Senior Research Fellow

**Position Details**

Department of Applied Health Sciences

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £56,921 to £65,814 with potential progression once in post to £85,544

Grade: 9

Part Time (7.5 working hours per week)

Fixed Term contract up to August 2025

Closing date: 25th November 2024

**Background**

We seek to appoint an academic with a proven track record in one or more of the following areas: human genetics, multi-omics, artificial intelligence, or related fields.

The Department of Applied Health Sciences has an active collaboration with the First Affiliated Hospital Sun Yat-Sen University (FAH-SYSU) in Guangzhou, China. The aims of the programmes include the establishment of a large-scale community-based cohort of middle aged and older people in Guangzhou. Housed in the newly established National Medical Center at FAH-SYSU, this cohort study will capitalise on a set of unique opportunities in the local setting and will use cutting edge methods to address key questions in health, well being and longevity that are of global importance. The postholder will be based mainly in Birmingham but is expected to travel regularly to Guangzhou.

The postholder will be joining a vibrant research environment in our department. Our research performance was ranked 5th (out of similar units in 33 British universities) in REF 2021. Two thirds of our research was rated as world leading, with the rest considered as internationally excellent. We offer excellent opportunities for academic progression and a cherished culture of being family-friendly and collegiate.

**Role Summary**

**Main Duties**

**Research**

The Senior Research Fellow will have the following key responsibilities:

- Lead large-scale multi-omic analyses in population and clinical cohorts, utilising data science approaches to advance knowledge on aging and related diseases.
- Drive the design and development of data science and machine learning methods for risk prediction, biomarker discovery, and therapeutic target identification related to ageing and related conditions.
- Lead efforts to translate research findings into clinical practice and public health policy.
- Lead development and writing of high-impact publications in leading scientific journals, and present findings at major conferences and workshops.
- Supervise and mentor junior researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and PhD students, fostering an inclusive and collaborative research environment.
- Build and strengthen collaborations with national and international research partners, particularly between the University of Birmingham and FAH-SYSU, contributing to multidisciplinary efforts that align with the institution's strategic goals.
- Contribute to the strategic planning and long-term vision of the research program, aligning it with emerging trends in genetics, multi-omics, and AI, and positioning the program for future success.
- Oversee project administration, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and effective coordination between research teams.

**Person Specification**
- A PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, human genetics, or a related field.
- Extensive experience leading research in health data science, multi-omics, population health, or aging-related diseases.
- A strong track record of high-impact publications in reputable scientific journals.
- Demonstrated expertise in large-scale data analysis, particularly multi-omics, and advanced data science techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor research teams, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative working environment.
- Experience in successfully securing research funding and managing complex, large-scale projects.Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively across institutions and disciplines.

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