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About Us The Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at King's College London is pleased to announce openings for two academic positions, at Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Reader or Professor level. These group leader positions signify King's College London's continued commitment to advancing the field of human genetics, reflecting the university's pioneering history in genetics research and recognising the importance of human genetics in contemporary medical and public health fields. These positions offer an exciting opportunity to join the thriving human genetics community at a world-class department renowned for its strength in this field. We are particularly interested in applications from individuals with research interests in the areas of population genetics and epidemiology, and functional genomics. The Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine is a leader in medical education and research, providing a vibrant and supportive environment for its faculty and students. By joining King’s, you will be part of an institution that values innovation, collaboration, and the advancement of knowledge in genetics and beyond. The Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics is located in the life sciences cluster in historic and vibrant London Bridge. It hosts advanced research facilities for genetic investigations of both common and rare diseases, alongside studies of fundamental mechanisms of gene regulation. With internationally recognised programs in both computational and experimental genetics, the department serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research, encouraging collaboration across various scientific and clinical disciplines and maintaining strong connections with international research communities.  About the role Successful candidates will lead their own innovative research programs, focusing on the identification and manipulation of genetic mechanisms in human health and disease. Each group leader will be entrusted with leading their research teams and fostering a collaborative and positive research culture. They are expected not only to secure funding and publish impactful scholarly articles but also to lead initiatives with impact beyond academia, influencing public health policy, enhancing health service delivery, and promoting broader societal benefits. They will be expected to contribute to the vibrant academic community within the department and more broadly across the college. A key aspect of these faculty positions involves education and mentoring, where they will shape the next generation of scientists through their contributions to both undergraduate and postgraduate education. This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and 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: Lecturer Essential Criteria PhD in human genetics or a closely related field. Demonstrable success in securing external research funding and clear plan for ongoing research success and sustainability. Original peer-reviewed research publications, first or senior author in high-impact journals, showing significant contributions to human genetics. Clearly articulated vision for high-quality human genetics education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present research findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences. Experience of delivering teaching and assessment A commitment to a positive working environment, supportive of staff and student wellbeing and experience Desirable Criteria Experience in mentoring and training research staff and postgraduate students. Proven track record of participation in collaborative research projects. Strong network within the human genetics research community, including collaborations with international researchers and institutions. Education qualification, such as Fellow of Higher Education Academy or equivalent  Senior Lecturer Essential Criteria PhD in human genetics or a closely related field. Established track record of securing external research funding with a clear pipeline and strategy for ongoing research funding.  Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, including as senior author in high-impact journals, showing significant contributions to human genetics. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a research team, fostering a positive research culture and establishing an innovative research environment. Fellow of the Higher Education Academic (or equivalent) alongside extensive teaching delivery and curriculum development/innovation experience. A clear vision for innovation in a human genetics curriculum at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Evidence of a national profile in the field, and growing international recognition.  Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present research findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences. Experience in managing, mentoring and training early-career researchers and/or postgraduate students. Desirable Criteria Contributions to public health policy or initiatives that extend the impact of genetic research beyond academia. History of contributions to the development of academic policies or programs. Experience in translational research and the ability to bridge basic science with clinical applications. Strong network within the human genetics research community, including collaborations with international researchers and institutions. Professor Essential Criteria PhD in human genetics or a closely related field. International recognition in human genetics research and education, with a well-established network of national and international collaborators. Sustained track-record in securing competitive external funding, with evidence of large scale and long lasting programmatic funding. Strong publication record, including as senior author in high-impact journals, showing significant and sustained contribution to human genetics. Demonstrated leadership skills, in the context of the leadership and management of a research team, and more widely in shaping the strategy and policy of a Department or equivalent, in professional bodies and other external contexts, fostering a positive research culture and establishing an innovative academic environment. Sustained evidence of mentoring and training early-career researchers and postgraduate students. Fellow of Higher Education Academy (or equivalent), with extensive experience as an educator including evidence of ongoing professional development, development of curricula and innovative delivery/assessment methods, along with a clear vision for innovation in a human genetics curriculum at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present research findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences. Desirable Criteria Contributions to public health policy or initiatives that extend the impact of genetic research beyond academia. History of contributions to the development of academic policies or programs. Experience in translational research and the ability to bridge basic science with clinical applications. 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 In your application please state which role you are applying for (Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Professorial) and include the following materials Curriculum Vitae - including educational background, professional experience, awards, honours, and relevant skills or certifications. Publication highlights, five selected publications from the last 10 years that you consider your most significant contributions, each with a brief narrative description of the key findings and your role. Research Statement (1-2 pages), an overview of your past research achievements, current projects, and future research plans. Educational Statement (1-2 pages), your philosophy for mentoring and education, your experiences, and an overview of how you would plan to contribute to genetics education. 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 March/April 2026. Grade and Salary: Lecturer: £53,947-£63,350 per annum; Senior Lecturer: £65,091 per annum; Professor: £83,414 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134827 Close Date: 01-Feb-2026 Contact Person: Professor Michael Simpson Contact Details: Michael.simpson@kcl.ac.uk

Ref.: 534040 Work type: Full-time Department: Faculty of Law (18100) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Research Officer in the Faculty of Law (to commence as soon as possible thereafter, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal) Applicants should possess a PhD degree, as well as knowledge and understanding of China. Work experience in tertiary institution is also preferred. They should have highly developed communication skills, strong organisational skills, and excellent written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin) skills. The candidates should demonstrate experience of managing projects and organizing events, the ability to work effectively as part of a team on a variety of projects, be able to work independently, professionally, and to a high standard under time constraints. They should also be familiar with web maintenance and have a facility for social media and public relations management. The appointee will work closely with members in the Faculty to carry out China-related projects. They will also perform any other duties as assigned. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until January 1, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Promotion Fair 1. London Session Time: 10:00-12:00 Date: 23 January 2026 Location: Storey’s Gate, Westminster, London, SW1P 2. Birmingham Session Time: 10:00-12:00 Date: 25 January 2026 Location: Discover, The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre, Hill Street, Birmingham B5 4EW 3. Glasgow Session Time: 10:00-12:00 Date: 26 January 2026 Location: Clyde, Hilton Glasgow, 1 William Street, Glasgow, G3 8HT Registration https://v.wjx.cn/vm/OuSi9UO.aspx Note: We will contact successful registrants for more details of the event rundown in due course About BNBU Strategically located in the heart of China’s most vibrant Greater Bay Area, our campus is within the one-hour livelihood circle that encompasses Hong Kong, Macau, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Founded in 2005, BNBU is jointly established by Beijing Normal University and Hong Kong Baptist University and enjoys a fine reputation as a pioneer in liberal arts education. Attracting prestigious scholars from around the world, it is a campus of robust international culture, where all classroom lessons are taught in English. Long a magnet for students with ambitions of studying overseas, BNBU sees many of its graduates snapped up by the world’s leading universities. Our Faculty of Business and Management, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, School of Culture and Creativity, School of AI and Liberal Arts, and School of General Education together offer a total of 32 undergraduate programmes and more than a dozen postgraduate programmes. Growing rapidly in size, quality and diversity, BNBU now attracts over 10,000 students to its picturesque campus in the coastal city of Zhuhai, and is actively recruiting first-class faculty members to make it a top-tier liberal arts university in China. Talent Acquisition Academic positions Faculty of Business and Management Accounting Finance Applied Economics Business Analytics Management of Human Resources Marketing Management e-Business Management and Information Systems Entrepreneurship and Innovation Digital Media Management   Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Public Relations and Advertising Media and Communication Studies English Language and Literature Studies Applied Translation Studies Digital Social Science Globalisation and Development Chinese Culture and Global Communication   Faculty of Science and Technology Applied Mathematics Financial Mathematics Data Science Statistics Computer Science and Technology Artificial Intelligence Environmental Science Food Science and Technology Applied Psychology   School of Culture and Creativity Culture, Creativity and Management Media Arts and Design Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management Animation and Interactive Media Game Design Cinema and Television Music Performance   School of AI and Liberal Arts Computational Media + N Digital Global Communication + N Intelligent Business Leadership + N Math + N   School of General Education Chinese Language and Culture Centre Centre for Foreign Languages Whole Person Education Centre Sports, Health and Communication Qualification Requirements Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in a related discipline. Successful candidates are expected to be committed to excellence in teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate levels. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrable ability to undertake independent research leading to outcomes with a strong impact, such as publication in high-quality, internationally recognized, indexed journals and scholarly presses. Academic rank will be determined in accordance with successful candidates’ experience and accomplishments.   Disciplinary Leaders We are now seeking accomplished and forward-thinking scholars to join us as Disciplinary Leaders, tasked with steering the strategic development and future growth of our key academic fields including: Accounting; Business Analytics; Business Management (including but not limit to Human Resources, Marketing Management, and Digital Media Management); Public Relations and Advertising; Data Science; Environmental Science; Applied Psychology; Game Design; Culture, Creativity & Management and Media Arts and Design. Job Description These senior faculty positions are pivotal to our mission. The successful candidates will provide the intellectual vision and academic direction to elevate their disciplines, ensuring they remain at the forefront of innovation, relevance, and scholarly impact. The appointed Discipline Leader will be entrusted with the following key responsibilities: Qualification Requirements The candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent, supported by a strong international record of research and publication. He/she should be a visionary leader and distinguished scholar, who is eligible for faculty appointment as a full professor. Essential qualities include demonstrated academic leadership, a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, a passion for teaching in a multicultural setting, and excellent communication skills, all underpinned by a genuine dedication to building an inclusive academic environment. Provide Strategic Academic Leadership: Define and implement a compelling strategic vision for the discipline, guiding its development, innovation, and long-term growth in alignment with BNBU's mission. Champion Research Excellence: Establish and sustain a world-class, competitively funded research programme, fostering a vibrant culture of scholarly inquiry, publication, and innovation within the discipline. Mentor the Next Generation: Provide inspirational guidance and mentorship to undergraduate and postgraduate students, while actively supporting the professional development of junior faculty members. Drive Curriculum Innovation: Lead the ongoing enhancement and modernization of the curriculum, ensuring pedagogical excellence and maintaining the discipline's relevance in an evolving global context. Forge Strategic Partnerships: Develop and nurture robust relationships with industry, professional bodies, and international institutions to create impactful collaborations and expand the discipline's reach and influence. Excellent Young Scientists Fund Program (Overseas) for 2026 Qualification Requirements Applicants should: abide by laws of the People’s Republic of China and have good ethics in science be born after 1 January, 1986 have obtained a doctoral degree have research interests mainly in science and technology, and related disciplines prior to 15 April 2026, have no less than three years’ continuous research or teaching experience outside Chinese Mainland in a prestigious university or R&D institute be living outside or haven’t returned to Chinese Mainland before 1 January, 2025 and willing to work full time for three years in Chinese Mainland with no other full-time employments outside Chinese Mainland Benefits 1. Salary: Competitive salary (similar to Hong Kong Baptist University) Those eligible may enjoy relevant subsidies and relocation allowance Those eligible may apply for Talents Subsidy of Greater Bay Area  2. Research fund: Provide relevant research funding support Provide laboratory space, office, support to build up innovative research team, etc.  3. Other supports: Provide support for admitting doctoral and postgraduate students Provide housing allowance and staff residential apartments in the future Provide children’s education assistance Help with applying for High-level Talent’s Card of Guangdong and enjoy one-stop talent services of Guangdong province and Zhuhai Provide support to obtain the Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card Provide supplementary commercial insurance Postdoctoral Fellow Postdoctoral Fellow at BNBU Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU) had been approved to establish postdoctoral programmes, which are the first at Zhuhai. At present, the University has 2 postdoctoral programmes with established postdoctoral training management system. The programmes will strengthen the research of fundamental disciplines and develop talents concerned. On this basis, the programmes will focus on train a group of high-potential and comprehensive young scholars with research interests in cross-disciplines and cutting-edge topics. World-class resources will be brought into the build-up of postdoctoral programmes to push forward the postdoctoral fellows' role in the technology and innovation of China and Guangdong province. Requirements Excellent academic performance and research potential. Possess a good international vision Under the age of 35 A doctoral degree obtained within the recent three years or Ph.D. candidates who have passed the doctoral defense Work full-time in the University Discipline Mathematics, Statistics and their related interdisciplines Remuneration and Benefits 1. A highly competitive salary package: The University collaborates with relevant governmental departments, preponderant disciplines, supervisors, and university-local authority cooperation platforms to build a new postdoctoral support system for postdoctoral fellows. A comprehensive annual salary ranges from 300,000 CNY to 600,000 CNY (inclusive allowances from governments at all levels) Performance-based reward will be provided when obtained outstanding research output Social insurance, housing fund and supplementary commercial insurance shall be covered Accommodation and excellent living facilities are available Underage children of postdoctoral fellows are entitled to enter public schools available Create an excellent research community and the continuous efforts made to provide international collaborations Relocation fee of maximum 700,000 CNY can be applied for from the government if continue to work in Guangdong upon completion of the programme  2. Favorable research platform: Support the application of various scientific research projects/funding Participation in the team collaboration of provincial key laboratory Ensure adequate research funding and experiment conditions Encourage participation of international academic conferences  3. Clear career development: Recommendation to apply for talent programmes at all levels Enjoy the priority to the application of the University’s academic positions upon completion Supervisors’ List 1. Statistics: Prof . Jianxin PAN ( jianxinpan@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Patrick CHAU ( patrickchau@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Terry Huajun YE ( hjye@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Ivan Yuhui DENG ( ivandeng@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Adolf Koi Yu NG ( adolfng@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Luchuan LIU ( andylcliu@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Zhihua LI ( zhihuali@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Weimin LIU ( weiminliu@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Zhe XUANYUAN ( zhexuanyuan@bnbu.edu.cn ) 2. Mathematics: Prof . Tao TANG ( ttang@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Yana DI ( yndi@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Qiang ZHANG ( mazq@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Weiwei SUN ( maweiw@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Jianglun WU ( jianglunwu@bnbu.edu.cn ) Prof . Xiaowen SHAN ( xiaowenshan@bnbu.edu.cn )    Application Procedures Please contact and seek the supervisor's recommendations by filling in the "Postdoctoral Fellow Recommendation Form" (Download from: https://postdoc.bnbu.edu.cn/) Please fill in and submit the online "Postdoctoral Application Form" Please upload the completed "Postdoctoral Fellow Recommendation Form" to Appendix 4 of the online "Postdoctoral Application Form" Applications should invite two referees to send a recommendation letter to postdoc@bnbu.edu.cn, with the subject "Applicant's name + Postdoctoral Fellow Recommendation Letter". One of the referees should be the applicant's Ph.D. supervisor Links: https://postdoc.bnbu.edu.cn/ https://hro.bnbu.edu.cn/Job_Opportunities_/Job_Vacancy/Postdoctoral.htm Contact Information Faculty of Business and Management & School of General Education Ms. Sylvia HUANG Tel: 86-756-3620461 Email: sylviasxhuang@bnbu.edu.cn Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Ms. Raina JIA Tel: 86-756-3620013 Email: rainaynjia@bnbu.edu.cn Faculty of Science and Technology Ms. Mickey LI Tel: 86-756-3620680 Email: mickeylwli@bnbu.edu.cn Ms. Daisy FENG Tel: 86-756-3620068 Email: daisyfeng@bnbu.edu.cn School of Culture and Creativity & School of AI and Liberal Arts Ms. Miffy MA Tel: 86-756-3620516 Email: miffyxzma@bnbu.edu.cn Postdoctoral Fellow Programme Mr. Eric SHE Tel：86-756-3620142 Email：yongchangshe@bnbu.edu.cn Human Resources Office Tel:86-756-3620111 Email: recruit@bnbu.edu.cn Address: 2000 Jintong Road, Tangjiawan, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China More links: Talent 100: https://hro.bnbu.edu.cn/talent100.htm Job Vacancy: https://hro.bnbu.edu.cn/Job_Opportunities_/Job_Vacancy.htm