Research Assistant in AI
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
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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