Assistant / Associate / Chair (Professor) in Inflammation

Imperial College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global university in London seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor in Inflammation to enhance its Department of Immunology and Inflammation. The role offers significant academic opportunities and responsibilities, including research and teaching. Candidates must have a strong track record in securing research funding and high-quality publications. This position also requires full GMC registration and a relevant specialist qualification. With a competitive salary, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful research and education.

Benefits

Tailored training programmes

Sector-leading salary

Generous pension schemes

Qualifications

• National/international reputation in inflammation or immunology.
• Experience in developing and managing colleague performances.
• Understanding of clinical risk management.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to world-class research, education, and scholarship.
• Broadening the Department's research capabilities.
• Assist in departmental administration.

Skills

Ability to raise research funding

High quality publication record

Supervision of higher degrees

Effective communication skills

Education

Full GMC (General Medical Council) registration

Appropriate specialist qualification

Job description

Assistant / Associate / Chair (Professor) in Inflammation

Imperial College London seeks Clinical Associate Professor/Professor in Inflammation to join the Department of Immunology and Inflammation within the Faculty of Medicine. We are Imperial - a world‑leading university for science, technology, engineering, medicine and business (STEMB), where scientific imagination leads to world‑changing impact. As a global top ten university in London, we use science to try to understand more of the universe and improve the lives of more people in it.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for the post of Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor in Inflammation (clinical or non‑clinical) to join the Centre for Inflammatory Disease, Department of Immunology and Inflammation within the Faculty of Medicine. You will be offered exciting academic opportunities within an integrated and supportive environment and will contribute to the academic mission of the Department and of Imperial College London to deliver world‑class research, education and scholarship. You will also be required to contribute to the administration within the Department. You will have a track record of successfully securing research grants, high‑quality research publication and experience in teaching. Imperial is a multidisciplinary space for education, research, translation and commercialisation, harnessing science and innovation to tackle global challenges. You will be expected to broaden the Department's research capabilities, while complementing our existing strengths.

About us

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world‑changing impact. Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact. As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network. This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial.

Job responsibilities

What we are looking for:

• Full GMC (General Medical Council) registration or eligibility for registration within 6 months of the date of the appointment
• Appropriate specialist qualification or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the appointment
• A national/international reputation and expertise in the field of inflammation or immunology or related area commensurate with the grade
• An ability to raise significant research funding from a variety of sources, commensurate with your career stage.
• A proven track record in conducting high quality independent research, as evidenced by high quality publications in peer reviewed journals
• Experience of supervision of higher degrees (PhD), MD(Res))
• Experience of supervising medical staff, if relevant
• Appropriate level of clinical knowledge, if relevant
• Understanding of clinical risk management, if relevant
• Experience of developing skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
• An effective communicator, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and effectively to a range of audiences through a variety of methods and media.
• Evidence of expertise in an appropriate field

Full information on duties, responsibilities and criteria for the post can be found in the attached Job Description.

What we can offer you

• Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.
• 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 designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Salary: Assistant Professor (non‑clinical): £70,718 - £80,148 per annum Associate Professor (non‑clinical) : Minimum starting salary of £82,969 per annum Professor (non‑clinical): Minimum starting salary of £94,829 Clinical Academic scale: £109,724 to £145,477 per annum plus London Weighting of £2,162 per annum

The job description is currently with the Royal College of Physicians for their review and approval. If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Matthew Pickering, Centre Director - [e-mail]. For further information on the recruitment process please contact: Maria Monteiro, Senior Appointments Manager, Email: [e-mail] Telephone: [phone]. If you experience any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at [e-mail]. We're here to help. As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level, will be required for the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Full GMC (General Medical Council) registration
• Appropriate specialist qualification E.g. Member of the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) by examination or equivalent
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee meeting
• Note - the Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration - CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
• The post-holder should hold the membership of the relevant Royal College (UK) or an equivalent qualification

Experience

• A national/international reputation and expertise in the field of inflammation or immunology or related area commensurate with the grade
• An ability to raise significant research funding from a variety of sources, commensurate with your career stage.
• A proven track record in conducting high quality independent research, as evidenced by high quality publications in peer reviewed journals
• Experience of supervision of higher degrees (PhD), MD(Res))
• Experience of supervising medical staff, if relevant
• Appropriate level of clinical knowledge, if relevant
• Understanding of clinical risk management, if relevant
• Experience of developing skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
• An effective communicator, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and effectively to a range of audiences through a variety of methods and media.
• Evidence of expertise in an appropriate field

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.