Join DERI
We collaborate with a range of partners across Queen Mary and internationally to support our mission to deliver innovation and drive impact in digital, data science, and AI. As a member of DERI, you'll be part of a world-leading network of researchers and receive access to exclusive events and opportunities.
There are multiple ways to engage with DERI which include:
Vacancies: Current vacancies to join us to work at DERI will appear below when available.
Fellowship Opportunities: We welcome expressions of interest from excellent candidates looking to apply for independent Fellowships hosted in DERI. Further details can be found on our dedicated Fellowships Page.
Visiting Academics: We seek to collaborate widely with researchers from across the world, and welcome expressions of interest from those waiting to collaborate with DERI as part of a visiting researcher opportunity. We encourage anyone in this position to research out directly to our academic staff, to discuss collaborations and opportunities in DERI. You can see further details of our staff on the Research Team pages.
PhD Opportunities: Students looking to undertake a PhD in DERI are encouraged to review our Research Teams and contact potential supervisors directly to discuss opportunities. Any funded positions available within DERI will be added to the vacancies section below.
You can also connect with DERI via our social media channels:
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/qm-deri
X: @DERI_QMUL
Current Vacancies
Roles available in DERI will be advertised here, as well as on the Queen Mary job pages when available.
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Multiscale, Multimodal, Foundation Models for Medicine and Healthcare - Deadline July 13th 2025
We are looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral research associate (PDRA) to join the research group of Professor Venet Osmani. You will be a key member of the Osmani Lab at DERI, contributing to our development and the success of our mission, and we are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic at the idea of contributing to the building of Professor Osmani's lab at Queen Mary. Research will focus on identifying and publishing results in methods to build foundation models, using multimodal and multiscale health data.
Please see the Queen Mary Jobs website for further details on how to apply.
Institute Manager (Maternity Cover) - Deadline July 6th 2025
An opportunity has arisen in the Digital Environment Research Institute to provide maternity cover for the Institute Manager position. The role will be available from mid-August, for a period of 12 months. The role is multi-faceted and the successful candidate will oversee, and lead the operational aspects of the Institute, including managing the Institute’s budgets, research portfolio, HR and professional services aspects, as well as estates, and health and safety requirements.
Priorities during the 12 month period will be focused on maintaining the growth of the institute, providing holistic operational support, including supporting the expansion of the research portfolio, and maximising financial return to the department.
Please see the Queen Mary Jobs website for further details on how to apply.
