The Spagnoli lab at the Centre for Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join an ambitious interdisciplinary research programme.
Postdoctoral Research Associate at King’s College London, UK
Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Job Title | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| Job ID | 151445 |
| Salary | £45,031 – £46,189 per annum (inc. London Weighting) |
| Location | Guy’s Campus, King’s College London |
| Contract Type | Fixed term (until 31/05/2028), Full-time (35 hours/week) |
| Department | Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine |
| Closing Date | 23 July 2026 |
Research Area
The role is part of a T1D Grand Challenge research programme focused on developing innovative approaches to mimic the native in vivo islet microenvironment using stem cells for the therapy of diabetes. The work involves an interdisciplinary approach, combining stem cell culture, human tissue, bioengineering, computational analytical methods, and islet transplantation.
Eligibility & Qualifications
Essential Criteria:
- PhD qualified in a relevant subject area (or near completion/submitted).
- Background in developmental and cell biology, with expertise in cell culture (Human ES and/or iPS cells).
- Web-lab skills, including molecular biology.
- Expertise in imaging acquisition and analysis (confocal, multiphoton).
- Bioinformatics skills, including experience in single-cell RNASeq analysis.
- Excellent communication skills and a track record of publishing.
- Ability to work independently, keep excellent records, and supervise others.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in pancreas and islet biology.
- Expertise in bioengineering and biomaterials.
- Experience with animal model transplantation.
- Programming skills and competence in spatial transcriptomics/image analysis software.
Job Description
The successful candidate will lead efforts within the Spagnoli lab to mimic the key features of the native islet microenvironment. Responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments independently, collaborating across a multi-partner consortium, and helping to develop the research programme.
Note: Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis but are awaiting the award will be considered for appointment as a Research Assistant (Grade 5) until the PhD is confirmed, at which point the title becomes Research Associate (Grade 6).
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a CV and a supporting statement detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification.
The university encourages early applications, as they reserve the right to close the advert early if a high volume of applications is received.
For further information, please contact Francesca Spagnoli at Francesca.spagnoli@kcl.ac.uk.
