Chair and Centre Lead, Computational Biomedical Imaging in London

We are looking for an exceptional academic lead with expertise in delivering multidisciplinary research in Computational Biomedical Imaging (or related fields), who will bring together expertise from either engineering, physics, computer science or medicine, with the life sciences. We welcome applicants with experience across diverse areas of biomedical imaging. You will integrate imaging research expertise across medical specialties, organs and applications with the other thematic foci for PHURI in our multidisciplinary institute.

A key requirement of the role is demonstrable leadership and the ability to build and sustain a vibrant community of scientists and engineers engaged in imaging research and its clinical translation. The successful candidate will shape and advance the research agenda in this area, developing a clear strategic vision and collaborating closely with academic leaders within PHURI and across Queen Mary.

The Professor will make significant contributions to the intellectual life and research of the Institute. You will lead by example, providing direction to enable success, as well as contributing as a senior academic to the wider achievements of the Institute and Institution. You will have proven experience in driving multi‑disciplinary work and an outstanding track record of research. Your research may encompass a broad range of imaging technologies and modalities, including optical and molecular imaging, spatial omics, and quantitative imaging with AI‑based analysis, applied to the investigation of diverse organs or anatomical structures. Most importantly, your research should combine strong medical relevance with translatable and tangible patient benefits.

The Precision Healthcare University Research Institute (PHURI) aims to improve health through data‑driven medicine. PHURI’s multidisciplinary teams will address interconnected research themes including Omics Science; Imaging; and Therapeutic Innovation – transcending the existing boundaries between disciplines. PHURI builds on the close partnerships between Queen Mary University of London and Barts NHS Trust to ensure that our research is focused on where it is most needed. Using our linked health and molecular patient data, we will drive the development and targeted prescription of treatments based on patients’ needs. This will help to build a stronger and more focused health service for the diverse communities of East London, the UK, and the world. PHURI utilises an environment where the hospital and university interact with industry, clinicians, patient groups, and translational partners to accelerate the development, evaluation and translation of new technologies and interventions.

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable. Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. We continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers. We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time/fixed‑term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work‑life balance and family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, campus facilities and flexible working arrangements.