Postdoctoral Research Associate: Join the King’s Centre for Lung Health (KCLH) in the Peter Gorer Department of Immunobiology at Guy’s Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to investigate mechanisms of early lung fibrosis and contribute to transformative research aimed at improving therapies for interstitial lung diseases.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Table of Details:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Immunobiology, Lung Health |
| Location | King’s College London, Guy’s Hospital, London |
| Grade and Salary | £44,355 – £46,671 per annum (including London Weighting Allowance) |
| Job ID | 120865 |
| Post Date | 24-Jul-2025 |
| Close Date | 07-Aug-2025 |
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Essential Criteria:
- PhD in a relevant subject area.
- Background in immunology, cell biology, or respiratory sciences.
- Experience with patient-derived samples and human biobank curation.
- Expertise in human cell culture, molecular biology, and advanced microscopy.
- Strong data analysis and record-keeping skills.
- Evidence of research outputs with excellent scientific writing and presentation abilities.
- Experience in collaborative and multidisciplinary team environments.
- Willingness to mentor team members.
- Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in 3D cell culture.
- Knowledge of flow cytometry.
- Experience with advanced sequencing technologies and omics analysis.
Job Description:
The postholder will engage in groundbreaking research focusing on early lung fibrosis mechanisms, utilizing advanced molecular biology, microscopy, and cell culture techniques. Collaborating with a vibrant interdisciplinary team, the applicant will be involved in characterizing lung disease mechanisms using human samples, spatial transcriptomics, and organoid co-culture models. The position requires excellent communication skills and may involve mentoring other team members.
Responsibilities:
- Handle tissue processing and generation of primary lung cells from bronchoscopy samples.
- Employ spatial transcriptomics to study cellular populations and functions.
- Develop organoid co-culture models using primary human epithelial cells.
- Collaborate with experts at the Royal Brompton Hospital for access to extensive human ILD samples.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a copy of their CV along with a supporting statement that details how they meet the essential and desirable criteria. Applications should be directed to Dr. Richard Hewitt at richard.hewitt@kcl.ac.uk.
Last Date for Application:
07-Aug-2025
For further details, please refer to the Job Description document provided on the application page.
