Research Assistant in Ophthalmology

King's College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

King's College London seeks a part-time Research Fellow to conduct in vitro cell-based assays and in vivo studies focused on glaucoma-related therapies. You will supervise peers, manage lab operations, and contribute to publications while coordinating with the Ophthalmology team.

The role requires MSc in Biological Science or related field, strong data analysis, and excellent communication. Fixed-term contract to 31 August 2029, 22.5 hours per week at King’s campuses in London.

Qualifications

• MSc in Biological Science or related field.
• Research experience in cell culture and molecular biology.
• Experience with animal/in vivo studies is essential.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and dissemination abilities.
• Proven time and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Perform in vitro lab studies and in vivo animal studies.
• Analyze data and contribute to progress meetings.
• Teach/supervise other researchers in the team.
• Manage the lab, including ordering, tissue samples and equipment.
• Disseminate research findings through publications and meetings.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Lab supervision

Education

MSc in Biological Science or similar

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Job description

About us:

King's College London is a renowned institution dedicated to excelling in research and education. The Section of Ophthalmology, located at the Guy's Campus, features cutting-edge laboratories, ensuring a state-of-the-art environment for both learning and research.

The School of Life Course & Population Sciences is one of five Schools that make up the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine at King's College London. The School unites over 400 experts in Ophthalmology, Women and children's health, Nutritional sciences, Population health, and Twin research and genetic epidemiology. Our research links the causes of common health problems to life's landmark stages, treating life, disease and healthcare as a continuum.

We are interdisciplinary by nature and this innovative approach works: 91 per cent of our research submitted to the Subjects Allied to Medicine (Pharmacy, Nutritional Sciences and Women's Health cluster) for REF was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. We use this expertise to teach the next generation of health professionals and research scientists. Based across King's Guy's, St Thomas', Waterloo, and Denmark Hill, campuses, our academic programme of teaching, research and clinical practice is embedded across five Departments.

More information: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/slcps

About the role:

This research will focus on a project aimed at testing new therapeutic drugs and targets in glaucoma. The post-holder will perform in vitro cell-based assays, such as contraction, gene expression and toxicity tests, and assist in animal in vivo studies. Responsibilities include teaching/supervision of other researchers and managing the lab (ordering, managing tissue samples and equipment, receipt and transfer of materials).

The post-holder will be responsible for the following areas:

• Research and scholarship: the appointee will perform in vitro lab and in vivo animal studies, and data analysis related to the project. The appointee will attend regular progress meetings to ensure the successful conduct of the project.
• Teaching and supervision of other researchers.
• Managing lab, such as ordering, managing tissue samples and equipment, receipt and transfer of materials.
• Dissemination of research, including working on publications and attending meetings.

They will be responsible to Dr Cynthia Yu-Wai-Man.

Finally, please note that this is a 60% part-time post (22.5 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 31st August 2029.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. MSc qualified in relevant subject area, for example Biological Science or similar
2. Research experience in cell culture and molecular biology
3. Research experience in animal and in vivo studies
4. Excellent data analysis skills
5. Excellent communication and research dissemination skills
6. Excellent time and resource management

Desirable criteria

1. Research experience in glaucoma or fibrosis
2. Publications in peer reviewed journals

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further information

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