Job number
ENG03690
Faculties
Faculty of Engineering
Departments
Department of Materials
Salary or Salary range
£43,863 - £47,223 per annum
Location/campus
South Kensington Campus - On site only
Contract type work pattern
Full time - Fixed term
Posting End Date
14 Nov 2025
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 Masters 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
* To provide guidance to staff and students
* To attend relevant workshops and conferences as necessary
What we are looking for
* Research Associate: Hold a PhD in [subject] or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience
* 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
* Knowledge of nanomaterials, chemistry, prostate cancer
* Knowledge of research methods and statistical procedures
* Ability to conduct a detailed review of recent literature
* Ability to develop and apply new concepts
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,
* Further guidance may be sought from Mrs Darakshan Khan ).
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Available documents
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* Download: JDshaobaiCRUK - ENG03690.Docx
Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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About Imperial
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This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.
Our Culture
We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.
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