Associate Professor/Professor in Computational Healthcare Full-time

Associate Professor/Professor in Computational Healthcare

UCL is seeking to appoint 2 outstanding Associate Professors or Professors at a level to play a leading role in a major cross-faculty initiative. These appointments reflect UCL's commitment to addressing complex health challenges through interdisciplinary research that brings together computation, clinical science, and the life sciences. The UCLH Strategic Research Fund (SRF) is helping to shape the future of research at UCLH and UCL by investing in new facilities and building research capacity. With £11.9M awarded to UCL through the SRF, we have already launched several exciting projects that bring together clinical and academic expertise to tackle some of the biggest challenges in healthcare. Position 1: Professor/Associate Professor in Computational Health Care (B02-10223) is in the Division of Medicine. Position 2: Professor/Associate Professor of Brain & Neuro-Oncology (Non-Clinical) (B02-10227) is in the Cancer Institute

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding academic as Associate Professor or Professor of Healthcare Computing. The postholder will lead a world-class research portfolio at the interface of artificial intelligence, biophysical modelling, clinical prediction and digital health. The role spans three connected dimensions: research leadership, clinical integration and education. The post holder is also expected to work synergistically with other research areas in the department, as well as with colleagues outside the department, especially those within the UCL-affiliated NIHR Biomedical Research Centres (UCLH, GOSH, Moorfields) to with a focus on translating scientific developments through to patient outcomes.

About you

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate: • A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. • An outstanding track record of research excellence and impact appropriate to appointment at Associate Professor or Professor level. • Strong evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly across computational and healthcare domains. • Success in, or clear potential for, attracting significant external research funding. • A commitment to high-quality teaching, mentoring, and academic citizenship. • A collegial approach and the ability to work effectively across disciplinary and organisational boundaries. For informal discussions or further information please contact: Post one – Professor Simon Walker-Samuel (s.walkersamuel@ucl.uk).

What we offer

• 41 Days of holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme • Eligibility to join the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme • Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance • Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefitsto find out more

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion “UCL has always been a place where great things can happen. We were founded on a commitment to service, to the notion that learning happens in a social context, that even our most theoretical work should be undertaken in a spirit of supporting individuals and communities to flourish. That spirit has been present throughout our history and it remains our driving force today.” Dr Michael Spence, UCL President & Provost