Research Assistant / Associate - activities of nanoparticles targeting a cell-surface protein with demonstrated roles in prostate cancer

About the role:

The post is funded by a CRUK Development Fund award and will be based in the Division of Cancer at the Imperial College Hammersmith Campus (Dr Robert Kypta) and the Department of Materials at the South Kensington Campus (Professor Alexandra Porter and Dr Fang Xie). The purpose of the post is to develop, test and compare the activities of nanoparticles targeting a cell-surface protein with demonstrated roles in prostate cancer. The Research Associate will be expected to help supervise master’s and PhD students, assist with safety in the laboratories and submit publications to refereed journals and to attract external research funding.

What you would be doing:

• To take initiative in the planning of research
• To plan and conduct scientific work with appropriate supervision
• To work collaboratively as part of a research team
• To identify and develop suitable techniques for the collection and analysis of data
• To conduct data analysis
• To ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times
• To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings
• To write reports for submission to research funders and sponsors • To present findings to colleagues and at conferences
• To submit publications to refereed journals

What we are looking for:

• Research Associate: Hold a PhD in [subject] or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience
• Research Assistant: A first / masters degree (or equivalent) in chemistry or a related discipline
• Practical experience within a research environment and / or publication in relevant and refereed journals
• Experience of dealing with [specific groups of people, e.g. sponsors, patients]
• Practical experience in a broad range of techniques including nanomaterials synthesis and characterisation, drug delivery for cancer therapeutics

What we can offer you:

• We will provide you with an excellent research environment to grow as a research leader.
• We will support you in future funding proposals and applications and fully include you in any collaborations/networks.
• Opportunities for professional development, e.g. through the award-winning Early Career Researcher Institute.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Grow your career: gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing. Further Information

*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant within the salary range £43,863 to £47,223 per annum.

For further details about the role, please contact: Professor Alex Porter, a.porter@imperial.ac.uk Further guidance may be sought from Mrs Darakshan Khan (d.khan@imperial.ac.uk). If you experience any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.

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Closing date: 14 November 2025

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