Postdoctoral Research Associate - Data Engineer Grade 7

at  University of Liverpool

We seek an enthusiastic, hard-working and well-organised individual to work as a post-doctoral research associate data engineer in the Department of Eye and Vision Sciences at the University of Liverpool. This is an exciting opportunity to join a cross-disciplinary team working on strategically important and innovative projects including development of the Liverpool Eye Data Platform. You will tackle technical challenges associated with integration of large-scale health data from multiple sources into a secure data environment hosted by industry partner ARO. You will work with industry partners and NHS organisations to ensure that data is extracted and curated in accordance with governance arrangements and available to researchers in a suitable format. You will undertake research in the development of machine learning and AI software solutions for the prediction of atrial fibrillation in patients after stroke. There will opportunities for involvement in other health data research projects including AI image analysis. The post is available for 2 years in the first instance (with possibility of extension subject to further funding being secured).
**Any applicants who are still awaiting their PhD to be awarded should be aware that if successful, they will be appointed at grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that they have been successful in being awarded their PhD, they will be moved onto grade 7, spine point 31 from the date of their award.
The University has the right to close the vacancy early if it is deemed that there have been enough applications receive

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