Imperial College London
Assistant Professor of Cell Biology
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Job ref: MED05868
Salary: £70,718 - £80,148 per annum
Closing date: 4 Aug 2026
About the role
The Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction invites applications for an Assistant Professor post in Cell Biology.
You will work closely with academic and research staff within the Section of Cell Biology and Functional Genomics at the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism, as well as across the wider Department and Faculty.
You will have a strong research interest and an excellent upwards trajectory in diabetes research, focused on the study of pancreatic islets and/or other relevant cell systems, to establish an independent research programme in areas including, but not limited to, cell signalling, regulation of gene expression, novel therapeutic targets and/or regenerative medicine, to complement the Section’s portfolio of research in both basic and translational cell biology of diabetes and metabolism.
What you would be doing
- Work in a vibrant environment
- Contribute significantly to diabetes research
- Undertake undergraduate and graduate teaching responsibilities
- Opportunities for leadership roles within education
- Demonstrate a strong contribution to both research and teaching
- Secure external funding
- Deliver successful research outcomes
- Build a growing national/international presence in the fields of cell biology and diabetes
What we are looking for
- PhD in related field or equivalent
- High-level analytical capacity
- Evidence of a growing national reputation and expertise in the field of cell biology and diabetes research
- A sustained track record in delivering successful research outcomes
- Ability to attract external research funding
- Evidence of published research results
- Contribution to teaching
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A full list of responsibilities and essential requirements can be found in the attached Job description.
What we can offer you
- Opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
- Tailored training programmes for academic staff
- Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
- Part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture
Please see our Further Particulars for more information about the College and the benefits available to staff.
Further information
- Closing date: Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 23:59 hours Midnight BST
- Interviews to be held on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Alejandra Tomas, Head of Section of Cell Biology and Functional Genomics (a.tomas-catala@imperial.ac.uk).
For further information on the Section of Cell Biology and Functional Genomics please visit its webpage: Cell Biology and Functional Genomics | Faculty of Medicine | Imperial College London
If you experience any technical issues while applying online, please email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk.
The College is a proud signatory to the San-Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions, we evaluate applicants on the quality of their work, not the journal impact factor where it is published. For more information, see About Imperial research | Research | Imperial College London
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We are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Disability Confident Leader and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
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