Nikolaos Koutsouleris

King’s College London, a world-renowned university, is offering a postdoctoral researcher position in the Department of Psychosis Studies at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN). The IoPPN is a leading European center for mental health and neuroscience research, recognized for its impact on schizophrenia research and its contributions to national and international guidelines for psychosis care. The Department of Psychosis Studies is known for its inclusive ethos and its commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of psychotic disorders through interdisciplinary research and global collaborations. The successful candidate will join the Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Lab, working closely with Dr Paris Alexandros Lalousis and Professor Nikolaos Koutsouleris. The role focuses on developing and validating predictive models using multimodal data, including neuroimaging (structural and functional MRI, spectroscopy, PET), omics (genomic, proteomic, cytokine markers), and digital phenotyping (ecological momentary assessments, passive sensing). The postholder will also contribute to building a predictive modelling platform for transdiagnostic comparisons, external validation, and integration into clinical trials. Applicants should have a PhD in neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline, with expertise in machine learning, high-dimensional data analysis, and coding skills in MATLAB, Python, or R. The position is full-time (35 hours/week) and fixed-term until 30/06/2028. King’s College London values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. Candidates should submit a CV and supporting statement addressing the essential criteria. Interviews are scheduled for 10 December 2025.