Postdoctoral Research Associate for Deep Learning and Image, Audio and Video Processing
Requirements
Applicants should have a PhD in Computer Science with expertise in machine learning and deep learning. Proficient programming skills in Python, MATLAB, and C++/Java are required, along with good communication and writing skills.
Job Description
Full-Time, Fixed-Term (19 months)
Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Computer Science, funded by Innovate UK. The project builds the collaboration between DDM Health Ltd., Coventry, and Department of Computer Science, Royal Holloway, University of London.
This partnership aims to conduct voice-based risk detection for cardiometabolic disease with associated neurodegenerative conditions. It aims to develop novel deep learning algorithms, audio and vision transformers, and hybrid attention mechanisms, to detect dementia, Parkinson's disease (PD), diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, and stroke, by analysing voice patterns. Weakly supervised and zero/few-shot learning methods will also be exploited to classify unseen conditions without or with limited training samples, in order to tackle data sparsity issues.
Applicants should have the equivalent of a PhD degree from Computer Science with research expertise in machine learning, deep learning, audio/image/video classification, attention mechanisms, zero/few shot learning, and evolutionary algorithms. The Research Associate should have proficient programming skills in Python, MATLAB, and C++/Java. He/she should have good oral communication and academic writing skills. Relevant publication records would be advantageous. Applications from those who require a visa to work in the UK are welcomed.
The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. The Research Associate is also expected to attend project meetings and training events in DDM Health Ltd. (Coventry).
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor Li Zhang, on li.zhang@rhul.ac.uk. Applicants are encouraged to send their CVs, abstract, outline of dissertations, & publications for any informal discussion.
Please submit an official application through the following website - https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSC265/postdoctoral-research-associate-for-deep-learning-and-image-audio-and-video-processing
Please quote the reference: 0626-212
Closing Date: 23:59, 26 July 2026
Interview Date: Friday 31 July 2026