Research Associate

About us:

King’s College London is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities, renowned for its commitment to excellence in education, research, & clinical innovation. This role is based within the Precision & Population Oncology Department, a vibrant & multidisciplinary environment that fosters cutting-edge research and world-class clinical training.

The post will be embedded within the Systems Cancer Immunology group and haemato-oncology at GSTT which is dedicated to advancing our understanding of cancer immunology through translational research and clinical collaboration. Our team works at the interface of laboratory science and patient care, with a strong focus on developing novel immunotherapeutic strategies and improving outcomes for patients through clinical trials and biomarker-driven research.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the Systems Cancer Immunology research group at King’s College London, based at Guy’s Campus. Working under the supervision of Professor Shahram Kordasti, the postholder will join a dynamic multidisciplinary team combining clinical haematology, immunology, and translational cancer research.

The post will focus on investigating the role of inflammation and immune dysregulation in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). Using advanced experimental approaches and cutting edge technologies, the successful candidate will study immune responses within the bone marrow microenvironment, with particular emphasis on the interaction between T cells and malignant myeloid progenitor cells. The role will also explore the impact of different classes of JAK inhibitors on these interactions and on broader inflammatory pathways, with the aim of improving understanding of disease biology, progression, and treatment response.

The successful candidate will contribute to a broader translational research programme within the group and work closely with clinical and laboratory colleagues to deliver high quality, reproducible research. They will be expected to analyse and interpret complex datasets, present findings at national and international meetings, prepare manuscripts for publication, and contribute to the wider scientific activities of the group, including collaborative research development and support for students and junior researchers.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in translational immunology & myeloid malignancies within a highly collaborative academic environment at King’s College London.

This is a full-time position and you will be offered a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2028.

Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research & Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the Centre for Research Staff Development for more information.

About you:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills & experience:

Essential criteria

1. PhD qualified in relevant subject area
2. Experience in cancer research/ cancer immunology
3. Cell culture experience and previous work with primary patient samples
4. Good knowledge of human immunology
5. Experience with flowcytometry, basic imaging & data analysis
6. Experience with molecular techniques such as DNA, RNA extraction, PCR etc

Desirable criteria

1. Understanding and experience in myeloid malignancies research.
2. Familiar with cell modification techniques.
3. Familiar with in-vitro functional assays.
4. Familiar with basic bioinformatic skills such as R

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role & the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

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