fixed term for 12 months initially, with scope to be extended to 3 years... Research will be carried out at the Hamlyn Centre laboratories in South Kensington.
- Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant within the salary range £41,694 - £44,888 per annum.
For further information please contact Dr Giannarou; [email protected]
Available documents
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- Download: Employee Benefits Booklet.Pdf
- Download:
Research Associate In Surgical Vision And Artificial Intelligence.Pdf
Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at [email protected]. We're here to help.
About Imperial
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Our Culture
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▶️ Research Associate in Surgical Vision and Artificial Intelligence
🖊️ Imperial College London
📍 South Kensington