Hiroshima Jogakuin University

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 us The role is located within the Addictions Department, Institute of Psychiatry Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) at Kings’ College London (KCL). The Addictions Department has connections across the IoPPN and across clinical practice within the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and its extensive addiction treatment services and wider mental healthcare provision with additional connections with King's College Hospital and Guy's and St Thomas's through the Kings Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre. About the role The role is as a part time research fellow working within the the STADi-HuM study team: STADi-HuM: The interrelationship between receipt of Specialist Treatment for problematic Alcohol or Drug use, Hospitalisation and Mortality in England: A national record linkage and clinical study. The post holder will hold a doctoral degree or equivalent in an addiction related topic and need to have expertise in working with data from the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS), working with government and expertise in quantitative prediction modelling techniques. The post holder will be responsible for multiple study components. These include contribution to systematic reviewing of the existing literature, development of patient and public involvement and engagement pathways, qualitative interviewing and liaison with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) Office of Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID). The post holder will work closely with clinical colleagues in the South London and the Maudsley NHS Foundation trust to strengthen links between clinical practice and research. The post holder will have the opportunity to undertake bespoke methodological training courses and attend international conferences alongside opportunities to publish peer-reviewed articles, contribute to the teaching and learning programmes in the department, and gain additional development opportunities including supervision of postgraduate research students. The post holder will be supported to seek and identify additional sources of funding, contribute to the process of securing funds, manage and monitor research budgets with support for future career planning. This is a part time post (3 days / 21 hours per week), and will be offered an a fixed term contract for 2 years from 1st April 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter) 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 A PhD in an addiction related topic Experience of working with data from the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS) Quantitative research skills in the development of prediction models Qualitative interviewing skills Experience of working and liaising with UK government departments Collaborative and able to build and sustain effective working relationships, both internally and externally Desirable criteria Experience and capability to act as a role model in areas of research, teaching and management as appropriate A track record in attracting research funding A strong publication track record in addiction sciences 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 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 person specification section of the job description. 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 in January/February 2026 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Grade and Salary: £53,947 - £63,350 per annum pro rata, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133646 Close Date: 12-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Dr Emmert Roberts Contact Details: emmert.roberts@kcl.ac.uk

Classification: Academic Level B Salary package: $121,598 – $137,870 per annum plus 17% superannuation Term: Full-time, Continuing (Contingent Funded) (up to 31 March 2027)  Position Description and Selection Criteria: Research Fellow This position is Continuing (Contingent Funded) the funding that supports this project has an expected end date of 31 March 2027. Fantastic opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of a new ARC Laureate Fellowship and world class research initiative: The Planetary Health Equity Hothouse. Be a key member of a world leading and collegial research team Located in Canberra, you will enjoy working in a beautiful campus environment on the city’s doorstep About Us You will be part of the Planetary Health Equity Hothouse, an initiative supported by an ARC Laureate Fellowship on governance for planetary health equity, based in the ANU School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet). The Hothouse integrates health, social equity and climate change agendas through the lens of planetary health equity. We examine the political economy of the global consumptogenic system, study the interests, ideas, and institutions involved in governing planetary health equity, and identify innovative governance approaches to enable the development of intersectoral policy and business practices that advance planetary health equity. Ultimately, the Hothouse aims to inform action to address the political, commercial and social determinants of planetary health equity. The ANU College of Law, Governance and Public Policy (CLGP) is a progressive and newly established College that brings together four world-leading academic schools dedicated to shaping the future of law, governance, regulation, policy and population health. As part of Australia’s leading university, the College fosters excellence in research, teaching, and engagement, driving impactful contributions to national and global challenges. The College provides an intellectually rich community, committed to providing a collaborative and supportive environment for academics, students, and professionals to thrive. The School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) is a dynamic community of scholars from different disciplines united by our interest in regulation and governance. For the last 20 years, RegNet has focused on improving the governance of major social, environmental, economic, and health issues by developing new ways of understanding and responding to these complex problems. The school is known for its paradigm-shifting conceptualizations of regulation and governance as well as its collegial and interdisciplinary approach to knowledge production and dissemination. The wider RegNet community reflects these values and is comprised of diverse networks nurtured through deep and sustained engagement. Read more about RegNet: http://regnet.anu.edu.au/ About the opportunity We are seeking a talented and energetic researcher to join the ARC Laureate Fellowship team in the Planetary Health Equity Hothouse. The Research Fellow will undertake research on the politics of planetary health equity in Australia. The aim is to understand how state, market and civil actors advance their interests and influence policy relevant to PHE in Australia. Specifically, the researcher will map the interests, ideas and institutions relevant to planetary health equity in Australia and undertake a power analysis of these using qualitative research methods to identify key points of influence to advance action on PHE. The Research Fellow will join a small, collegial and dedicated team of interdisciplinary researchers, PhD students and visiting fellows. The Candidate will work closely with the ARC Laureate Fellow, Professor Sharon Friel, work as part of the Hothouse team, and alongside other Australian Research Centre for Health Equity, RegNet, and ANU colleagues. Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate will have a PhD degree in critical public health / politics of health, with relevant research experience in the social/commercial/planetary determinants of health equity. You will have demonstrated experience in conducting original research, scholarly writing/publications, and project management. You will be fully proficient in software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Endnote, and NVivo. To excel in this role, in addition to outstanding research skills, you must have a demonstrated drive to engage beyond the academy and to influence policy and practice related to planetary health equity. Attention to detail is critical as well enjoying working in a team. What we offer A supportive and world class work environment that will nurture your academic career and assist you in further developing your research, education and knowledge mobilisation skills. The opportunity to work with world-class researchers and build networks with a diverse mix of disciplinary and sectoral expertise across the university and beyond. Generous remuneration and conditions, including 17% superannuation and a range of benefits. Applicant Enquiries To enquire about this opportunity, please contact ARC Laureate Fellow Professor Sharon Friel – T: +61 (0)410 356 194, E: sharon.friel@anu.edu.au Selection Process Timeline Applications close at midnight on 4 January 2026 We anticipate interviewing shortlisted candidates 2 weeks after the advertisement closes, with a start date within 1 month of interview All applicants will be contacted and advised of the outcome of their application The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au   ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion How to Apply In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A statement addressing the selection criteria. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. Closing date: Sunday, 1 February 2026, 11:55 PM (AEDT)