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Lecturer (Teaching) in Health Data Science or Health Care Artificial Intelligence (Maternity Cover)

UCL Eastman Dental Institute
London
1 week ago
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About the role

We’re looking for a Lecturer (Teaching) to join our team and help shape the future of health informatics. You’ll play a key role in carrying out high quality research particularly where the scale or detail of data allows scientific advances of relevance to decision makers.


A full list of responsibilities can be found on the attached job description


This is a full-time post ( hours/week), for 12 months.


For informal enquiries, please contact Johan Thygesen at


For questions about the recruitment process, contact Anita Gorasia at

About you

If you believe you meet the requirements, come and be part of this unique and exciting opportunity and contribute to our mission to improve health outcomes through research.


You’ll have:

A PhD in a relevant discipline


Experience of teaching statistics, epidemiology, health data science or related subjects in a higher education setting, preferably at MSc level
Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Advanced statistical skills in at least one statistical programming language/software package (;R or Stata)
Experience of and enthusiasm for collaborative and team-based working

Your application must include a CV and a supporting statement and it will be assessed on how you evidence the essential and desirable criteria in the job description. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

What we offer

At UCL, we believe work should fit around life – not the other way around. That’s why we offer flexible working options, including part-time roles and job-sharing opportunities wherever possible.


But it’s not just about flexibility – it’s about feeling rewarded, too.


When you join UCL, you’ll enjoy:

41 days of holiday (pro rata for part-time staff) – that’s 27 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days


Cycle to work scheme – save money and stay healthy
Season ticket loan – making your commute more affordable
On-site gym – fitness made convenient
Employee Assistance Programme – for confidential wellbeing support when you need it

Whether you're looking to grow your career or simply find a better balance, UCL could be the right place for you.


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