Research Fellow in Statistical Machine Learning for Topological Data Analysis

Pure Mathematics

Location: Highfield Campus

Salary:  £29,301 to £32,004

Full Time Fixed Term (2 Years)

Closing Date:  Friday 17 February 2017

Interview Date:  To be confirmed

Reference: 764716PJ-R

Applications are invited for a two-year postdoctoral position supported by an EPSRC grant  “Joining the dots: from data to insight” (http://gow.epsrc.ac.uk/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/N014189/1) . This programme will develop a powerful synthesis of data analytic methods from topology, statistics and machine learning for applications in medicine and computational chemistry.

The advertised position arise in the context of a new exciting interdisciplinary programme developed at Southampton by a team of scientists from Mathematical Sciences, Computer Science, Medicine and Chemistry under the umbrella of the Institute for Life Sciences. The work will cover a wide range of problems from developing new data analytic methodology, algorithmic implementations, to specific applications. Our exemplar applications include clinical studies of asthma (in collaboration with U-BIOPRED, the largest asthma research consortium in the world) and computational molecule design, which is at the centre of research into new drugs for major diseases. 

The successful candidate will have a PhD* and should have strong background and research track record in a suitable area of  statistics, machine learning,  topological data analysis, mathematical chemistry, mathematical biology.

The applicant should have strong computational skills supported by proficiency in a programming language like MATLAB, R, SAS, python, etc., with the emphasis on developing new methodology. The applicant should have a strong interest and track record in interdisciplinary projects and should be able to work successfully in a research team.

 *Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.  The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD.  Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

The positions will be available as soon as possible.

Informal enquiries about the positions should be directed to Prof Jacek Brodzki j.brodzki@southampton.ac.uk,  or Prof Jeremy Frey J.G.Frey@southampton.ac.uk.

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Charlene Tyson (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 6803. Please quote reference 764716PJ-R on all correspondence.