Research Fellow (Data Analysis)

UE07: 41064 - 48822 per annum

School of Population Health Sciences / Usher Institute / Centre for Medical Informatics

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: available from July 2026 for 12 months

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The Opportunity:

The Centre for Medical Informatics at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for a Research Fellow (Data Analysis).

This post offers the opportunity to work on an exciting new global collaborative initiative using wearable sensors and data driven research approaches to improve maternal and foetal outcomes during childbirth. You will join a collaborative research project entitled Intelligent Pregnancy Products Platform; I3P to provide near-real time analysis of continuous physiological data and clinical event data in a large scale international cluster-randomised trial. You will work in a vibrant research environment collaborating with international stakeholders and industry partners to analyse the results of a trial of 13400 women across 30 hospitals in 4 countries (India Rwanda Nigeria & Pakistan). The IMPALA 2 trial ( will use novel techniques and wearable technologies to collect continuous vital signs from both the mother and baby during. You will develop evaluate and deploy generative AI methods to predict the onset of maternal and neonatal complications. This body of work has the potential to reduce maternal and foetal complications on a global scale.

Your skills and attributes for success:
A good degree and higher degree in a scientific or numerate subject or able to demonstrate relevant and equivalent recent experience.
Experience in using statistical programming for data analysis and machine learning/deep learning using python or R.
Experience in monitoring analysing and dissemination of complex information.
Experience developing evaluating or deploying generative AI methods particularly in applied or clinical contexts
Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team including international and industry partners.

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Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Rosemary Townsend Senior Research Fellow (); Professor Ewen Harrison Professor of Surgery & Data Science (); or Dr Catherine Shaw Senior Lecturer & Programme Manager ()

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

• Professional development and subject matter expertise
• Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
• Leading-edge research
• Excellent benefits and support
• Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.

• Flexible/hybrid where the roles allow

How to apply

Please include the following documents in your application:

- CV

- Cover letter

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary.

• An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.

• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.

• Comprehensive Staff Benefits including generous annual leave entitlement a defined benefits pension scheme a wide range of staff discounts family-friendly initiatives and flexible work options. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits pageand use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 25 August 2026.

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