Research Fellowin Medical Machine Learning

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Research Field Computer science Engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Final date to receive applications 18 Feb 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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Research Fellow in Medical Machine Learning (Cystic Fibrosis)

The University of Southampton is seeking to appoint a
Research Fellow in Medical Machine Learning
to work on an externally funded collaborative research project focused on
chest X-ray analysis in cystic fibrosis
.

The post will be based in the
School of Electronics and Computer Science
, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, and will involve close collaboration with
Paediatric Respiratory Medicine at University Hospital Southampton
. The role is fully externally funded via a recharge from a University Hospital Southampton Principal Investigator fund.

The role

Working with appropriate guidance and supervision, the post holder will undertake applied research in machine learning and artificial intelligence for medical imaging. The focus of the role is the development, validation and interpretation of machine-learning models applied to large-scale clinical chest X-ray datasets, with the aim of improving disease characterisation and clinical decision-making in cystic fibrosis.

The post holder will be expected to:

• Design, implement and evaluate machine-learning and deep-learning models for medical imaging
• Work closely with clinical collaborators to ensure clinical relevance and robustness
• Publish high-quality research outputs in peer-reviewed journals
• Present findings at national and international conferences
• Contribute to future funding applications in clinical artificial intelligence and digital health

About you

You will have substantial practical experience in machine learning, data science or artificial intelligence, supported by a strong theoretical understanding. This will normally have been gained through relevant research or professional experience and/or postgraduate qualifications. Near-completion or completion of a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. machine learning, computer science, engineering, data science) is desirable.

You will be able to work effectively across disciplinary boundaries, communicate complex technical ideas clearly, and manage your research activities within agreed objectives and timelines.

Additional information

The role involves working with sensitive clinical imaging data. An
honorary contract / Letter of Access with University Hospital Southampton
will be required. Occasional travel between University and NHS sites may be necessary.

Apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.

We aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify with one or more of the following:
Black, Asian, a minority ethnic background, coming from a lower socio-economic background, LGBTQ+, a woman or having a disability as these identities are currently underrepresented in our working community.

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