At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a cutting-edge research team to explore kidney development and disease using innovative genomic techniques.
- Company: World-leading institution at Imperial College London with a focus on impactful health research.
- Benefits: Sector-leading salary, 41 days off, generous pension, and dedicated career support.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for promotion and progression.
- Why this job: Make real discoveries that impact human health while developing your own research interests.
- Qualifications: PhD in relevant biology field and strong molecular biology skills required.
The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 £ per year.
About the role We are looking to appoint a highly motivated postdoctoral Research Associate in Functional Genomics to join our newly established Renal Genomics research group.
Funded by the Medical Research Council and Kidney Research UK, this exciting post will investigate how gene-regulatory networks drive kidney and urinary tract development, and how disruption of these mechanisms lead to congenital anomalies of the kidneys and urinary tract (CAKUT) – the commonest cause of kidney failure in children.
What you would be doing You will establish and run i PSC-derived kidney and ureteric bud organoid models, use CRISPR interference to perturb candidate cis-regulatory elements, and profile the consequences using single-nucleus multiomics, CUT&RUN and low-input chromosome conformation capture techniques.
You will be based at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences; a discovery research institute located at Imperial College London (Hammersmith Campus) and will have the opportunity to undertake advanced training in stem cells and kidney organoid models.
You will take the initiative in driving your project forward, working collaboratively with bioinformaticians and clinicians to generate and experimentally test mechanistic hypotheses.
You will submit publications to high-quality peer-reviewed journals, present your work at national and international conferences, and will be encouraged to develop independent research ideas within the lab's core focus.
What we are looking for A Ph D (or equivalent experience) in a relevant biology field – e. g. stem cell or developmental biology, genetics/genomics, or molecular biology.
Experience of mammalian cell culture and strong molecular biology skills.
A strong interest in understanding the drivers of kidney development and disease.
What we can offer you This role offers excellent training in both wet and dry lab approaches including the generation and analysis of single-cell multiomic datasets.
You will work at a world-leading Institution and be part of a diverse team interacting with leading experts.
You will have an opportunity to make discoveries about human health that have an impact on patients.
An opportunity to develop your own research interests within a research group focussed on kidney development and disease.
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 41 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 This is a full time, fixed term role for 3 years.
The expected start date is around 1st November 2026.
Details of our group are here - If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Dr Melanie Chan ( ).
Research Associate in Functional Genomics in London employer: Imperial College London
Imperial College London is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the International Relations Office. Employees benefit from professional growth opportunities, a commitment to diversity, and the chance to engage in meaningful projects that have a global impact, all set in the heart of one of the world's leading academic institutions.
