Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Tooting

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City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

** Background

The group studies lymphovascular diseases, specifically Primary Lymphoedema, which is clinically and genetically heterogeneous and is caused by defects in the lymphatic system that lead to swelling of one or more limbs or other parts of the body. Our work has focused on the genetic causes of lymphatic failure.

We are seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral  Research Scientist, initially until October 2027, funded by an ARPA-H LIGHT (lymphatic imaging, genomics, and phenotyping technologies) grant, a multicenter study which overall purpose is to accelerate transformative advances in lymphatic medicine. 

** Responsibilities

You will be based at City St George’s University London (Tooting Campus) working in the Lymphovascular Research group. The role will involve investigating and determining causativeness of gene mutations for primary lymphoedema, using mainly site-directed mutagenesis, cell culture methodologies, antibody-based protein detection and imaging techniques. 

** Person Specification

You will have a background in cell biology and molecular biology, ideally with proven work experience at senior level in the field of biomedical research. Detailed knowledge of the lymphatic system will not be essential, but a good understanding of the lymphatic system biology and function will be highly valuable. An academic interest and initiative which allows for development of the lymphatic molecular genetics programme at CSG will be advantageous. 

Whilst prior knowledge of the lymphatic system is not essential, a good understanding of disease genetics will be highly valuable. Strong organisational, time-management and communication skills are essential for the role. In order to help to develop the programme of genetics at City St. George’s, we particularly welcome applicants who can demonstrate academic ambition, initiative and independent thinking.  

** Additional Information

Closing date for applications: 17th May 2026 at 11:59pm.

Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c  8th  June 2026.

Further information is available in the job description.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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