Research Associate (AI Engineer) - Department of Cancer and Genomic SciencesGrade 6
Research Associate (AI Engineer) - Department of Cancer and Genomic SciencesGrade 6
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£ 32546 - 35116
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Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences School of Medical Sciences College of Medicine and Health
Location: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range 32546 to 35116 with potential progression once in post to 39355
Grade: 6
Full Time Fixed Term contract up to March 2026
Closing date: 5th August 2025
Background
The HealthTech AI Hub is an interdisciplinary industry-facing initiative at the College of Medicine and Health University of Birmingham supported by the West Midlands HealthTech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA). It is designed to accelerate the adoption of AI across the healthcare sector through strategic partnerships with startups SMEs and healthcare providers. Our mission is to support the development of inclusive AI solutions that ensure the benefits of AI are accessible to all regardless of background or context. This role will be central to advancing that missionworking closely with academic experts and industry partners to co-create AI technologies that are not only innovative and scalable but also equitable and socially responsible.
Role Summary
We are seeking an AI/ML Engineer to join the HealthTech AI Hub team as a Research Associate. The role involves designing and implementing robust machine learning pipelines evaluating AI model performance and advising healthcare companies on AI adoption strategies. You will collaborate closely with industry innovators and academic experts to conduct in-depth research on healthcare products guide AI development and validate scalable solutions that enhance both product performance and patient outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to work with large-scale multimodal healthcare datasets and contribute to the development of an AI-native intelligent knowledge mining platform.
Main Duties
- Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods such as scientific experimentation literature reviews and research interviews
- Analyse research data as directed
- Present research outputs including drafting academic publications or parts thereof for example at seminars and as posters
- Develop or adapt techniques models and methods
- Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research
- Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
- Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research
- Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture
Person Specification
- Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area
- Practical experience of applying the relevant skills and techniques
- Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively
- Ability to access and organise resources successfully
- Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010 and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly
Further particulars can be foundhere
Informal enquiries to Mamunur Rashid email:
We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyoneon our website.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
