39 Scientific Research jobs in London

Research Associate - Strand, London, WC2R 2LS About us 

The Faculty

The Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences (NMES) comprises Chemistry, Engineering, Informatics, Mathematics, and Physics – all departments highly rated in research activities and a wide-ranging portfolio of education programmes.   

Celebrating diversity and supporting staff is important to us and we offer a range of provision including flexible working, caring support (including a Parenting and Carers Fund and the Carer’s Career Development Fund), training, and a variety of diversity and inclusion networks. Staff can apply for flexible working to help them balance the demands of their professional and personal commitments and we offer comprehensive leave policies for parental, adoption, surrogacy, dependant and shared leave.  

The university is making investment in NMES and both student and staff numbers are growing. Our staff come from over 45 countries and 56% of our students are from outside the UK. Principally located on the Strand Campus in the heart of central London, further details available at

Physics:

The study of Physics at King's dates back to the foundation of the College in 1829. The Department is currently undergoing significant growth with substantial investment in new appointments, research infrastructure and laboratory space refurbishment. We offer a range of UG courses in both three-year (BSc) and 4-year (MSci) versions as well as MSc and PhD programmes.  

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About the role 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced researcher, holding a PhD in cell biology, biochemistry or related disciplines that has experience and is interested in different aspects of cellular mechanobiology. The candidate will work with optogenetic tools, AFM and cell mechanics techniques to study how proteins translocate across several organelles.

The project is funded by the Wellcome Trust. The project will be developed between the Francis Crick Institute and the Department of Physics at King’s College London. 

Within King’s, you will be part of the department of Physics, which belongs to the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences (NMES). Supporting our staff is important to us and we offer a range of provision including flexible working, caring support, and training opportunities. The university is making significant investment in the Faculty and both student and staff numbers are growing. Our staff come from over 45 countries and around 56% of our students are from outside the UK.

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Key responsibilities

•    Develop high quality research in the field of mechanobiology   

•    Contribute to publications arising from this project

•    Contribute fully to developing and enhancing the research profile of the Department, Faculty, and University, including establishing a track record of high-quality publications

•    Use new research techniques and methods

•    Identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an a fixed term contract until 01/11/2027.

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.

Research Associate - Strand, London, WC2R 2LS About Us

The focus of the Köchl lab is to study immune cell signalling in response to TCR and chemokine receptor triggering, and biomechanical cues from the tissue environment. Particularly we are interested in understanding how immune cell migration, immune synapse formation and target cell elimination is regulated. This role is located in my lab in Borough Wing, Guy’s Hospital. 

About the role

We are looking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate on a 3-year contract, starting as soon as possible.

Human health faces constant challenges from environmental insults like infections, cancer, and tissue damage, with the immune system playing a key role in responding to these threats.

It has become evident that immune responses are not only shaped by ligand-receptor interactions but also by biomechanical cues from the tissue environment. For example, tumour tissues, can be significantly stiffer and experience higher 3D compression forces, thereby influencing signalling in both tumour and immune cells. While tissue mechanics are recognised as important for tumour biology, their impact on immune cells like cytotoxic T cells (CTLs) or macrophages is less understood.

In this project we will study the effect of tissue mechanics and osmotics on embedded immune cells using a strategic combination of in vitro and in/ex vivo assays. Particularly we are interested in understanding how these tissue parameters affect immune cell signalling and gene expression in response to antigen or chemokine receptor triggering and if we can exploit these pathways to increase the mechanical fitness of CAR T cells.

This project is a close collaboration with the Fritzsche lab at the Kennedy Institute in Oxford. The successful candidate will be based at King’s College London but closely work together with the Frizsche lab. Extensive experience in mouse work, cell biology, signalling techniques and biomechanics are essential. This includes super-resolution microscopy approaches, and an ability to analyse complex data sets.

This is a full time role (35 hours per annum), and you will be offered a fixed term contract for 3 years. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to

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.

Research Associate - Strand, London, WC2R 2LS About us

The Department of Political Economy is a unique interdisciplinary enterprise located in the heart of London with proximity to both the world of politics and the City. Founded in 2010, it is the only dedicated Department of Political Economy in the United Kingdom. The teaching and research recognises that the disciplines of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics are inextricably linked: it is not possible to properly understand political processes without exploring the economic or value contexts in which politics operates. Similarly, sound economic analysis requires an awareness of how resource allocation is conditioned both by the values and principles of individuals and communities, and by political and legal institutions, and the way these have been understood by different traditions in social thought.  

Department of Political Economy: 

( Department of Political Economy is a unique interdisciplinary enterprise located in the heart of London with proximity to both the world of politics and the City. Founded in 2010, it is the only dedicated Department of Political Economy in the United Kingdom. The teaching and research recognises that the disciplines of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics are inextricably linked: it is not possible to properly understand political processes without exploring the economic or value contexts in which politics operates. Similarly, sound economic analysis requires an awareness of how resource allocation is conditioned both by the values and principles of individuals and communities, and by political and legal institutions, and the way these have been understood by different traditions in social thought. Department of Political Economy: School of Politics and Economics: Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy: )

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About the role 

The Centre for the Study of Governance and Society (CSGS) in the Department of Political Economy (DPE) is seeking a one-year post-doctoral fellow to work on the project ‘Market Economies and Green Ideals’ supported by the John Templeton Foundation. The aim of the project is to bring into contestation different models of market economies and their relationship to sustainability objectives with a particular focus on liberal, missionary and stakeholder models of market systems. We aim to recruit a post-doctoral researcher working in one of the following areas; the relationship between market economies, economic growth and sustainability; the relationship between market economies and systemic ecological risks; and the relationship between market economies, freedom and environmental justice. We welcome candidates working on any of these topics and addressing different aspects of them from disciplinary and inter-disciplinary perspectives across the social sciences and humanities. These include anthropology, economics, geography, philosophy, political economy, political science, political theory, and sociology. Where relevant we also welcome candidates, whose work integrates insights from the social and human sciences with the natural sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to work on academic papers and/or book manuscripts and contribute to the daily life of the CSGS and DPE.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026.

**Job Description Summary**
This role is to provide in house (limited travel) support relating to study set-up, monitoring and close-out activities to ensure the compliant and efficient conduct of GE HealthCare clinical studies.
GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.
**Job Description**
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform initial contact and participate in the assessment and selection of qualified investigators for inclusion in clinical programs.
+ Serve as the primary in-house contact for sites and investigators participating in studies.
+ Work with on-site monitors, to ensure compliant and efficient study conduct at site.
+ Support the conduct of Pre-Selection (feasibility), Initiation, Monitoring, and Closeout site visits. Attending (co-monitoring) as required (minimal travel expected for this in house role).
+ Support with reviews of monitoring visit reports as required.
+ Provide input to the preparation of study documentation such as protocols, amendments, Case Report Forms, and study reports.
+ Facilitate and support the preparation of regulatory and IEC/IRB submissions
+ Facilitate the collection and processing (upload to eTMF) of essential documents and correspondence.
+ Ensure that the files for the site (TMF and working files) for which the job holder is responsible are up to date, accurate and include all essential documents as detailed in ICH-GCP.
+ Assist in the conduct of internal and external Trial Master File Audits, in accordance with applicable SOPs and regulations/guidelines.
+ Negotiate and track site/trial budget according to financial agreement with each site and facilitation of site contract execution.
+ Develop and/or review Patient information and Informed Consent Forms and other patient facing materials as required.
+ Assist with the tracking of subject enrollment at each trial site, and provide management with detailed reports of clinical activities, as requested.
+ Ensure that clinical sites have adequate supplies (IMP and Non-IMP) to perform the study.
+ Actively attend study team meetings, including follow-up on assigned action items.
+ Develop a thorough knowledge of the diagnostic/therapeutic field and clinical programme(s) for the studie(s) to which the job holder is assigned.
+ Support oversight of vendor(s), e.g. Central Laboratory, as needed.
+ Participate in the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures, guidelines, forms and checklists.
+ Assist in the coordination of investigator meetings.
+ Perform training to site personnel, vendor and internal study personnel, as required.
+ Actively identify and communicate areas for improvement within the global clinical research infrastructure at GE HealthCare
**Qualifications**
+ PhD, MSc or BSc in a scientific / medical discipline with at least 3 years Clinical Research (preferably monitoring) or equivalent experience
+ Thorough understanding of the processes that are part of the day-to-day work of Clinical Research
+ Demonstrable team-work, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
+ A good understanding of the relevant Regulatory Authority regulations, guidance and the drug development process
+ The ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure and time constraints
+ Strong process improvement mindset, passion for quality.
+ Technical aptitude (i.e. able to read and comprehend technical documentation, ability to comprehend and execute procedures, demonstrated understanding of system documentation).
+ Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
+ Familiarity with industry standard computerised system applications (e.g. eTMF, EDC, CTMS)
+ Experience with Veeva or other document/information management systems desired
+ Ability to work independently
**Inclusion and Diversity**
GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership - always with unyielding integrity.
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Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you'd expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you'll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration, and support.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Strand, London, WC2R 2LS About Us

The post will be based in the King’s Centre for Lung Health (KCLH) in the Peter Gorer Department of Immunobiology at Guy’s Hospital in the heart of London. KCLH brings together expertise across the Respiratory Science disciplines with a vision to eliminate lung disease by prevention, early diagnosis and improved treatments. We are leading the field in understanding mechanisms of disease, molecular diagnostics and novel treatments of lung diseases. The Centre offers a vibrant, inclusive, collaborative, and interactive environment.

The postholder will interact with clinicians based at the Royal Brompton Hospital and Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals. There will be opportunities for periods of secondment to the laboratories of collaborators, Professor Maddy Parsons (Randall Centre for Cell and Molecular Biophysics, KCL), Professor Anne O’Garra (Immunoregulation and Infection Laboratory, Francis Crick Institute) and Professor Francesca Ciccarelli (Cancer Systems Biology Laboratory, Francis Crick Institute and Centre Lead for Cancer Genomics and Computational Biology at Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London).

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Research staff training and development is actively supported at King’s through the action plan for the Concordat for Research Staff.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral research associate to join our dynamic, interdisciplinary team to study mechanisms of early lung fibrosis.

The Hewitt Lab are searching for a motivated and engaged postdoctoral researcher to advance a unique research programme investigating early lung fibrosis at King’s College London. It is anticipated candidates will have a relevant PhD in immunology or respiratory sciences, and have experience with cell culture approaches, advanced microscopy and immunological assays on fresh human tissue samples to phenotype and functionally characterise cell populations. Experience in advanced sequencing and omics analysis is desirable.

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) comprises a group of over 200 disorders which are characterised by inflammation and / or fibrosis within the interstitial space.  The most common form of ILD is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive and incurable scarring lung disease of unknown cause. There are 6000 new IPF cases diagnosed in the UK each year and with a median survival time of around 3 years, IPF carries a prognosis comparable to many types of cancer. Early changes compatible with pulmonary fibrosis called interstitial lung abnormalities (ILA), can be detected incidentally on computed tomography (CT) scans. As a proportion of ILAs will progress to pulmonary fibrosis, they provide a unique opportunity to study early disease mechanisms in the subclinical stages of pulmonary fibrosis.

This research is unique in studying early fibrotic lung disease as will examine mechanisms which are altered in patients with subclinical illness to understand the molecular mechanisms driving disease.  Follow-up of this cohort and comparison of those with ILA who do and do not progress will facilitate better understanding of causal pathways. This research is vital to the development of new therapeutics which could potentially modify disease trajectory and prevent progression of fibrosis.

The postholder will use a range of state-of-the-art molecular biology, microscopy and cell culture (including 3D culture) techniques to dissect early disease mechanisms and identify potential therapeutic targets for treatment of IPF. Through close links with the Royal Brompton Hospital, there is excellent access to human blood, airway and tissue samples from one of Europe’s largest and most well- characterised ILD cohorts. The postholder will be responsible for tissue processing ad generation of / sorting of primary lung cells from bronchoscopy samples and tissue. Spatial transcriptomics will be used to characterise cellular populations, functional cell states and cell- cell interactions.  To validate epithelial-immune cell interactions in vitro, organoid co-culture models will be developed using primary human epithelial cells. Candidates should have an excellent research track record, be committed to the project and keen to work in a multidisciplinary team. Experience in analysing transcriptomic data would be beneficial.

The research will be primarily undertaken at King’s College London within the King’s Centre for Lung Health (KCLH) at Guy’s Hospital, an inclusive centre of excellence working to advance lung health. The postholder will also be required to work closely with KCL team members in the Parsons Group, for expertise in 3D culture models and imaging, and collaborators in the O’Garra Lab and Ciccarelli Lab at the Francis Crick Institute, for expertise in genomics technologies and informatics analysis. World-class facilities and training are provided, within a dynamic, vibrant and inclusive research environment, with opportunities to engage with industry collaborators to drive translation of findings to a clinical setting.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 31 December 2027.

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.

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Strand, London, WC2R 2LS About us

The Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London is one of the oldest law schools in England and recognised globally as one of the best law schools in the world. The School was established in 1831 and has played an integral role in the life of King's since the university was formed almost 200 years ago.

King’s has been in service to society since its foundation and we’re proud to continue that tradition to this day. Our research and teaching address some of the most pressing questions of our time relating to equality and human rights, the legal implications of climate change, globalisation, international relations, trade, competition and global finance, to name but a few. Members of The Dickson Poon School of Law advise governments, serve on commissions and public bodies and are seconded to national and international organisations, helping to shape policy and practice nationally and internationally.

About the role

We are seeking two dynamic researchers interested in working as part of an interdisciplinary research team on a project funded by the Wellcome Trust (Discovery Award) Between Deception and Dissent: regulating unproven, disproven and misleading health-related claims.

This 6-year Discovery Award will critically explore how contemporary seek to control and regulate unproven, disproven, or misleading health-related claims. Bringing together perspectives from socio-legal studies, science and technology studies (STS), and philosophy our project will critically explore regulatory approaches and their unfolding impacts in three regions: Europe (France/Greece/Ireland/UK), West Africa (Ghana/Senegal), and North America (Canada/Mexico).

The postdoctoral associates will be responsible for delivering the research, alongside and under the supervision of the PI, across the UK and either France or Ireland). The post holders will also work closely with Prof. Cloatre and the rest of the team towards the broader objectives of the project, and will be embedded in its broader cross-national team and activities.

This is a full time post (35 Hours per week), although applications for part-time positions of a minimum of 28 hours per week will be considered. You will be offered a fixed term contract for 3 years.

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Strand, London, WC2R 2LS About us 

Applications are invited for a Research Associate to work on a new study funded by the Wellcome Trust. The aim of this project is to advance understanding of the lived experiences and support needs of minoritised ethnic people with multiple long-term conditions, and transform how healthcare providers, communities and policymakers construct, respond to, and support them in local and national contexts. 

The post holder will be based at the Department of Global Health & Social Medicine; a unique interdisciplinary community that connects social scientists, biomedical researchers and clinicians, who explore the complex social determinants of health, illness and ageing in a global perspective.

About the role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) on this exciting study. The post requires experience of conducting qualitative research and community engagement.  The post holder will assist with recruitment of minoritised ethnic people with multiple long-term conditions, their carers, healthcare providers, community leaders, and policy makers and conduct interview using narrative and creative approaches. The postholder will contribute to analysing the qualitative data collected, preparing high quality outputs, disseminating  research findings to different audiences and completing administrative tasks related to the study.

You will gain experience of conducting research in different settings, using innovative techniques to understand the support needs of minoritised ethnic people with multiple long-term conditions and collaborating with community organisations and policy makers.

This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 31st August 2027.

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.

Post-doctoral Research Associate - Strand, London, WC2R 2LS About Us

The School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences at King’s College London (KCL), along with its Department of Infectious Diseases, enjoys international acclaim for employing a wide range of methodologies to investigate infectious diseases and promote health and well-being. The School and Department are home to leading experts in immunology, pathogen molecular biology, and host-pathogen interactions, bringing together extensive knowledge, skills, and experience. Located on the Guy’s campus, the Department benefits from close ties with clinical teams at the neighbouring Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust.

The Galao lab, also situated on the Guy’s campus, has access to fully supported facilities for tissue culture, microscopy, flow cytometry, and molecular biology, all of which will be utilized in the proposed project.

The Galao lab focuses on understanding how RNA viruses interact with the host immune system, with particular attention to mechanisms by which viruses like SARS-CoV-2 are countered by host defences and how they evolve strategies to evade immune detection.

About the role

We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to join the laboratory of Dr Rui Galão in the Department of Infectious Diseases at King’s College London. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, conducting, analysing, and presenting experimental research focused on characterising the evolution of immune evasion mechanisms in SARS-CoV-2. This work will concentrate on viruses isolated from immunocompromised individuals with long-term persistent infections, as well as on newly emerging variants of concern (VOCs).

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate that has obtained (or will obtain soon) a PhD in a relevant subject (i.e. virology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology). Experience working with pathogens (ideally viruses) and/or host immunity is essential.  

The lab uses a combination of molecular techniques (e.g. nanopore-based sequencing, reverse genetics, immunoblotting, luciferase-based assays, RT-qPCR, microscopy) to study virus evolution and innate/adaptive immunity in the context of viral infection. Prior experience in some of these techniques is desirable.

Research in the Galão lab explores diverse aspects of RNA virus–host interactions, with a particular emphasis on the immune response to viral infection. Our recent efforts have focused on understanding how SARS-CoV-2 evolves in immunocompromised hosts and how these adaptations enable the virus to evade both innate and adaptive immune defences. We aim to uncover the evolutionary processes contributing to the emergence and transmission of VOCs.

Gaining insight into these mechanisms is crucial for informing the development of both improved and novel therapeutic strategies, and for anticipating the evolutionary trajectories of other viruses with pandemic potential.

Our current research programme is structured around three central themes. To address these, we employ whole-genome sequencing, viral isolates from individuals with chronic infections, and reverse genetics systems as key investigative tools:

1. How does SARS-CoV-2 continue to adapt and develop new strategies for immune evasion during prolonged infections?
2. What are the molecular determinants that regulate the activity of viral immune antagonists?
3. Detection of emerging VOCs, and initial characterisation of their capacity to evade host immune responses.

This is a full time (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an a fixed term contract until 31 January 2027.

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.

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Research Associate (Drug Control Centre) - Strand, London, WC2R 2LS About Us

A vacancy has arisen for two Research Associates (Postdoctoral Analyst) within the Drug Control Centre (DCC), King’s Forensics in the Department of Analytical, Environmental & Forensic Sciences, Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, School of Cancer Studies, and Pharmaceutical Science. Each post holder will carry research driven by the needs of the DCC, a WADA sports testing laboratory accredited by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.

About The Role

Under the supervision of the Head of the DCC, the postholder will function effectively under the dual laboratory accreditation of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and UKAS for sports testing (ISO/IEC 17025 quality system).

POST TWO: The post holder will have demonstratable expertise in bioanalytical research applied to the analysis of small molecules and/or proteins. Laboratory expertise within Gas or Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry or Immunoassay/Electrophoresis is essential as a time commitment to routine analysis to inform research will be required.

As a research associate you will have knowledge and understanding of large datasets and experience in data evaluation to extract meaningful insights and draw conclusions to inform analytical research.

The post holder will work to a research plan as part of their role being responsive to changing priorities within a demanding WADA laboratory environment maximising the efficiency of the analytical service being provided. Your research portfolio will be varied as required within the DCC and as such project management, meeting deadlines and good organisational skills are a must.

The development of research ideas and the publication and dissemination of research will be an expectation of the role. Areas of interest may include sample validity, ESA analysis, criteria for confirmation of threshold substances, SARMS and Therapeutic Use Exemptions.

This is a full time (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered as a 3-year fixed term contract in the first instance.