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Imperial College London

Research Assistant in AI

LocationHammersmith Campus, London
SetupHybrid
LevelEntry
Posted1w ago
Research & Evaluation

Quick answer

Imperial College London is hiring a junior Research Assistant in AI for a fixed-term, full-time position in London, paying £45,399 to £48,876 per annum, to work on a British Heart Foundation-funded programme investigating HCM.

Role
Research Assistant in AI
Organization
Imperial College London
Location
Hammersmith Campus, London
Work setup
Hybrid
Level
Entry
Compensation
£45,399 to £48,876 per annum
Category
Research & Evaluation

The role

Imperial College London is seeking a Research Assistant to work on a British Heart Foundation-funded programme investigating disease mechanisms and precision risk prediction in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The role involves processing and analysing large-scale cardiac imaging data, integrating imaging, genetic, multi-omic, and longitudinal clinical data, and applying statistical and machine-learning models.

What you'll do

  • Process, analyse, and quality-control large-scale cardiac imaging data
  • Integrate imaging, genetic, multi-omic, and longitudinal clinical data
  • Apply and help develop statistical and machine-learning models
  • Write clean, well-documented, and reproducible code
  • Contribute to shared analysis pipelines and open-source tools
  • Present findings at group meetings and external conferences

What it takes

  • MSc degree in a biomedical discipline
  • Previous programming experience in Python and/or R
  • Sound understanding of statistics and data analysis
  • Careful, well-organised approach to data handling, documentation, and reproducibility
  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

What you'll bring

Python and/or R programmingStatistical and data analysisMachine-learning methodologyMedical image analysisBiomedical datasetsData handling

How we treat you

10 development days, 41 days off a year, generous pension schemes, access to one of the largest and most deeply characterised HCM datasets, dedicated mentorship, strong scope for professional development, and a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located at Hammersmith Campus, London.

Is the job remote?

The job is offered on a hybrid-working basis, with a minimum of 3 days per week in person.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is £45,399 to £48,876 per annum.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include an MSc degree in a biomedical discipline, previous programming experience in Python and/or R, and a sound understanding of statistics and data analysis.

How do I apply?

For further details about the role, please contact Dr Lara Curran ([email protected]). Applications should be submitted by 18th October 2026.

How to apply

Apply directly on Imperial College London's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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