Summary
The School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Medicine & Sciences (SCMMS) at King’s College London is recruiting a highly motivated Research Associate to join Dr. Olena Rudyk’s research group. The post holder will investigate how oxidant signalling and metabolic processes regulate vascular changes in health and cardiovascular diseases such as pulmonary hypertension. The position is funded by the British Heart Foundation for 16 months in the first instance.
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cardiovascular & Metabolic Medicine, King’s College, UK
Designation
Research Associate
(Note: Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis and are awaiting award will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant at Grade 5, moving to Grade 6 Research Associate upon confirmation of PhD award).
Job Summary Table
| Field | Details |
| Job ID | 152185 |
| Employer | King’s College London |
| Business Unit / Dept | Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine / SCMMS |
| Salary | £45,031 – £47,379 per annum (incl. London Weighting Allowance) |
| Contract Type | Fixed-term (16 months), Full-time (35 hours/week) |
| Funding Source | British Heart Foundation |
| Location | St Thomas’ Hospital, London |
| Contact Person | Dr. Olena Rudyk (olena.rudyk@kcl.ac.uk) |
| Posted Date | 09 July 2026 |
| Closing Date | 02 August 2026 (23:59 UK time) |
Research Area
- Cardiovascular & Metabolic Sciences
- Vascular Homeostasis & Redox Biochemistry
- Oxidant Signalling & Kinase Regulation
- Pulmonary Hypertension & Vascular Disease Models
Location
St Thomas’ Hospital, School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Medicine & Sciences, King’s College London, London, UK.
Eligibility & Qualification
Essential Criteria
- Education: Hold or be near completion of a PhD in cardiovascular science, biochemistry, molecular biology, or biomedical sciences.
- Laboratory Skills: Proven expertise working with primary cells and performing molecular biology protocols (e.g., DNA/plasmid isolation, site-directed mutagenesis, transfection, kinase activity assays, PCR, cell culture, cell fractionation, immunoblotting, immunoprecipitation, flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, cell proliferation assays).
- Research Rigor: Strong understanding of study design, power calculations, statistical analysis, and scientific integrity.
- Domain Knowledge: Fundamental understanding of vascular function, redox, and/or metabolic processes (in vitro or in vivo).
- Work Ethic & Teamwork: Highly motivated, self-driven, able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a research team.
- Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage research and administrative duties efficiently to meet deadlines.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience analyzing omics datasets (e.g., RNA-seq, proteomics, metabolomics).
- Possession of a UK Home Office Personal Licence and experience with rodent models of disease.
- Track record of contributing to scientific publications and conference presentations.
- Experience managing discrete research project areas independently.
- Experience supervising undergraduate research students.
Job Description
- Conduct experimental research investigating oxidant signalling mechanisms that regulate growth-related kinases in vascular tissue under physiological and disease conditions (e.g., pulmonary hypertension).
- Utilize a range of approaches tailored to candidate expertise, including molecular biology, fluorescence imaging, redox biochemistry, proteomics, RNA-Seq, or in vivo physiological models (e.g., chronic hypoxia, vascular myography, echocardiography, telemetry).
- Maintain accurate research records, write reports, and publish findings in leading peer-reviewed journals.
- Manage day-to-day experimental workflows and administrative tasks within the lab.
- Participate in professional development (eligible for at least 10 days per year under the Concordat for Research Staff Development).
How to Apply
- Prepare a comprehensive CV and a Supporting Statement explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria listed in the job specification.
- Submit your application online via the official King’s College London Job Portal.
- AI Guidance: Applicants may use AI tools for research or structural drafting support, but all final responses must reflect the applicant’s own work and experience.
Last Date for Apply
02 August 2026 (Applications close at 23:59 UK time). Early application is recommended as the posting may close early if a high volume of applications is received.
