Senior Research Associate (Full-time, fixed term for 15 months) (RA2216)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Associate join the School of Computing to conduct studies on hybrid guidance system for cardiac interventional procedures.

You will have a postgraduate level research degree, equivalent qualification or experience in computer sciences, mathematics or physics.

You will also have experience of independent research, have publications in respected journals or conferences (e.g. MICCAI) and be able to work in a proactive and results driven manner in a high paced environment.

You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret data and work effectively as part of a team. Advanced skills in python programming, mathematical skills and implementation of CNN or Transformers is essential.

Funded by EPSRC, as part of a project led by Dr YingLiang Ma, you will develop a robust and universal computer vision framework to segment key objects and create 3D models from real-time X-ray fluoroscopic images (video data).

The project aims to develop a series of deep convolutional neural networks and visual transformers using probably the largest X-ray image database in UK for cardiac surgeries and the start-of-art GPU cluster. The project also involves the development of automatic MR segmentation algorithms for scar images.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.,

• 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).


• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.


• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.


• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.


• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.


• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.


• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.


Closing date: 29 May 2024

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