Research Associate

Imperial Enterprise; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sector-leading salary

39 days off a year

Diverse and inclusive culture

Job summary

Imperial College London at Hammersmith Campus is seeking a part-time research associate to join the Rashid laboratory, focusing on preclinical animal studies evaluating stem cell-derived hepatocyte products in small-animal models of liver injury.

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative team and contribute to cutting-edge translational research in cell therapy and disease modelling.

Qualifications

• Planning and conducting in vivo experiments
• Analysing outcomes using histology and flow cytometry (FACS)
• Training colleagues, providing guidance to staff and students involved in the project.
• Managing project activity
• Reporting findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contributing to external funding applications.

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting in vivo experiments
• Analysing outcomes using histology and flow cytometry (FACS)
• Training colleagues, providing guidance to staff and students involved in the project.
• Managing project activity
• Reporting findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contributing to external funding applications.

Job description

Job number MED05996 Faculties Faculty of Medicine Departments Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction Salary or Salary range £50,733 - £57,075 per annum Location/campus Hammersmith Campus - On site only Contract type work pattern Part time - Fixed term Posting End Date 13 Oct 2026

About the role

A part-time research associate opportunity is available in the Rashid laboratory, focusing on preclinical animal studies evaluating stem cell-derived hepatocyte products in small-animal models of liver injury. We invite applications from driven scientists to contribute to our cutting-edge, translational programme.

Situated at the Hammersmith Campus, the successful candidate will join a collaborative research team leveraging state of the art stem cell engineering, biomaterials, animal models and human tissue in the context of cell therapy and disease modelling.

What you would be doing

You will be instrumental in:

• Planning and conducting in vivo experiments
• Analysing outcomes using histology and flow cytometry (FACS)
• Training colleagues, providing guidance to staff and students involved in the project.
• Managing project activity
• Reporting findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contributing to external funding applications.

What we are looking for

You will be instrumental in:

• Planning and conducting in vivo experiments
• Analysing outcomes using histology and flow cytometry (FACS)
• Training colleagues, providing guidance to staff and students involved in the project.
• Managing project activity
• Reporting findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Contributing to external funding applications.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year)
• 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 part time, fixed term role based at our Hammersmith campus.

To learn more about Rashid research group, please visit the following link:

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications.

About Imperial

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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 College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages .

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Our values are at the root of everything we do, and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.