Assistant, Associate or Professor of Spatial Proteomics

Witt/Kieffer, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College London seeks an outstanding Academic in Spatial Proteomics to establish and lead an internationally competitive programme applying spatial proteomics and imaging to cardiovascular and respiratory disease. The appointee will shape the Spatial Biology Hub and advance NHLI's strategic priorities.

The candidate will lead research spanning cardiovascular and respiratory disease, develop new spatial biology technologies, secure external funding, publish internationally, and mentor

Qualifications

• PhD in spatial proteomics or related field.
• Strong national or international reputation in the discipline.
• Excellent publication record and vision for research leadership.
• Experience developing and leading research programmes and securing external funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead an ambitious, national/international research programme in spatial proteomics and imaging.
• Develop new spatial biology technologies and methodologies.
• Foster collaborations within Imperial and with external organisations.
• Secure external research funding and publish high-impact work.
• Supervise and mentor research staff and students; contribute to education and academic leadership.

Skills

Spatial proteomics

Imaging technologies

Grant writing

Team leadership

Education

PhD in spatial proteomics or related field

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Microscopy

Job description

Imperial College London is seeking to appoint an outstanding Academic in Spatial Proteomics within the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI). Applications are welcomed from candidates suitable for appointment at Assistant, Associate or full Professor level, commensurate with experience and achievement. The successful candidate will establish and lead an internationally competitive research programme applying advanced spatial proteomics and imaging technologies to cardiovascular and respiratory disease

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of spatial biology within one of the world's leading centres for cardiovascular and respiratory research. The appointee will play a central role in advancing the NHLI's strategic ambitions in spatial biology, contributing to the development of a newly established Spatial Biology Hub and generating fundamental insights into disease mechanisms with the potential to transform patient care. Supported by significant recent investment in infrastructure, equipment and personnel, the successful candidate will join the Institute at a pivotal moment of growth and ambition.

The appointee will lead an ambitious research programme spanning cardiovascular and respiratory disease, including the application of spatial proteomics at subcellular resolution in human tissues. They will develop new spatial biology technologies and methodologies, support collaborative projects addressing high-impact biological questions, and horizon-scan emerging approaches in this rapidly developing field. Furthermore, the successful candidate will foster scientific collaborations within Imperial and with other leading academic and commercial organisations, secure external research funding, publish work of international quality, and supervise and mentor research staff and students. They will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education and play an active role in the academic leadership and wider strategic development of NHLI and the Faculty of Medicine.

Candidates will hold a PhD in spatial proteomics or a related field and bring a strong national or international reputation in the discipline. They will demonstrate an excellent publication record, experience of developing and leading research programmes, success in attracting external funding, and a coherent and sustainable vision for research that strengthens NHLI’s scientific priorities.

The closing date for applications is 20 November 2026.