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.

Cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, heart failure and stroke, are among the leading causes of illness and early death. They are strongly driven by high rates of overweight and obesity: in 2022, 64% of adults in England were overweight or living with obesity, and 29% were living with obesity. Excess weight is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes and for the heart and circulatory complications that follow. Around 5.6 million people in the UK are living with diabetes, about 90% of whom have type 2 diabetes. High blood pressure is widespread: around 30% of adults in England have hypertension, and one in three - approximately 4.2 million people, are undiagnosed. Many people with serious cardiometabolic risk factors are therefore only identified when they present with a heart attack, stroke or other emergency.

Current risk assessment relies on clinic visits, blood tests and questionnaires. These tools work, but they are resource intensive, depend on people attending appointments and are not designed for low-burden, remote screening at scale. There are currently no tools in routine NHS use that analyse a person’s voice to help identify cardiometabolic risk.

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. 

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

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, and publications for any informal discussion. 

For queries on the application process, the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 0626-212

Closing Date: 23:59, 26 July 2026  

Interview Date: Friday 31 July 2026

Closing Date: 26 Jul 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £41,374 to £48,639 per annum - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for the post of Research Assistant in the Department of Computer Science.

This is a fixed term post for one year from August 2026 (flexible start date).

The project seeks to advance the use of wearable technologies, such as smartwatches, earphones, and other body-worn devices, for continuous and non-invasive health monitoring. Through the development of robust machine learning models, and uncertainty-aware prediction methods, the project aims to improve the early detection of movement-related symptoms, behavioural changes and other digital biomarkers associated with neurological and long-term health conditions. The post holder will contribute to research outputs and support the wider development of digital health research within the Computer Science department.

The successful candidate will:

You will have a Master’s degree in Digital Health, Healthcare, or a closely related discipline, with a strong interest in applying machine learning to health and wearable sensor data. Experience in machine learning, data analysis, wearable sensing, digital biomarkers, or healthcare-related research would be highly desirable. 

The role offers an excellent opportunity to work on applied machine learning research with real-world health impact, contributing to the development of reliable computational methods for detecting, monitoring and helping to prevent health problems such as Parkinson’s disease. 

The successful candidate will join a vibrant and supportive research environment within the Department of Computer Science at Royal Holloway, University of London, and will contribute to the growing area of digital health and trustworthy AI. You will be expected to conduct both independent and collaborative research, develop and evaluate machine learning models for wearable sensor data, contribute to publications in leading academic venues, collaborate with PhD students and other members of the research team, and support the overall goals of the project in wearable sensing and uncertainty-aware healthcare AI.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Rich Training and Development programmes
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution 
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. 
• Free parking 

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. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Khuong An Nguyen at Khuong.Nguyen@rhul.ac.uk

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 0626-201

Closing Date: 23:59, 3 July 2026  

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 03 Jul 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £34,670 to £40,284 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) in the Department of Earth Sciences.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the research project “Fault system architecture in the Liverpool Bay area (UK)”.

The UK will need to capture and store millions of tonnes of CO₂ per year as part of the 2050 net zero pathway. Offshore hydrocarbon fields in Liverpool Bay are reaching the end of their production life and have been identified as suitable for repurposing into large-scale CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage) projects.
The fundamental characteristics of fault systems exert a major control on subsurface fluid migration, reservoir compartmentalisation, and trapping mechanisms within potential CO₂ storage complexes. Consequently, optimal deployment of CCUS solutions relies upon a robust understanding of fault network architecture in the subsurface.
This project will utilise extensive industry datasets to characterise the tectono-stratigraphic framework offshore Liverpool Bay and provide the geoscientific evidence base relevant to future optimal development of CCUS solutions in the region. The research forms part of the UK Energy Futures research partnership, a joint industry-academia initiative supporting the UK energy transition, and contributes to HyNet North West, a major regional decarbonisation programme focused on reducing carbon emissions across north-west England and north Wales.

The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Nicola Scarselli as part of the research team. The role will involve contributing to the structural analysis of the study area through the integration of surface and subsurface datasets. This will include synthesising existing knowledge of the structural architecture offshore Liverpool Bay, establishing a regional tectono-stratigraphic framework, and carrying out detailed fault analysis for key structures. The postdoctoral researcher will also synthesise results for the preparation and dissemination of research outputs, including academic papers and presentations.

The post is for 12 months, with an expected starting date of 1 October 2026. 

We welcome applications from candidates who meet most of the following criteria 

1. A PhD in Earth Sciences
2. Strong knowledge of structural geology and subsurface analysis
3. Experience working in large subsurface projects within both industry and academia
4. Experience mapping stratigraphic and structural features using seismic reflection datasets
5. Experience in fault analysis workflows, including restoration of individual structures and regional profiles
6. Experience using subsurface interpretation software
7. Experience using a range of desktop tools to produce high-quality documents, presentations and technical diagrams
8. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a research team, managing tasks and deadlines effectively under general supervision
9. Experience preparing research outputs for academic or industry audiences is desirable

 In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution 
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. 
• Free parking 

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.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.

Please quote the reference: 0626-197

Closing Date: 23:59, 15 July 2026

Interview Date: 23 July 2026

Closing Date: 15 Jul 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £46,072 per annum - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Information Security.

The role supports the delivery of the research project “New Approaches for the Linear Transform in BFV/BGV”. The successful applicant will work with Dr Rachel Player and her research team on this project. The successful applicant will be based in the Cryptography Group within the Department. This is a team of nine permanent academic staff and several PhD students who conduct research across four main areas: secure computation, post-quantum cryptography, protocol security, and cryptography for AI.

The successful applicant will have comprehensive knowledge of fully homomorphic encryption, knowledge of research techniques and methodologies relevant to cryptography research, excellent communication skills, and the ability to present complex information effectively to a range of audiences. They will have strong programming skills and a good quality publication record.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

The University has adopted hybrid working for some roles and so some remote working would be possible for this role

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. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Rachel Player on rachel.player@rhul.ac.uk or +44 (0)1784 276872.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 0626-192

Closing Date: 23:59, 29 June 2026 

Interview Date: 8 July 2026

Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £41,374 per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Applications are invited for the post of Post Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) in the Department of Information Security at Royal Holloway.

This is a fixed term post for two years from October 2026 (flexible start date).

This is a two-year full-time position funded by the EPSRC Open Plus Fellowship Understandable Cryptography: A new approach to cryptography based on modular design and real-world security needs, starting around October 2026 (flexible start date). The successful candidate will join the Crypto Group at Royal Holloway, a dynamic research group comprising 9 academics and 10 PhD students, working on cutting-edge problems in cryptography. For more information on RHUL’s Crypto Group, please visit https://cryptography.isg.rhul.ac.uk/.

Cryptography underpins many aspects of modern digital life, and cryptographic protocols are used daily for activities ranging from messaging and online shopping to web browsing. While such protocols are often designed to provide advanced security and privacy guarantees, these do not always align well with the real-world needs of the users who rely on them. Furthermore, many users find it difficult to meaningfully interact with such technologies due to their complexity and lack of transparency. Electronic voting systems are a prominent example, where strong technical guarantees may coexist with limited usability, understanding, and trust.

This project aims to design new security definitions and cryptographic protocols that better align with users’ real-world needs, with a particular focus on advanced privacy. Our proposed approach combines modular protocol design to improve understandability with user studies to better capture and formalise practical privacy requirements.

The successful candidate will:

You will have a PhD in Computer Science or Maths (or be near completion) with a strong research record in the area of cryptography, preferably with experience in provable security. You will have demonstrated research capability through publications in top-tier venues. 

The role offers an excellent opportunity to work on fundamental research problems with real-world impact, collaborate with leading academic partners including Royal Holloway, the University of Luxembourg, and École Polytechnique, and become part of a vibrant and supportive research environment. 

You will be expected to conduct independent as well as collaborative research, publish in leading academic venues, collaborate with PhD students, and contribute to the overall goals of the Understandable Cryptography project.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

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. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Elizabeth Quaglia at Elizabeth.Quaglia@rhul.ac.uk.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.

Please quote the reference: 0626-193

Closing Date: 23:59, 15 July 2026  

Interview Date: Week commencing 10^th August 2026

Closing Date: 15 Jul 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £41,374 to £48,639 per annum - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Associate - Digital Practice in the Department of Drama, Theatre and Dance at Royal Holloway, University of London.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Horizon Europe-funded project CIVIC STAGE, led by Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL). The project brings together universities, public authorities, NGOs and umbrella organisations from across Europe and New Zealand to explore how participatory theatre and digital practices can equip young people to become active and engaged citizens.

The 0.4 FTE nature of this post suits early career researchers seeking flexibility alongside other commitments. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience of large-scale collaborative research, international networking, and interdisciplinary knowledge exchange across theatre, education and digital innovation.

Working closely with the Principal Investigator and the Royal Holloway research team, the post holder will contribute to transdisciplinary approaches combining theatre, citizenship education and digital innovation. Key responsibilities include: reviewing existing practices in citizenship education; developing training modules on media literacy and misinformation; integrating gamified and digital elements into educational resources for young people aged 15–29; conducting focus groups; supporting pilot activities and advocacy events; and disseminating findings through publications and presentations.

We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in theatre and performance studies, digital humanities, games and interactive media, media literacy, educational technology, participatory arts research, or related fields, who can demonstrate innovative approaches to engaging users through digital and gamified methodologies.

You will hold a PhD in a relevant discipline or be close to completion, with expertise in research methods relevant to the project and knowledge of gamified approaches to theatre and/or education. Experience of collaborative research with cultural and educational organisations and co-designed stakeholder engagement is essential.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international, multi-agency environment, and experience of contributing to high-quality publications. Practical experience of developing gamified tools and training stakeholders in their use would be particularly welcome.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

The post is based in Egham, Surrey and within commuting distance from London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr. Aneta Mancewicz by email at: aneta.mancewicz@rhul.ac.uk

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Royal Holloway recognises the importance of helping its employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements. We are happy to consider a request for flexible working for this post including remote working and compressed working hours.

Please quote the reference: 0626-194

Closing Date: 23:59, 10 July 2026  

Interview Dates: 23 and 24 July 2026

Closing Date: 10 Jul 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £46,072 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Associate - Civic Education in the Department of Drama, Theatre and Dance at Royal Holloway, University of London.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Horizon Europe-funded project CIVIC STAGE, led by Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL). The project brings together universities, public authorities, NGOs and umbrella organisations from across Europe and New Zealand to explore how participatory theatre and digital practices can equip young people to become active and engaged citizens.

The 0.4 FTE nature of this post suits early career researchers seeking flexibility alongside other commitments. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience of large-scale collaborative research, international networking, and interdisciplinary knowledge exchange across theatre, education and digital innovation.

Working closely with the Principal Investigator and the Royal Holloway research team, the postholder will contribute to the development of an evidence-based framework for citizenship education. Key responsibilities include: reviewing existing research literature and case studies of citizenship education, including drama and theatre-driven approaches; organising and running focus groups with young people, educators, policymakers and other stakeholders; coordinating the development and pilot implementation of eight training modules in non-formal and informal settings; collecting and analysing data from pilots; developing assessment tools for measuring long-term impact; managing ethics applications; and disseminating findings through publications, conferences and advocacy events.

We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in civic education, theatre and performance studies, participatory arts research, educational research, or related fields. We are particularly interested in applicants who can demonstrate knowledge of drama and theatre-driven approaches to citizenship education and experience of research with disadvantaged or diverse communities.

You will hold a PhD in a relevant discipline or be close to completion, with demonstrable expertise in qualitative, quantitative and participatory research methods. Experience of collaborative and co-designed research with cultural and educational organisations is essential. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-agency, international environment. You will have experience of analysing and writing up research for diverse audiences and contributing to high-quality publications. Experience of contributing to research bids would be welcome.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

The post is based in Egham, Surrey and within commuting distance from London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr. Aneta Mancewicz by email at: aneta.mancewicz@rhul.ac.uk

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Royal Holloway recognises the importance of helping its employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements. We are happy to consider a request for flexible working for this post including remote working and compressed working hours.

Please quote the reference: 0626-195

Closing Date: 23:59, 10 July 2026  

Interview Dates: 23 and 24 July 2026

Closing Date: 10 Jul 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £46,072 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance