Applications are sought for a committed AI System Developer to work with Dr Andrew O’Malley on a Beatson Cancer Charity funded project entitled MiniAFTERc AI. The project aims to test whether existing genAI tools could be modified for clinical use in a simulated setting; the primary duties will be to adapt an existing in-house platform (SimPatient) into the minimum viable product (MVP) that delivers the intervention. Specifically:     

• Adapt the existing SimPatient platform for patient-facing use, so that it administers the FCR4 screening tool and triggers the scripted MiniAFTERc intervention above threshold.
• Encode the manualised MiniAFTERc intervention as a conversational flow, revising prompts and scripts in response to fidelity review.
• Extend the platform’s safeguarding behaviour for patient-facing risk (e.g. suicidal ideation), including escalation messaging.
• Configure logging and export of transcripts and scores for the pilot analyses, and maintain version control, tests and documentation.  

The successful applicant will have a good first degree in computer science, software engineering, data science or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience, and will be comfortable working within an existing codebase and with LLM or conversational-AI APIs. Experience of digital health, or of safeguarding features in conversational systems, is desirable.  

Enquiries should be directed to Dr Andrew O’Malley aso2@st-andrews.ac.uk

St Andrews offers more than just a place to work it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.  

In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package for the AI System Developer includes:   

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)   
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution of 14.5%   
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance   
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services   
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel   
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme     
• 34 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.    

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.  

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people

Closing Date: Monday 5 October 2026 Interview Date: Monday 12 October 2026

Please quote ref: AD2921LS

Job Description: AD2921LSFPs.pdf

School of Medicine

Salary: £32,080 - £37,694 pro rata, per annum 

Part Time: 7.25 hours per week 

Fixed Term: 4 Months 

Start Date: October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter