Research Fellow (Life Sciences)

Turn passion into purpose. We are seeking a motivated Research Fellow to join the London South Bank University (LSBU)’s College of Health and Life Sciences at LSBU. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-to-mid career researcher with a strong interest in developing grant income and delivering high quality research.

The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying, developing, and submitting high-quality research funding applications addressing the development and validation of novel human-relevant mammary in vitro models (organoid-based and 3D-bioprinted) to study mammary tissue physiology and the transfer of drugs/chemicals into breastmilk during pregnancy and lactation.

The role

You will work closely with academic colleagues, research support staff, and external partners to build collaborative networks and deliver competitive proposals to UKRI, NIHR, EU Horizon, and other major funders. As bids are won, you will also lead on the delivery of the research programmes themselves and subsequent dissemination.

About You 

We are looking for someone who is:

• An established Research Fellow with who is passionate about research impact and innovation.
• Experienced in developing or contributing to successful grant applications.
• Skilled in project management, academic writing, and stakeholder engagement.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits and How to Apply:

As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. 

The full person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached. Applications must be submitted via the "Apply" button.

For an informal conversation ahead of applying please contact, Dr Julia Mantaj julia.mantaj@lsbu.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 4th January 2026 at 23:59

Interview/assessment - week commencing 12th January 2026

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

Depending on your circumstances, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details on this can be found within the candidate pack.

If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team hrdsr@lsbu.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

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