Overview
Research Fellow in Digital Health & Data Science – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About Us
King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. We are dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. We are delighted to announce exciting new opportunities to join our community.
EMBRACE is a visionary, multicomponent international research programme, the first of its kind in the world, supported by Inkfish with £35M core funds over six years, starting in April 2025. It is a global study of 60,000 participants, including 20,000 mothers, 20,000 infants and up to 20,000 partners. It brings together world-leading clinician scientists across six distinguished Healthcare organisations, world-leading AI & technology companies, together with premier biotech companies, with the overarching aim to fast-track major scientific breakthroughs, revolutionise maternal and early childhood health through precision-personalised interventions, powered by a groundbreaking symbiosis of cutting-edge AI combined with human support.
To learn more please visit https://www.kcl.ac.uk/research/embrace
About the role
The Research Fellow in Digital Health & Data Sciences is focused on the development and application of digital health tools, including health apps and wearables for health and LLMs. The post holder will be involved in innovative projects that integrate digital technology, data science, and AI to enhance evidence-based health outcomes.
The position is based within a dynamic team led by Professor Josip Car, Head of the School, Chair in Population and Digital Health Sciences and EMBRACE PI. Responsibilities include designing and conducting research studies that leverage digital health and data science for disease management and prevention.
This post offers a nurturing environment with access to extensive training, fostering growth in population & digital health research. The post holder will benefit from career development support, including technical, academic, and professional development opportunities, along with personal mentoring. Additionally, the post provides the opportunity to build robust networks across King’s College London and with partner hospitals, enhancing career prospects in the field of digital health.
This is a full time (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a three-year fixed-term contract.
Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the Centre for Research Staff Development for more information.
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