Research Associate - Strand, London, WC2R 2LS

TieTalent; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Associate to join their multidisciplinary team focused on investigating Long COVID symptoms. This role involves performing physiological outcome measures, including lung function tests and exercise capacity assessments, while collaborating with clinical colleagues. The successful candidate will benefit from comprehensive training and work in a supportive environment that bridges research and clinical application. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful research aimed at improving health outcomes for individuals affected by Long COVID.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting physiological outcome measures preferred.
• Training will be provided for specific testing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physiological testing and data analysis for Long COVID study.
• Assist with participant recruitment and consent processes.

Skills

Physiological Testing

Data Analysis

Participant Recruitment

Human Physiology

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Master's Degree in Physiological Sciences

Tools

ECG Equipment

Lung Function Testing Equipment

Job description

Research Associate - Strand, London, WC2R 2LS

Research Associate - Strand, London, WC2R 2LS

About Us

The Centre for Human & Applied Physiological Sciences (CHAPS) is part of the School of Basic & Medical Biosciences within the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine. Led by Professor Mathias Gautel, it comprises five departments with diverse expertise. The School aims to bridge fundamental biological research with clinical application, focusing on health and disease, and offers a rigorous academic program for students.

About the role

We are offering an opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team working on a Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital Charity funded study. The research investigates mechanisms, risk factors, and responses to treatment of Long COVID symptoms through a randomized controlled trial of a novel psychophysiological intervention called Balance-ACT.

The successful candidate will perform physiological outcome measures to assess fatigue, breathlessness, and physical activity in participants with Long COVID. These measures include lung function tests, exercise capacity tests, muscle strength and fatigability assessments, and heart rate variability analysis from ECG signals. Responsibilities include conducting physiological testing, data analysis, and assisting with participant recruitment and consent. Prior practical experience in human physiological testing is preferred, but comprehensive training will be provided.

You will join a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists working across physical and mental health domains under the supervision of Dr Caroline Jolley and Dr Gerrard Rafferty. The work will be conducted at the Centre for Human and Applied Physiological Sciences laboratories in the King’s College Hospital Department of Respiratory Medicine, Denmark Hill campus. Collaboration with clinical colleagues across Long COVID services within King’s Health Partners and links to the Department of Psychological Medicine are integral to this role.

This is a full-time position (35 hours per week) on a fixed-term contract from 17 June 2025 to 31 December 2025.