Postdoctoral Research Associate

Interested candidates should hold a PhD, or be close to completing one, in molecular biology, gene regulation, biochemistry, genetics, genome biology or a related biomedical field.

Previous experience with B cells, immunology or cancer biology is not essential. What we are looking for is rigorous mechanistic thinking, a curiosity-driven passion for the science, hands-on strength at the bench, a highly collaborative nature and the drive to take on an ambitious project in an unexplored and clinically significant area of biology and bring it to fruition.

For informal inquiries, contact Dr. Rushad Pavri at rushad.pavri@kcl.ac.uk.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an fixed term contract until 31/01/2030 with the possibility of extension.

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.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• PhD in relevant biomedical science discipline or a PhD thesis that is nearing completion within the next few months.
• Strong publication record, as demonstrated by first author publication(s) in peer-reviewed journals (preprints will also be considered).
• Strong background in molecular biology and genomics.
• Knowledge of methods in biochemistry.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to independently design and conduct experiments.
• Ability to present results professionally in written and oral form.
• Ability to work in a team.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of gene regulation and/or DNA replication.
• Experience with genomics and next-generation sequencing.
• Basic bioinformatics skills.

• Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.

Further Information

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We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

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Interviews are due to be held on November 2nd- 4th 2026