Senior Research Fellow in AI for Cancer Digital Twins
Develop AI-driven digital tumour twins to revolutionise cancer research and precision oncology at UCL’s Cancer Institute.
Best for:Best for AI researchers with a PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, or related fields, experienced in machine learning, statistical analysis, and biomedical data integration.
Overview
This position offers an opportunity to join Professor Jasmin Fisher’s laboratory at UCL Cancer Institute, where a multidisciplinary team is pioneering AI technologies to create digital tumour twins. The role focuses on advancing trustworthy AI, neurosymbolic reasoning, and computational biology to integrate machine learning, mechanistic modelling, and large-scale biomedical data. The successful candidate will contribute to groundbreaking research in cancer systems medicine, aiming to transform precision oncology. The position is ideal for experienced AI researchers with a strong background in computational biology, bioinformatics, or related fields, seeking to apply cutting-edge methods to real-world biomedical challenges.
What you'll do
- Develop AI-driven digital tumour twins to simulate cancer progression and treatment responses using machine learning and mechanistic modelling.
- Integrate large-scale biomedical datasets, including genomic, transcriptomic, and multi-omics data, into interpretable AI models.
- Collaborate with biologists, clinicians, and computational scientists to translate AI research into clinically actionable insights.
- Contribute to the development of transparent, interpretable, and trustworthy AI technologies for precision oncology.
- Publish research findings in high-impact journals and present results at international conferences.
- Supervise junior researchers and contribute to the mentorship of PhD students and postdoctoral fellows.
- Ensure reproducibility of research practices and maintain high standards of scientific excellence.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Cancer Biology, Systems Biology, Genomics, or a related discipline (or close to completion).
Language: English; proficiency sufficient for academic research and collaboration
Instruction: English
Publications: Strong publication record demonstrating high-quality research outputs in relevant fields.
- Experience analysing large-scale biomedical datasets, including genomic, transcriptomic, and multi-omics data.
- Strong programming skills in R, Python, and MATLAB.
- Expertise in statistical analysis, data integration, and reproducible research practices.
- Proven experience in cancer biology, computational oncology, or related fields.
- Strong publication record demonstrating high-quality research outputs.
- Appointment at Grade 8 is contingent on previous research experience.
- Candidates without a PhD may initially be appointed at Research Assistant Grade 6B, with progression to Grade 7 upon PhD completion.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-22
Applicants must submit a CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should provide evidence of meeting the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the job description. Applications are to be submitted through the UCL job portal.
- CV
- Cover letter detailing evidence of essential and desirable criteria
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