King\'s College London: Postdoctoral Research Associate

About Us

At the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology (CDN), we investigate the mechanisms governing the formation of the brain during embryonic development and in early postnatal life. This is based on the understanding that early experience shapes the way our brain is constructed. While the \”ground plan\” of the brain is genetically determined, it is also influenced by environmental experience. We are still far from a complete understanding of how these processes work.

CDN is one of four departments in the School of Neuroscience at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, located at Guy\’s campus. Researchers have access to support facilities in genotyping, molecular biology, and Drosophila work. CDN has a close partnership with the Medical Research Council (MRC), and CDN researchers, together with clinical researchers from King\’s, form the MRC Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

About The Role

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position. The successful applicant will collaborate with a team of interdisciplinary researchers at King\’s College London and the Crick Institute to develop new gene therapy strategies for neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative brain disorders. Responsibilities include developing and characterizing in vitro models that recapitulate RNA binding protein deficiency in brain disorders, and designing novel vector systems for therapeutic gene delivery. The role involves working independently and collaboratively to develop and publish research findings. The applicant should stay current with developments in the field and translate these into their research. Participation in training students and other trainees is expected.

The successful candidate will contribute to manuscript and funding application preparations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a team are essential. This is a full-time position (35 hours/week) with a fixed-term contract until 31/08/2027.

About You

To succeed in this role, candidates should possess the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• PhD in Molecular Biology or a related discipline
• Experience in advanced cell culture and neuronal differentiation
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary setting
• Experience in manuscript and grant/fellowship preparation

Desirable criteria

• Experience in computational biology
• Extensive knowledge of RNA biology, neurodevelopmental biology, and brain disorders
• Experience with RNA-Seq (bulk and single cell), CLIP-Seq, and Ribo-Seq data generation
• Experience mentoring and co-supervising undergraduate and PhD students

Download a copy of our Job Description for full details of the role, skills, knowledge, and experience required. The document outlines the criteria assessed at each recruitment stage.

Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and aim for everyone to feel connected and valued in our community. We are committed to supporting our staff and developing a diverse, inclusive culture at King\’s. Candidates are asked to submit a CV and a supporting statement demonstrating how they meet the essential criteria. If applications are competitive, we may consider the desirable criteria for final selection. Please review our \’How we Recruit\’ pages for more information.

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