Machine Learning Scientist

Location

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford

Develop and carry out own aspect of work within the driver program, plan and lead a high-quality programme of research using large cohort electronic health data with a focus on leveraging advanced AI/ML computational techniques to analyse complex healthcare data, develop predictive models, and build intelligent systems that can support automated data curation and linkage across multiple data sets and across four nations that will ultimately inform respiratory relevant policy.

Adapt existing and develop new research methodologies in AI/ML models for data curation across multiple datasets, patient stratification, and trial optimization such as developing risk-based stratification, monitoring and safety prediction systems.

PhD (or near completion) in computer science, data science, AI/ML, digital health, medical statistics, or a closely related field, with substantial practical experience in health data, a strong understanding of deep learning, neural networks, and traditional machine learning models and experience in software development (e.g. Git Hub workflow, code review, and software testing).

Position is funded by HDRUK, for two years in the first instance, offered full-time, with part-time working to a minimum of 0.8 FTE considered.

Salary: £39,424 to £43,984 per annum.