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Location Docklands Campus Salary £46,471 to £51,606 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Post Type Full Time Post Type Permanent Closing Date Monday 05 January 2026 Reference 2434-25-PS University of East London Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future. But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo. About Us University of East London (UEL) is one of the most diverse and vibrant universities in London, we are proud of our pioneering vision and our commitment to transforming lives through education. Now in Year 3 of our ambitious Vision 2028 strategy, we are working to advance Industry 4.0 and 5.0 careers-first learning, tackle inequalities, and build a sustainable, inclusive future. Our External Relations Directorate brings together Communications & Engagement, Marketing, Recruitment, Outreach, Design & Digital, Events, and the International Office into one integrated, agile and innovative function. We are embedding a culture of continuous improvement and “the continuous new”, where creativity, data-driven thinking, curiosity and collaboration thrive. As one of the UK’s most socially inclusive universities—with a highly diverse staff community and sector-leading achievements in equality, diversity and inclusion—we are proud to create an environment where people feel supported, empowered and able to flourish. If you want to join a community that values innovation, inclusivity and positive impact, UEL is the place to build your career. About the Job We are looking for a Senior UX Designer who is passionate about user-centred design and can transform our digital products into intuitive, accessible and engaging experiences across web and mobile. You’ll play a central role in shaping high-impact digital journeys for our diverse audiences, using research, testing, and iterative design to drive continuous improvement. You will bring experience in: Leading UX design projects, including research, prototyping, usability testing and validation. Using UX testing tools such as A/B testing, tree testing, card sorting, surveys, and moderated/unmoderated sessions. Applying strong knowledge of HTML,CSSand JavaScript to support front-end development and improve performance. Working collaboratively in Agile/Scrum environments with developers, product owner and stakeholders. Creating prototypes and wireframes using tools such as Figma and maintaining design systems or style guides. About You You will be an analytical and creative UX professional who can understand user motivations, translate insights into effective digital solutions, and advocate for accessible, user-centred design. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy bridging the gap between technical and non-technical teams. The ideal candidate will have: A degree or equivalent experience, and extensive years of experience working as a UX Designer, supported by a varied portfolio demonstrating research, problem-solving and strong visual design. Experience conducting user research, gathering requirements, prioritising feedback and applying UX methodology to shape product development. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present designs, articulate rationale, and influence stakeholders confidently. Experience managing multiple projects, handling ambiguity, and applying problem-solving skills to create clear, user-focused solutions. A strong commitment to accessibility, inclusivity and continuous improvement in digital design. Benefits Package At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits. You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions Building an Inclusive Future As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and we’re committed to closing the diversity pay gap. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive. We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you're ready to join a University that values your outstanding skills and perspectives and is dedicated to making a difference, we invite you to explore a career with us. We are excited to welcome versatile individuals who are committed to advancing their careers while making a positive impact on the world. Please note that this advert may close earlier than the deadline if we receive many applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Further Details Job Description & Person Specification To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.

About Us King’s College London is one of the UK’s leading research universities, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and societal impact. The African Leadership Centre (ALC) is a dynamic unit based within the King’s School of Global Affairs (SGA) that delivers postgraduate teaching, doctoral training and academic research. The ALC focuses on the intellectual study of leadership within the fields of development, peacebuilding and security with attention to Global South contexts. It also works on pressing global challenges including climate change, sustainability, and governance. The Centre is committed to building a community of thought, policy and practice leaders and spaces for critical intellectual dialogues, debates and knowledge creation on its themes of focus. The ALC also has a base in Africa, with a sister Centre that is in Nairobi. This postdoctoral role is part of the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship on justice in critical minerals governance across Australia, Chile and Ghana led by Dr Clement Sefa-Nyarko. About The Role This role will support the methodological development of the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship – Justice in Critical Minerals Governance and Energy Transitions – focusing on Hermeneutical Ethnography, Visual Embodiment Methodologies, and participatory research approaches. The project addresses the urgent need to understand and integrate justice into global energy transitions, particularly in the governance of critical minerals. The project responds to deep contestations over the meaning and purpose of justice in the shift to net zero emissions, which have led to policy gaps, community grievances, and disruptions in global supply chains. At its core is a pioneering methodology – Hermeneutical Ethnography – which enables the collection, co-creation, and interpretation of verbal and non-verbal expressions, including silences, symbols, and stories. This approach facilitates a deeper exchange of meaning between communities and researchers, allowing aspirations and lived experiences to shape justice frameworks that are both empirical and conceptual. The project will apply this methodology in mining communities across Ghana, Chile, and Australia, focusing on Lithium and other critical minerals essential for clean technologies. By capturing the voices and silences of those most affected by extractive industries, the project aims to build a bottom-up, data-driven framework for justice that informs national policies and global climate agendas. It will explore how environmental degradation, livelihood loss, and socio-political tensions can be mitigated through inclusive governance and strategic partnerships. Ultimately, the overarching Fellowship seeks to elevate justice to the same level of urgency as scientific and technological innovation in climate action. It will generate distinctive empirical data and foster interdisciplinary expertise, ensuring that the post-2030 UN Sustainable Development Agenda fully accounts for justice in energy transitions. The postholder will work within the African Leadership Centre, Global Institutes, School of Global Affairs at King’s College London, contributing to the design and implementation of this bottom-up knowledge systems that centre community voices and silences in critical minerals governance. The role involves collaboration with international partners in Ghana, Chile, and Australia, and supports training and mentoring of a small research staff across the project. The postholder is responsible for developing and refining research methodology, training research staff, and supporting interdisciplinary collaboration. The postholder will work in collaboration with Dr Sefa-Nyarko and the wider Fellowship team and partner institutions. This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract for 3 years, but starting off with an initial one year contract renewable for up to the 3 years. 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. Please note the start date will be in the first quarter of 2026. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria PhD in research methodology, social sciences, or a closely related field (or near completion).  Demonstrated experience in participatory, visual embodiment, and interpretive research methods.  Track record of writing papers as evidenced by publications or submitted manuscripts in referred journals.  Experience in designing and implementing qualitative (and quantitative) approaches to research.  Track record of working collaboratively in interdisciplinary and international teams.  Track record of doing research in diverse international settings.  Proficiency in analytical and statistical software.  Excellent networking and partnership-building skills. Desirable criteria Experience working in African, Latin American, or Australian contexts, especially if fluent in Spanish or local languages relevant to critical minerals mining fields in Ghana, Chile or Australia.  Knowledge of Hermeneutical Ethnography or similar methodologies such as visual embodiments methodology  Experience in policy engagement or research dissemination.  Project management skills, including experience in developing Monitoring and Evaluation tools and implementing them.  Experience in training or capacity building for early career researchers.  Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £45,031 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 131265 Close Date: 15-Dec-2025 Contact Person: Dr Clement Sefa-Nyarko Contact Details: Clement.1.sefa-nyarko@kcl.ac.uk

About Us The School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences at King's College London is a world-leading center for research and innovation in medical imaging, image analysis, and biomedical engineering. Our interdisciplinary research brings together engineers, computer scientists, physicists, and clinicians to develop cutting-edge technologies that transform healthcare. This position is part of a prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network, offering exceptional training and networking opportunities across leading European research institutions. The MSCA programme supports the career development of early-stage researchers through international collaboration, specialized training, and exposure to both academic and industrial partners.  About The Role We are seeking an exceptional early-stage researcher to join our MSCA Doctoral Network as DC5 (Doctoral Candidate 5), focusing on quantitative phenotyping via generative modelling of quantitative MRI data. This exciting PhD position combines advanced machine learning with medical imaging physics to develop next-generation tools for biomarker extraction and clinical decision support. You will develop innovative generative models using vector quantised variational autoencoders (VQ-VAE) and transformer architectures to synthesise realistic quantitative MRI (qMRI) data with controlled anatomic variability. Your work will address a critical challenge in medical imaging: the limited availability of qMRI datasets. By augmenting models with phenotypes from non-quantitative MRI and disentangling image content from acquisition physics, you will create powerful tools that work across different imaging protocols. A key aspect of your research will be developing physics-aware models that bidirectionally map between non-quantitative and quantitative MRI data. Using Bloch equation simulations and cycle-consistent learning, you will create physics-invariant networks for biomarker extraction, segmentation, and classification. This work has significant potential to improve the robustness and generalizability of AI tools in clinical settings. The position offers unique international experience through a series of planned secondments at leading institutions, such as Amsterdam UMC (Netherlands) to apply your generative models to parameter mapping networks, University of Antwerp (Belgium) to validate your MRI simulator with preclinical data, and Institut Curie (France) to develop physics-invariant segmentation tools, to be discussed with the applicant You will receive comprehensive training in Advanced Machine Learning for medical applications, Scientific Computing, Image Processing, and Image Acquisition, while working alongside world-class researchers in medical imaging and AI. Expected milestones include: (1) a covariate-conditioned generative model of qMRI data (M18), (2) a fast physics-based MRI simulator (M24), (3) a bidirectional non-quantitative to qMRI mapping model (M30), and (4) an integrated joint generative framework (M42). This position is funded through a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network grant and includes full enrollment in a doctoral programme with structured supervision and research training. The attractive salary package follows MSCA regulations, including living allowance, mobility allowance, and family allowance where applicable. This is a full-time post (35 hours/week), and you will be offered a fixed-term contract for 3 years / until the end of the PhD. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Hold a Master's degree or equivalent in computer science, biomedical engineering, medical imaging, mathematics, or related discipline Strong background in machine learning and deep learning, particularly in generative models (VAEs, GANs, transformers) Programming experience in Python and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch) Knowledge of medical image processing and analysis techniques Ability to understand and implement mathematical models, including physics-based models Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an international research network Meet MSCA mobility rule: at time of recruitment, must not have resided or carried out main activity in the UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to appointment Desirable criteria Experience with quantitative MRI (qMRI) techniques and physics Experience with vector quantised variational autoencoders (VQ-VAE) or similar models Knowledge of MRI physics and Bloch equation simulations Experience with medical image segmentation or classification tasks Publications in machine learning, medical imaging, or related fields Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information  We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network programme salary package following MSCA regulations, including living allowance, mobility allowance, and family allowance where applicable Job ID: 133125 Close Date: 04-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Laura Zappulla Contact Details: laura.zappulla@kcl.ac.uk