Research Associate

King's College London

Research Associate in Professor Ajay Shah's laboratory investigating metabolic and epigenetic mechanisms driving cardiac dysfunction and ageing-related cardiovascular disease.

James Black Centre, Denmark Hill Campus, London, United KingdomSchool of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences, Denmark HillResearch Associate, postdoctoral-level£48,607 to £49,871 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance

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Employment

Vacancy terms

Career stage: Postdoctoral researcher
Employment type: Research Associate, postdoctoral-level
Contract: Fixed-term
Contract ends: Not stated
Original contract term: 12 months in the first instance
Schedule: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Workplace: Denmark Hill Campus
FTE: Not stated
Salary: £48,607 to £49,871 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance
Department or school: School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences, Denmark Hill
Posted: 27 Jul 2026

Role

Responsibilities

Investigate metabolic and epigenetic mechanisms of cardiac dysfunction
Conduct cell and molecular biology research
Contribute to the cardiovascular metabolism, epigenetics and ageing research programme

Candidate profile

Qualifications and requirements

Qualifications

PhD in Biological Sciences
Cell and molecular biology expertise
Epigenetics experience

Requirements

PhD awarded in a Biological Sciences subject
Substantial cell and molecular biology experience
Experience in epigenetics
Basic knowledge of cardiovascular biology and disease
Cell culture
Immunoblotting
Transfection
Biochemical assays
DNA and RNA handling and analysis
Good verbal and communication skills
Team-working skills
Organisation and time management

Preferred qualifications

Metabolomics sample extraction and liquid chromatography
Fluorescence and confocal microscopy
IT and computer literacy
Understanding of intermediary metabolic pathways

Employment conditions

King's may close the advert early if application volume is high

Employment package

Benefits

£48,607 to £49,871 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance
At least 10 days per year pro rata for professional development for eligible research staff
12 months in the first instance
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Fixed-term

Application

Documents and steps

Documents

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CV

Steps

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