At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop innovative AI solutions for mental health research on difficult-to-treat depression.
- Company: University of Oxford, a world-class centre of excellence in research and training.
- Benefits: 38 days annual leave, excellent pension scheme, childcare services, and social club memberships.
- Other info: Join a diverse, multidisciplinary team in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in mental health using cutting-edge AI technology.
- Qualifications: Undergraduate in experimental psychology/psychiatry with experience in adolescent mental health.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Overview
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment with an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research tackles global challenges, from reducing carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. The Department of Psychiatry is based at the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford, a friendly, welcoming place of work with an international reputation for excellence. The Department has a substantial research programme with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry.
What We Offer
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and season ticket travel loans
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
About the Role
The post is funded until 31 March 2027 and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital. You will contribute to the development of innovative AI approaches for mental health research by designing neural networks and large language models for difficult-to-treat depression. You will contribute to the design of research materials and data collection, investigate novel machine learning methodologies—including approaches for learning from large-scale image data such as vision transformers—and analyse microscopy and other healthcare datasets. You will also contribute to drafting manuscripts for publication and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to advance cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence and mental health.
About You
You will have an undergraduate qualification in experimental psychology and/or psychiatry with expertise in local LMs with proven experience in adolescents’ mental health, autism/ADHD and anxiety along with an understanding and modelling methods for adolescent psychopathologies. A postgraduate qualification in experimental psychology and/or psychiatry with expertise in local LMs.
Diversity
Committed to equality and valuing diversity. Our active teams and initiatives including our work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible.
Research Scientist In Llm For Difficult-To-Treat Depression in Oxford employer: University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant research environment that fosters creativity and innovation in neuroscience. With access to cutting-edge facilities and a collaborative work culture, employees are encouraged to grow professionally through various development opportunities. Located in the historic city of Oxford, the university provides a unique blend of academic excellence and cultural richness, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and impactful careers in research.
