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Job Description
Research Fellow (Data Analysis)
Location: Edinburgh - BioQuarter, Midlothian, United Kingdom
UE07: £41,064 - £48,822 per annum
School of Population Health Sciences / Usher Institute / Centre for Medical Informatics
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: available from July 2026 for 12 months
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The Opportunity:
The Centre for Medical Informatics at the Usher Institute within The University of Edinburgh is looking for a Research Fellow (Data Analysis).
This post offers the opportunity to work on an exciting new global collaborative initiative using wearable sensors and data driven research approaches to improve maternal and foetal outcomes during childbirth. You will join a collaborative research project entitled, ‘Intelligent Pregnancy Products Platform; I3P’ to provide near-real time analysis of continuous physiological data and clinical event data in a large scale, international, cluster-randomised trial. You will work in a vibrant research environment collaborating with international stakeholders and industry partners to analyse the results of a trial of 13,400 women across 30 hospitals in 4 countries (India, Rwanda, Nigeria & Pakistan). The IMPALA 2 trial (https://www.globalsurgeryunit.org/impala/) will use novel techniques and wearable technologies to collect continuous vital signs from both the mother and baby during. You will develop, evaluate, and deploy generative AI methods to predict the onset of maternal and neonatal complications. This body of work has the potential to reduce maternal and foetal complications on a global scale.
Your skills and attributes for success:
• A good degree and higher degree in a scientific or numerate subject, or able to demonstrate relevant and equivalent recent experience.
• Experience in using statistical programming for data analysis and machine learning/deep learning, using python or R.
• Experience in monitoring, analysing and dissemination of complex information.
• Experience developing, evaluating, or deploying generative AI methods, particularly in applied or clinical contexts
• Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team, including international and industry partners.
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Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Rosemary Townsend, Senior Research Fellow (rtownse2@exseed.ed.ac.uk); Professor Ewen Harrison, Professor of Surgery & Data Science (ewen.harrison@ed.ac.uk); or Dr Catherine Shaw, Senior Lecturer & Programme Manager (catherine.shaw@ed.ac.uk)
A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:
- Professional development and subject matter expertise
- Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience
- Leading-edge research
- Excellent benefits and support
- Contributing to the work and purpose of the University.
Flexible/hybrid where the roles allow
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
A competitive salary.
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
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Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 25 August 2026.
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