The Hague University of Applied Sciences

About Us The School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Medicine & Sciences (SCMMS) provides an outstanding multi-disciplinary environment for the pursuit of cutting-edge cardiovascular and metabolic research (https://www.kcl.ac.uk/scms). We study the fundamental molecular, cellular, and physiological processes that underly normal and abnormal cardiovascular and metabolic function and we drive the translation of this strong basic science into advances in clinical practice to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment. This activity provides a high-quality research and training environment for non-clinical and clinical scientists. The School occupies facilities across the Guy’s, St Thomas’ and Denmark Hill campuses of King’s College London and comprises over 65 academic groups, hosting 400 staff and 110 PhD students.  About The Role This BHF-funded position is for a talented and enthusiastic postdoctoral scientist to work on “Investigating novel roles of nesprin and the LINC complex in cardiomyocyte mechanotransduction”. The project will involve the use of wide range of experimental techniques including in vivo physiology, molecular biology, biochemistry and histology. We therefore seek to appoint an individual with a strong background in mouse model of cardiac and skeletal muscle disease as well as good experience of cell/molecular biology. Experience in surgery and in vivo phenotyping (e.g. high resolution echocardiography) is highly desirable. The postholder will be part of a vibrant multi-disciplinary research group working on several different aspects of cardiovascular pathophysiology, within the King’s BHF Centre of Research Excellence which has state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.  This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract for 19.5 months from contract start date. Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the Centre for Research Staff Development for more information. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria PhD in a relevant biological sciences project Strong background in experimental cardiovascular mouse models Home Office Personal Licence or equivalent Experience of working with in-vivo models of disease or gene-modification Broad cell and molecular biological techniques (e.g. immunoblotting, qPCR, cell culture, immunofluorescence) Good written presentation skills, communication skills (written & verbal), and good IT skills Successful completion of research projects (published papers in high Impact Factor journals) Self-motivated, able to work independently, as well as willing and able to work as part of a team Commitment to continuing personal and professional development Able to carry out know/learnt techniques unsupervised, and flexible/able to change in current professional context Able to plan and prioritise workload and keep clear and well-organised laboratory notes and records Desirable criteria Background in nuclear envelope biology Experience in in vivo cardiovascular physiology (e.g. echo) Experience in gene-modified models including breeding strategy and genotyping Experience in Histology, immunocytochemistry, confocal microscopy, GST pulldown and immunoprecipitation 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. Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.  Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held on Mid-January 2026. Grade and Salary: £45,031 -£46,189 per annum including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 132825 Close Date: 11-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Qiuping Zhang Contact Details: qp.zhang@kcl.ac.uk

About the role We are seeking proactive and dedicated Cleaning Supervisors to lead our cleaning workforce and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness across our world-class university. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering service excellence and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. Key Responsibilities Supervise all aspects of the daily cleaning operation across designated areas. Ensure cleaning services are delivered safely and in line with college and departmental standards. Help lead and motivate the cleaning team, fostering a collaborative and respectful working environment aligned with King’s values and Fit for Kings behaviours. Provide hands-on support when required, demonstrating best practice and setting clear standards for the team. Monitor performance, conduct inspections, and address any issues promptly to maintain service quality. Liaise with management and other departments to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement. Positions available are as follows: 14:00 to 22:00 Monday to Friday 18:00 to 22:00 Monday to Friday 05:00 to 16:00 4 days on 4 days Off rota (weekends included) You will be offered an indefinite contract. About You: To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria A good understanding of what is required to be an effective supervisor. Good English language communication skills, including the ability to understand and respond to instructions both written and verbal Good customer service skills with an understanding of customer expectations and how these can be met Supervisory experience. Good cleaning experience with both equipment and machinery  Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure Good teamwork skills. Confident in delivering training sessions to the team. Good understanding of safe working practices including COSHH and colour coding Desirable criteria BICs Licence to practice Cleaning related qualifications First aid Spanish speaker Good understanding of auditing and different methods of cleaning. Full details of the role and the skills and experience required, can be found in the attached job description which provided on the next page. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £30,929 - £33,903 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Job ID: 133726 Close Date: 11-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Amy Turner Contact Details: css-recruitment@kcl.ac.uk

We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow in Bacterial Evolution to join the UKRI FLF-funded research group of Dr Rachel Wheatley, based in the School of Biological Sciences at Queen's University Belfast. Species interactions are a fundamental component of bacterial infections. Yet, when, and how these interactions impact the response of a bacterial pathogen to antibiotics is currently not clear. The appointee for this position will study the ecological and evolutionary processes that drive the rise and fall of antibiotic resistance in bacterial communities. The appointee will be conducting experiments to investigate bacterial pathogen invasion and evolution within a microbiome, and the selection pressures on antibiotic resistance in this environment. We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in experimental microbiology, where experience in conducting high-throughput experiments and/or working with multi-species communities would be beneficial. This position provides an excellent opportunity for ambitious researchers with interests across evolutionary biology and microbial ecology, and the postholder will be embedded within an exciting and interdisciplinary network of AMR researchers at Queen's. About the person: The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria: Hold or be about to obtain* a PhD in a relevant area (e.g. microbiology, evolutionary biology, microbial ecology) *must be obtained within 3 months of closing date of post Significant, relevant research experience in experimental microbiology. Experience of presenting to the scientific community i.e. conference posters or talks. Applicants should submit CV with cover letter (max 2 pages) To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.